The Mobile Phone Ban in Australian Schools
Should mobile phones be banned in all Australian Schools?
Most educators and staff I have spoken to in my role as an eSafety and Digital Parenting educator believe that mobile phone use in schools is at the very least distracting and at worst dangerous. Research shows that smartphones may also increase issues around exposure to harmful content, self-harm and body image and certainly have accelerated the rise of online bullying.
Top Tips For BYOD In Schools
With schools back in session, many parents in Australia are tasked with buying a laptop for their children. BYOD refers to “Bring Your Own Device”
As a parent, the school-issued laptop can either become the source of constant headaches with the need for monitoring and setting usage boundaries or a valuable tool for your child's education and learning.
To make the most out of this device and ensure your child's safety, it's crucial to select the right laptop and set it up correctly. In this post, we guide parents through the process of choosing the perfect school laptop and provide tips to maintain a safe and balanced experience with their new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) setup.