Using technology

Want to understand what the latest technologies can do and how they're being used? Learn more about what your children may be doing online and pick up some top tips to help keep them safe.

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Publishing online, Blackberry thumb, cyber purchasing, email etiquette. We are the first generation of parents responsible for equipping our kids with good digital citizen skills – are you prepared?


Can kids multi-task? Absolutely. Will the results be the same as if they were fully focused on their study? Maybe not.


The fate of Wile E. Coyote or the antics of Tom and Jerry didn't harm a generation of kids but research shows the effects of today's graphic cartoons and computer game characters aren't so innocent.


AUDIO: Listen to child psychologist Kimberley O'Brien talking about the dangers of sexting.


An introduction to how different types of social media are being used in everyday life by people of all ages and backgrounds.


What to watch out for when choosing technology toys for your kids


E-readers may be a good way to get reluctant readers into books, plus they let you carry your library around with you where ever you go.

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