Tech Breaches!
Tech Breaches! 2020 brought with it several trials and triumphs. COVID-19 has forced companies to create remote workforces and operate off cloud-based platforms. The rollout of 5G has made connected devices, well, more connected than ever. All this to say, the...
Take a Selfie!
Take a Selfie! Neon signs reflected in mirrors reveal hidden truth that confronts humans with the duality of who they are and how they perceive themselves. “Here – Not There” art installations by Colombian artist Camilo Matiz. ← Defend your sleep! Staying...
Defend your sleep!
Defend your sleep! You probably don’t even realise the impact your phone is having on your sleep and your brain’s health. The DAP Team breaks it down! ← 2021 Team Message Take a Selfie!...
3 Steps to Start Your Day!
3 Steps to start your day 3 Important tips to start your day! Claire, from the Team, breaks it down. ← Mic Check! Your image matters!...
Online Chatter – Part 2
Technology has an uncanny (very unusual) way of spreading trends in language, specifically when it comes to teen slang. In fact, if you spend enough time talking with a person under the age of 25, perhaps then you’ll be lucky enough to unlock an entire dictionary of...
What does it mean?
DAP hosts an open mic session for each year level – focusing on the topic of ‘What does it mean to be a DAP school?’ First cabs off the rank – year 9! Beren tackles the topic of online harassment in the panel sessions this week for her peers. ....
Scotty talks to the ABC
Scotty talks to the ABC Miriam Scott, Head of Digital Education at Hillbrook talks to the ABC about phones, DAP and more! ← Thank you Teachers! Masquerading...
Hand washing…the truth!
Hand washing…the truth Are you washing your hands correctly? The DAP Team goes behind the scenes to see the real impact of handwashing. Watch the video to see how germs can linger even after washing! ← That moment... Emma talks Cyberbullying...
That moment…
When you realise you just submitted the draft version of your assignment…. ← SNAP, REPORT, BLOCK! Hand washing...the truth!...
SNAP, REPORT, BLOCK!
These are the three steps that empower you when things are going wrong online. SNAP a screenshot of the content as evidence REPORT the post or user. All social platforms have regulations about online harassment. It’s worth copying the regulation in the terms of use...
Don’t be sorry, be better!
Don’t be sorry, be better! Words have impact.Learn from your mistakes.Make educated choices.Actions speak louder than words.Own your actions. The DAP slogan of ‘don’t be sorry, be better’ means different things to different people. These words can be...
Meet the eSafety Commissioner
Meet the eSafety Commissioner “Meeting Julie Inman Grant has been one of the highlights of my career. I was a total fan-girl!” – Miriam Scott (HOD of Dig Ed Hillbrook and DAP Team mentor) Julie Inman Grant is Australia’s eSafety Commissioner. In this role, Julie...
Push Push Push!
Push, Push, Push! If you own a smartphone, you’ve likely experienced the feeling: you’ve got a few moments of downtime so you take out your phone to see what’s new. How easily are you manipulated? Push notifications are a great psychological...
Make Study Fun!
Make study fun with Flora App. Year 12 student, Millie, explains why the Flora study app is an essential part of her study routine and why she recommends it as a fun, free and engaging way to focus. ← I can see you! Push Push Push!...
I can see you!
Do you know who is watching you through your location services? While there are some privacy-focused apps out there that don’t track you by default (or at all, for that matter), the general rule is that location tracking is on unless you disable it yourself....
Screen Time Scale
Where do you fit on the screen time scale? Screen time is the downtime you spend looking at a screen. This can include social media, texting, videos and gaming. It doesn’t include time spent on school work. ← Social Launch Challenge I can see you!...