Children with Internet-connected and camera-enabled devices can often be caught out when the technology outranks their maturity and their ability to see the future consequences of their actions.
This video gives an insight into the impact of the humble selfie on our culture.
Children with Internet-connected and camera-enabled devices can often be caught out when the technology outranks their maturity and their ability to see the future consequences of their actions. This video gives an insight into the impact of the humble selfie on our...
This infographic comes from the eSafety government website - check it out for further resources about managing online time. You may also be interested in...
Setting Internet controls on your home router Most newer upgrades to Internet routers in the home have the inclusion of some basic parental controls to filter out content at home. You can also set up timed Internet allowances by device. As you can see in the example...
Children with Internet-connected and camera-enabled devices can often be caught out when the technology outranks their maturity and their ability to see the future consequences of their actions. This video gives an insight into the impact of the humble selfie on our...
This infographic comes from the eSafety government website - check it out for further resources about managing online time. You may also be interested in...
Setting Internet controls on your home router Most newer upgrades to Internet routers in the home have the inclusion of some basic parental controls to filter out content at home. You can also set up timed Internet allowances by device. As you can see in the example...
In this article, I want to provide some solutions to one of the biggest challenges we have with technology both in and outside the home.
Our policy regarding technology with our one-to-one program has always been “Your house, your rules”, however, we know with shared parenting arrangements or working families, this can be a challenge when regulating the Internet.
There are a couple of products on the market that can help you regain control of your home Internet to keep your family safe. They range in complexity and price and in this article I’ll highlight two that have come to my attention.
Koalasafe
This product is designed for home Internet use only and is a one-off cost for the Koalasafe unit that plugs into your router and creates a standalone wireless access point. You plug it in, turn it on and then pair it with a free app you download to your phone.
At the time of writing, it comes in two varieties, a $US99 version which is designed for smaller households with less tech connected to it. The second option, “The Dome” is a high-speed version retailing for $US150.
There is documentation on how to install the product on their website and while we are happy to pass on information about this great product, we cannot offer technical support. Please direct your inquiries to the Koalasafe people if you need further assistance.
Family zone
This uniquely Australian product was highly recommended at the recent Resilient Kids conference by Susan McLean, Australia’s leading cybersafety expert.
Family zone goes further than Koalasafe because it takes Internet safety beyond the home with the devices that students carry with them.
Family zone also has an ongoing cost of around $A6 per month for this service as well the opportunity to purchase a unit similar to the high-end Koalasafe one that currently retails for $A89.
For more information about their pricing tiers and a free trial, click here.You’ll also find some helpful articles around these types of topics on their website.
Sometimes your child just needs to let someone know there’s something they are concerned about. One mode of communication available to our students is to visit kings.concern.net.au. This simple mode of communication is available to students during term time and has...
A good night's sleep is essential for productive study in two main ways. Firstly, a well-rested brain is a brain that is able to focus it's attention and therefore is able to learn efficiently. Secondly, during R.E.M. (Rapid Eye Movement) or deep sleep, the brain...
In this article, I want to provide some solutions to one of the biggest challenges we have with technology both in and outside the home. Our policy regarding technology with our one-to-one program has always been "Your house, your rules", however, we know with shared...
How old should my child be before using Social Media?
In a recent meeting with an eSafety expert, one Year 6 student asked the presenter how old you should be before having social media. When the presenter jokingly said ‘about thirty’, many of the Year 5 and 6 students in the room seemed incredulous.
We know of many students in lower and lower grades that have social media accounts either with or without parent consent. There are a couple of reasons why this is concerning.
The first reason is that under the US COPPA (1998) law, these organisations are legally in breach if they have collected information of children under the age of 13.
The second reason is that we have seen from personal experience that many children both under and over thirteen have demonstrated that they don’t have the maturity to handle social media in a safe, smart and responsible way. This has unfortunately led to an increase in online bullying, body and self image issues that are really hurting our kids.
The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner contains more resource on this at this website. The infographic below provides a great reference for age limits on all social media accounts.
"I'm bored!" As parents, we have all heard it. "But I'm bored!" As parents, we probably all dread it. I do too. At least, I used to. Earlier this year, I was at a Creativity Summit sponsored by Griffith University and I heard something revolutionary. John Marsden, the...
How would you like to see how other parents, across Australia, rate their experience of raising children in the digital age? The Screen Smart Parent Tour is a great resource that allows parents to answer a series of questions about their children's Internet use and...
A while ago, I was assisting my son to do some research online. I would love to say he was cooperative, but that wasn’t quite how it played out. I asked him to show me the topic he was researching, in this case a biography. I looked on the learning management system...
The Adobe company is a leading provider of well-known industry standard applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom. King’s uses this software extensively in our Art, Industrial Design and Technology and Film, TV and New Media subjects.
In the example above a Digital Art student takes a photograph which is then edited into a production ready graphic using Lightroom and Photoshop.
In Industrial Design and Technology, students can use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare files with fine details ready to be laser cut in our Fab Lab. This technology can be used to either cut through objects or etch designs.
In Film, Television and New Media, students use After Effects and Premiere Pro to prepare special effects and edit short films, documentaries and other video projects.
Find out more about each of the Adobe Products we use by clicking on the icons below.
"I'm bored!" As parents, we have all heard it. "But I'm bored!" As parents, we probably all dread it. I do too. At least, I used to. Earlier this year, I was at a Creativity Summit sponsored by Griffith University and I heard something revolutionary. John Marsden, the...
How would you like to see how other parents, across Australia, rate their experience of raising children in the digital age? The Screen Smart Parent Tour is a great resource that allows parents to answer a series of questions about their children's Internet use and...
A while ago, I was assisting my son to do some research online. I would love to say he was cooperative, but that wasn’t quite how it played out. I asked him to show me the topic he was researching, in this case a biography. I looked on the learning management system...