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Collaborating online

Collaborating effectively is an important skill for both students and teachers. A good digital citizen can use online tools to work with people from around the world.

Creating a safe gaming environment for children

Tips and strategies for creating a safe gaming environment for children and young people.

Teaching and learning with games

Teachers can use game-based learning leverage students passions for games in order to make learning more meaningful, authentic, accessible and engaging.

Healthy technology use

Technology can be helpful in maintaining health when used thoughtfully and in moderation.

What makes a good password?

Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?

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.

Resource - Teaching Kids News

Kid-friendly news articles written by volunteer professional journalists. Includes curriculum and grammar questions for every article.

Avoiding scams

There are plenty of resources and strategies available to help you avoid scams, and both government agencies and private organisations exist that can help you if you think you have been the target of a scam.

Resource - Cyber Security card game: Know your risks

A card game developed by the Australian Computing Academy for Years 5-12

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.

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