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As we all scrambled last week to comprehend the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, I compiled and shared a list of resources that families and educators could rely on. With the help of a few extra days, I have packaged […]
Student confidence is a prime issue with online learning. In my own research & many discussions I’ve had with students in the last few days, there is an overall apprehension by them in shifting online. Some of the concerns by […]
The bushfires however have provided an optimistic glimpse of what social media is at its best. Here’s our glimpse of for the way forward in our technology use.
This article was originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald Big Bird and the time when we understood being a kid Dr Joanne Orlando Sesame Street’s Big Bird conjures up images of innocent, wholesome childhood play. In contrast, young kid’s […]
It’s a fine line between wanting your child to enjoy their new technology gift and making sure that they don’t use it too much!
The Conversation: If you have kids, chances are you’ve worried about their presence on social media. Five experts (including me) were asked if social media is damaging to children and teens.
YouTube is fast becoming the main screen platform of choice for children. But how can we be sure about what our children are watching? Advice for parents with young children.
ABC Brisbane Interview: After major issues with adult content leaking into the YouTube Kids app, YouTube have made changes to their algorithms to try to stop the issue. We will start to see this in action this week. Of course will help but no algorithm replaces a parent who checks that the videos their child is watching are suitable.
The Conversation: How is the removal of Instagram ‘Likes’ panning out? I think the idea is good in theory but I wonder if all is as it seems… My thoughts 24 hours into the test.
