Mobile devices and technology in the classroom The State Education Departments, school principals and administrators, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, are best placed to determine appropriate policies for the use of smartphones and other
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Today’s children are growing up surrounded by mobile technology and all it has to offer. While the benefits of technology are clear, there are some aspects of smartphone use and access to the internet that demand both awareness and engagement from
Read moreSmartphones allow kids to stay in touch with parents and caregivers and are seen as indispensable by many teenagers.Smartphones also provide kids with access to the internet so they can access emails, social media sites and online
Read moreYour children might know more about mobiles, apps and social media than you, but there’s a lot you can do to help them avoid cyberbullying and use their mobiles safely and responsibly. Tips for parents:Your parental skills still apply in the
Read moreWhere would you be without your mobile?It's a great way to stay in touch with friends - by texting or via instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or iMessage - as well as social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.But bullies can
Read moreMobile users love their apps and games and this includes children.While many mobile apps and games are free or inexpensive, some can be costly if they include the ability for players or users to make "in-app purchases" while playing the game or
Read moreThe UK’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a Guidance for parents and caregivers on screen time for children.Interestingly, RCPCH concluded that the evidence is weak for a threshold to guide children and
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