by Michael Torsello | Apr 27, 2018 | News Item
Parents are correct to be interested in the apps that are installed on their child’s iPad. If left unsupervised, children can install a variety of apps that range from educational to social media to games, but are they suitable for your child? How can you keep an eye...
by Michael Torsello | Apr 19, 2018 | News Item
It has come to our attention that some of the apps listed as Essential Apps in our BeLearning Lounge and therefore expected to be installed on every student’s iPad, have a higher rating than is appropriate for our students. These apps are Pic Collage, YouTube and QR...
by Michael Torsello | Mar 9, 2018 | News Item
Cybersafety is an issue that is taken very seriously at Beaconhills College. To that end, we have cybersafety lessons in the Middle School, along with discussions and information delivered in a variety of forums. We also have a committee whose sole focus is ensuring...
by Michael Torsello | Nov 14, 2017 | News Item
Parents will often approach teachers and ask how to be find out what their child is doing online. Here are some questions that have been developed by two professors who specialise in cyber bullying prevention in the USA. These will assist parents to engage in regular...
by Michael Torsello | Oct 12, 2017 | News Item
Just before the last term holidays, Apple released the latest version of their operating system for iPads and iPhones – iOS11. iOS11 has some great new features (see https://www.apple.com/au/ios/ios-11/) and it is worth updating your child’s iPad. Simply...
by Michael Torsello | Aug 30, 2017 | News Item
National eSmart Week Monday Sept 4 to Friday Sept 8 To raise awareness of CyberSafety in our community, we will be acknowledging National eSmart Week during the week September 4 – 8 with a range of activities. All week: A Poster Competition open to all sections on...
