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eSmart Update

Spotlight: Creating a Family Technology Agreement

Welcome back for 2022! It’s been a massive couple of years for technology in schools as we have navigated the challenges and successes of Remote and Flexible Learning. In 2022, Rangeview will continue its commitment to equipping students with the knowledge and strategies they need to be safe and responsible digital citizens. We will be kicking things off by celebrating Safer Internet Day next Tuesday, 8th February, and look forward to continuing our fantastic partnerships as an eSmart School and with the Cyber Safety Project as well.

As we begin a new year, classes are having great discussions about responsible technology use and are developing their own Classroom Technology Agreements. These agreements help students to understand Rangeview’s expectations and how to use technologies at school in safe and responsible ways. 

Just as we create technology agreements at school to begin the year, we also highly recommend that families create their own Technology Agreements at home too. The eSafety Commissioner has developed an excellent resource for families to guide you in having these meaningful conversations with your children. When the whole family is involved in discussing and creating your agreement, your children are enabled to clearly understand your expectations and consequences for their actions as well.

You can find the eSafety Guide to Creating a family tech agreement ** here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-and-advice/family-tech-agreement 

** While recommended for ages 5-8, this guide is a terrific resource for launching conversations with all primary aged students. 

Term 1 2022 Parent & Carer Webinars  

The eSafety Commissioner are running terrific, informative webinars in Term 1 for parents and carers. These will occur alongside Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 8th February) and throughout the remainder of the term as well. These will include:  

eSafety's parent guide to helping kids thrive online  

(Designed for parents and carers of young people aged 5 - 12 years old) 

Tuesday 8 February 12:30 - 1:30pm (Safer Internet Day) 

Thursday 10 February 12:30 - 1:30pm 

Wednesday 23 February 7:30 - 8:30pm 

eSafety's parent guide to helping kids thrive online 

(Designed for parents and carers of young people aged 11 - 18 years old) 

Thursday 10 March 12:30 - 1:30pm 

Tuesday 15 March 12:30 - 1:30pm 

Wednesday 23 March 7:30 - 8:30pm 

You can register for these sessions at the following link: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

Important eSmart Resources    

Check out these fantastic eSmart resources to keep up to date with current hot topics and strategies you can use at home.

Cyber Safety Project Blog: https://cybersafetyproject.com.au/blog/ 

eSafety Commissioner: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents 

Common Sense Media (App & Media Reviews): https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ 

Rangeview Wellbeing Team