What makes a good password?
Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?
Searching and sorting information effectively
With these handy hints, anyone can be an expert at searching and sorting information online. Knowing how to effectively search for and sort through information can make browsing the web safer and more productive. Teachers and parents can model to children and young people how to use search terms effectively and how to select trustworthy sources online.
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.
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.
Healthy technology use
Technology can be helpful in maintaining health when used thoughtfully and in moderation.
Creating a safe gaming environment for children
Tips and strategies for creating a safe gaming environment for children and young people.
Resource - Parents and carers online bullying information
Information about bullying for parents and carers, produced by NSW Department of Education
Using technology in schools โ your rights and responsibilities
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.
Leaving a digital footprint
Your digital footprint is the record of all your interactions online. Once something is posted or shared online, it can be there forever. Understanding your digital footprint helps you choose and control what you leave online for others to find.
Resource - Teaching Kids News
Kid-friendly news articles written by volunteer professional journalists. Includes curriculum and grammar questions for every article.