The use of digital technologies is routinely used in Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres. When used meaningfully and as part of a strategic approach, we see the powerful use of technologies in the early years. This can be seen in sharing new learning with parents/whānau, connecting to other ECE professionals and engaging our tamariki/children in…
This information is an overview of the Harmful Digital Communications Act (the Act), including the responsibilities of schools. The information is useful to accurately explain the Act to school leaders and educators, and to understand the help available under the legislation for students targeted by harmful digital communications. Why is the Act important for schools?…
New Zealand businesses and individuals have received invoices from companies they have never dealt with stating that payment is overdue and requesting immediate payment. The amounts the scammers are looking for vary, but the requests are all in Australian dollars and they attempt to impersonate real companies. Our advice is to be wary opening emails that claim…
The best way to help students learn about the safe and responsible use of digital technologies is through an ongoing conversation about their experiences, deliberate attention to skills and behaviours, and repeated opportunities to apply their learning. The following resources may be useful to help you explore issues with your learners. Use them to: Support…
A single set of rules will not help independent young people behave appropriately online. User agreements are only a starting point if we want to help young people grow their confidence. We need to start by discussing ideas with them and their families/whanau and teach digital citizenship concepts as part of our curriculum. When developing…
A whole school approach that involves everyone in your school community is most likely to foster online safety behaviours and help young people become digital citizens. The following resources may be useful to help schools begin to work in partnership with whānau and communities. Use them to: Talk about what is important and appropriate in…
Preventing, deterring & mitigating harmful digital communications
