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How do I keep up to date on new apps and parental controls? 

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How do I keep up to date on new apps and parental controls? 

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I post pictures of my kids on social media but only to my friends, they are safe right?

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I post pictures of my kids on social media but only to my friends, they are safe right?

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APC comment: Nothing you post on social media is entirely safe. Good resource article from the Office of the Children's e-safety commissioner on posting and sharing images: https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent/staying-safe/photos-videos-and-social-media . Another good video to watch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ0_Iy1zpl0 -quite amazing when you start to think about what we sometimes unconsciously post is building our digital DNA

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I'm not sure whether my child is being cyberbullied or not, what do I do?

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I'm not sure whether my child is being cyberbullied or not, what do I do?

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APC response: Have a look at our resource page : http://austparents.edu.au/parentech_resources/cyberbulling-support-tool but in particular, jump onto the Office of Children's E-safety Commisssioner's cyberbullying support tool and it will guide your way. Quick, swift and supportive action on your part with your child is required and knowing what do do and steps to take is crucial.

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How young is too young to introduce tech to kids? 

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How young is too young to introduce tech to kids? 

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APC response:  There is no magic age - Australian guidelines suggest 0-2 no tech time and 2-5 one hr p/day. The important issue is balance. Consider what quality media you are enabling your child to  access and how it fits into your family’s lifestyle. Chances are that if your child is using high-quality age appropriate media and their screen time is balanced with adequate off screen activities, then their behaviour is constructive and there is no need to worry. For more, try our fact sheet on under5's screentime: http://austparents.edu.au/parentech_resources/keeping-5s-safe-online

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Are there settings on devices that can help my special needs child?

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Are there settings on devices that can help my special needs child?

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APC response: Great question! No expert and I'm hoping someone will also be able to help with this question ...  Not sure about Androids but have you tried Apple's special ed page : http://www.apple.com/au/education/special-education/?

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How do I know an app is good for my child or not

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How do I know an app is good for my child or not

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How much screen time is appropriate and for what ages

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How much screen time is appropriate and for what ages

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APC respomse: There is no magic number and kids spend a lot of time on screens these days. We posted this video from the Office of e-safety Commissioner this week, might be helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUTalGThS1I, you could also try our fact sheet : http://austparents.edu.au/parentech_resources/screentime

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My concern with subjects moving into online teaching is the amount of work students will be expected to do out of the classroom. Home time/family time is precious. 

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My concern with subjects moving into online teaching is the amount of work students will be expected to do out of the classroom. Home time/family time is precious. 

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ACARA response: We agree that family time is very important. The Australian Curriculum gives suggestions as to the recommended number of hours that should be given to certain learning areas, but it is up to schools as to how they manage this.

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If IT and coding are now going to be specifically part of the Australian Curriculum, what resources will government provide for access to the actual technology? There are computers etc at the school, but we cannot afford computers at home. Our kids are at a non-government school, we are not wealthy. 

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If IT and coding are now going to be specifically part of the Australian Curriculum, what resources will government provide for access to the actual technology? There are computers etc at the school, but we cannot afford computers at home. Our kids are at a non-government school, we are not wealthy. 

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ACARA response: The Australian Curriculum: Technologies is designed to be taught within the school environment and as such no child should be disadvantaged if they do not have access to computers at home. Many concepts can also be taught using ‘unplugged’ strategies that don’t use computers at all. States, territories and jurisdictions are planning how implementation can best be addressed in their schools.

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Is it unreasonable for parents to ask the principal and teachers about the school's technology and ICT goals and how they will improve my child's learning? How do I ask? 

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Is it unreasonable for parents to ask the principal and teachers about the school's technology and ICT goals and how they will improve my child's learning? How do I ask? 

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I heard that extended writing task NAPLAN writing test will be marked by a computer. is this correct? How can that work?

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I heard that extended writing task NAPLAN writing test will be marked by a computer. is this correct? How can that work?

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APC response: We have a webcast coming up Nov 10 with ACARA taking us through online testing, try this link next week: http://austparents.edu.au/webinars/acara-move-online-testing

ACARA response: I nformation explaining automated essay scoring (AES) and the extensive research that has been undertaken into using AES for NAPLAN online, in terms of its reliability and viability, can be found on the NAP website.

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My older children didn't have computers in their classroom very much, but they can write really well. My younger one is coming through into secondary school now and there is a big difference in her ability to handwrite. Are we loosing something here with moving writing tasks on the the computer?

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My older children didn't have computers in their classroom very much, but they can write really well. My younger one is coming through into secondary school now and there is a big difference in her ability to handwrite. Are we loosing something here with moving writing tasks on the the computer?

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ACARA response: The Australian Curriculum: English for Foundation to Year 6 includes learning statements in the parallel threads of Handwriting and Using Software at each year level, providing clear guidance for teachers that students need to learn both skills in tandem. Neither skill is privileged in the curriculum so it is reasonable to expect that students, at least from the time they begin formal schooling, will be composing texts using digital devices and pencils.

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My child's school is talking about BYOD next year. Parents have not been part of this conversation or decision making. Have others had a similar experience

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My child's school is talking about BYOD next year. Parents have not been part of this conversation or decision making. Have others had a similar experience

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What kind of tech should my daughter be learning in year 2?

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What kind of tech should my daughter be learning in year 2?

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APC response:  Check out the ACARA webcast : http://austparents.edu.au/webinars/webcast-rob-randall-acara

ACARA response : We have developed a suite of fact sheets which outline what a child learns through the Australian Curriculum during their various years of schooling. eg. year 2  for Digital Technologies typically, students will: represent data as pictures, symbols and diagrams; break down a problem into parts and sequence the steps in finding a solution, for example, controlling a toy with digital technologies. Timing of the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies will vary across the country as this is a state/territory decision.

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Got a question on living, learning and/or parenting in the digital age?   

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Got a question on living, learning and/or parenting in the digital age?   

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