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Resource - Review into the non-educational use of mobile devices in NSW schools

In 2018, the NSW Government conducted a Review into the non-educational use of mobile devices in NSW schools.

Mobile devices in schools

The department’s review into the use of mobile devices in schools was completed in 2018. Students, teachers and parents will all have a role to play in shaping the future of smartphones in schools.

Resource - You are the new gatekeeper of the news

Everyone has the responsibility to be a discerning consumer of news.

Resource - The YeS Project

A youth focused initiative designed to inspire, ignite and enable positive change within digital spaces for the collective good.

Resource - The Lost Summer

A role-playing game created by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

Online speech and the law

The internet offers many avenues to express yourself in different ways. A good digital citizen communicates clearly, respectfully and honestly when online.

How can the internet be used to expand opportunities for learning?

The internet is more than just a library of information. Students and teachers are using the internet to connect with other people to find new opportunities for meaningful and authentic learning.

The benefits of playing online games

Playing games can be good for you! There are social, emotional and cognitive benefits for playing video games and online games.

Controlling your privacy settings in social media

Social media channels are where you connect, chat and celebrate with your family and friends. Stay in control of your social media by choosing what things you share, and who gets to see them.

Become a discerning digital citizen – how to spot fake news

Jenny Luca, Head of Digital Learning and Practice, Wesley College, explores the challenges of helping young people to become discerning digital citizens.

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