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.

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.

In order to ensure that all students and teachers in public schools can be provided with safe, secure and quality access to the internet, the NSW Department of Education expects all staff and students to understand and abide by the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy.

Video games are becoming more social. Players are now able to talk and plan with other players in online games. Here is everything you need to know about in-game chatting.

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

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

Do you know what news sources are? Can you spot a reliable one in a news story? Test your re-source-fulness in the ABC education source checker quiz.

Educators have an important role in promoting online media literacy.

Computer Security in Lower and Middle Primary (suitable for Stages 1 and 2)

Social media companies are beginning to acknowledge their role in spreading fake news and hoaxes.