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Spotlight: Holiday Screen-time
The year is winding down and we now find ourselves beginning to look ahead to the holidays and 2022! The summer holidays is one of the best times of the year. A time to switch off devices, spend time outside in the sunshine, and catch up with family and friends. Despite the extra light in the days and the special events that come with the holiday break, this doesn’t stop children from wanting their technology fix.
We’ve found some suggestions and tips that you might use to support your kids in having a healthy and positive technology time over the holiday break.
Family Zone have an article that suggests finding healthy and screen-time activities. They have found a range of apps that prompt kids to Get Active, Get Creative and Get Mindful.
The Cyber Safety Project have also developed a handy Holiday Digital Balance Challenge. While there are only 2 weeks of suggested activities, it promotes a balance of screen-time and active activities away from screens. You might even like to create your own version, sprinkling in a mix of creative and active activities that get students using technology in a positive way, while having a break from it too.
Term 1 2022 Parent & Carer Webinars
Parent and Carer Webinars for eSmart and Cyber Safety have wound down for the year. Looking ahead to 2022 there are already a range of fantastic learning opportunities that you can get organised and register for. The eSafety Commissioner are running informative sessions in Term 1 alongside Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 8th February) and during the remainder of the term as well. This 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:
Unable to attend or looking to learn more over the holiday break while you have more time? Check out the eSafety Commissioner’s e-learning video: Cyberbullying and Online Drama. Suitable for parents and carers of young people aged 11 to 18 years old.
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.
Thank you for your tremendous support throughout 2021 and Remote and Flexible Learning in keeping students safe online. We hope you have a restful and reenergising break over the holidays, and look forward to bringing more helpful tips and guides for supporting you and your children when using technology in 2022!
Rangeview eSmart Team