Tagged: Digital citizenship

'Privacy — from principles to practice.' That's the theme of this year's Privacy Week and a great catalyst to consider all things privacy-related in your school library.

Bullying-Free Week is from 22 to 26 May. This year's theme is 'NZ students with solutions — working together to end bullying'.

7 February 2017 is Safer Internet Day. With the theme of ‘Be the change: Unite for a better internet’ the focus is on making the internet a safer and better place for all, especially young people.

There's an increasing need for learners to develop digital literacy competence in the post-truth, fake news era, and school librarians can help.

A new report from the International Literacy Association looks into the online behaviour of tweens.

Media reports aired on 16 September stated that the latest PISA report from the OECD showed that “frequent use of computers in schools was more likely to be associated with lower results.” What was your first reaction on hearing this news report?

Digital inclusion is intended to empower communities so they have the ability to access and use technology to increase their opportunities and improve their lives.

Helping students identify which websites are true or false, hoax or myth?

What the National Library has taught me that I wish I’d known when I was teaching!

ULearn first and foremost is a celebration of teaching and learning. It is meant to challenge, provoke, and support your practice in ways that are motivating and inspiring. Stepping out of your organisation and comfort zone for professional development is sometimes necessary for growth.