2020 e-Smart Week: connecting safely

2020 ESMART WEEK: CONNECTING SAFELY

RACHAEL YATES eLearning Facilitator

In September our College community came together to celebrate National eSmart Week. Whilst our College takes online safety and technology related wellbeing seriously all year, eSmart week provided opportunities to explore it in depth and highlight the importance of this year’s theme: Connecting Safely.

Students across the College participated in lunch and class activities during the week, unpacking ways to use devices and technology to connect in a positive way. Year 4 students took on the role of a teacher, running activities for Prep - Year 3 students around online safety through a brief presentation followed by a fun activity. A number of Senior students made video resources for their peers around how to stay safe online.

Data from a secondary student survey provided insightful information around technology usage, including social media experiences, balance and where to go for help. Positive findings included: •

Over 70% of students indicated that they have not experienced issues on social media.

A majority of students identified a healthy balance between their online and offline world.

Approximately 70% of Junior High students indicated that they have helpful support and boundaries in managing technology at home.

We look forward to celebrating National eSmart Week again in 2021.