Digital Technologies
Learning in Digital Technologies focuses on developing understanding and skills in computational thinking such as identifying similarities in different problems and describing smaller components of complex systems. It also focuses on the sustainability of information systems for current and future uses.
At St. Augustine's we have iPads and laptops that are used in each classroom for learning and development. The Senior schools have one to one iPads that are designed to aide in all learning areas.
Students also complete Cyber Safety lessons to ensure the understanding of the implications of using the iPads and computers.
At St. Augustine's we have iPads and laptops that are used in each classroom for learning and development. The Senior schools have one to one iPads that are designed to aide in all learning areas.
Students also complete Cyber Safety lessons to ensure the understanding of the implications of using the iPads and computers.
TEACHING ICTHOW CYBERSMART ARE YOU?Whilst the internet is an extremely powerful and resourceful tool, it also comes with many pitfalls. This clip highlights the innocence that children view the internet with. Without the proper safety skills in place, the internet can be a dangerous place. Check out the statistics...
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THE SCARY TRUTH...The following clip has been designed for children in the age group of 8-10 year olds. This clip gives a glimpse of the dangers out there for kids when they don't understand all the rules and regulations of staying safe online.
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Cyberbullying occurs when the internet, email or mobile phones are used to deliberately and repeatedly engage in hostile behaviour to harm someone. The following clip illustrates the difference that kids see between the real world and the online world. Making everyone aware that saying things in the online world is just as damaging as saying it in reality is a constant struggle for educators and parents alike. Could this happen to you?
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