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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.

Healthy technology use

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

Student use of digital devices and online services

The NSW Department of Education’s Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy covers student use of all digital devices and online services in school related settings. The policy supports schools to maximise the potential of digital technology, minimise the risks of harm and equip our students with the skills they need to be safe, respectful and responsible users of technology - skills essential to thrive in the 21st century. Teachers and principals can find links below to departmental resources that will help in implementing the policy.

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.

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.

Resource - Parents and carers online bullying information

Information about bullying for parents and carers, produced by NSW Department of Education

What are the benefits of social media?

Social media, when used in a responsible and age-appropriate way, can help children learn, think critically and build the skills they need for the future.

The 4Rs: respect, resilience, responsibility and reasoning

Respect, resilience, responsibility and reasoning are the four critical skills required to create a safer and more positive online environment for everyone.

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