Photography Ethics
Photography EthicsJust because you can do something, does that mean it's OK to do? 36% of students who took part in the 2020 Digital Life Survey said they have had their photo shared without permission....
Who owns the photo?
Who owns the photo? What do you do if someone posts a photo of you that you want to be taken down? Ownership of the photo remains with the photographer, rather than people in the photo or recording unless an...
Connections matter
Connections MatterThe power of connection should never be underestimated. What may seem like a simple gesture to some could make the world of difference to someone else. This Dot Day, those in our community...
Getting DOTTY this Dot Day
Getting DOTTY this Dot DayAugust 13 is Dot Day. We are calling on everyone to wear dots to help raise awareness of the importance of connection. Reaching out to someone can really make a difference to their...
DOT DAY and Kids Helpline
DOT Day and Kids HelplineThe DAP Team talks about the importance of connection and why this Dot Day is particularly meaningful. Connect today and make a difference
Parent Courses Coming!
Parent Courses Coming!We are designing a stream of courses specifically to help guide parents to support their teenagers in this digital landscape. What’s actually going on in their world and how to relate...
DOT DAY MURAL
1000 dots + 1 creative team = 🎉Each dot was contributed by a member of our community. The mural is a visual representation of how we are all connected.
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,...
Staying Connected
Staying Connected Text a mate.Connections matter.
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...
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
2021 Team MessageA message from the senior members of the DAP Team.
Dear Parents…
Dear Parents,It can be psychologically damaging to take away screen time from a teenager as a means of reflex punishment. While you may be frustrated by their seemingly constant use of social media and...
Closing the Net
‘Closing The Net’ is a brand new 10-part podcast series that for the very first time takes you inside the world of the Australian Federal Police and those policing the ‘borderless crime’ of online child...
DAP Team Reflection
DAP Team ReflectionSome of the DAP Team reflect on what it was like in 2020.
One Internet. One Voice
One Internet. One Voice To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2020, The DAP Team collaborated with TikTok influencers and Instagram followers globally to create this important message. Let's work together.
Words have impact
Words have impact What impact are you leaving with your words online?
About DOT Day
About DOT DayMeet Lachlan and Meaghan. Two of the DAP Team as they talk about how the concept of Dot Day came about and what it means to the Team.
Think before you send
Sometimes it’s best to sleep on it.
Mascot comp
Hermione is putting her paw in the ring to become the new mascot for DAP.
Be a Unicorn!
The online world can be a harsh one. Stay true to yourself and don’t let the trolls bring you down. When given a choice, be a unicorn! Be an upstander. Happy National Unicorn Day 🦄
Your image matters!
Your image matters Selecting images that represent you for school. Keep it appropriate and professional 😀 Courtney, from the Team, breaks it down.
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!
Mic check! Mic check 🎤The essential item for any Term 2 back to school pack 🤪
Safer Internet Day 2020!
What a blast! Safer Internet Day saw the start of a junior DAP team, a 15 minute 👣 blitz, our first organised event and the introduction to the Year 7s to the DAP! Oh....and the release of our first selfie...
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...
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...
DOT Day 2020!
Dot Day 2020! Dot Day is about encouraging people to connect with those in their life who they haven’t reached out to in a while. Taking some time on the day to check in on another person could make the...
CONVO19
The Team took part in the first student run cyberbullying conference. With many other like-minded students, social media influences, experts we discussed strategies that can be implemented into society to...
Masquerading
Masquerading occurs when someone creates a fake identity to harass someone anonymously.Personal information from sites such as Snappy, Insta and Facey an be harvested and used to impersonate someone quite...
Scotty talks to the ABC
Scotty talks to the ABCMiriam Scott, Head of Digital Education at Hillbrook talks to the ABC about phones, DAP and more!
Thank you Teachers!
Coming out of isolation, this message is to all teachers out there!
How secure is your password?
How secure are your passwords?
Words have impact
Words have impact Most people can identify extreme cyberbullying. However, by the time the behaviour becomes extreme, damage has already been done. Artist: Emma B designed for ‘Cyberbullying: Behind the...
Connection
ConnectionThe importance of connection. Stay connected.
Emma talks Cyberbullying
Emma talks CyberbullyingDAP artist, Emma, talks cyberbullying in this 1 minute video.
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…
When you realise you just submitted the draft version of your assignment....
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...
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...
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...
Push Off Challenge!
How many times a day do you pick up your phone to see if you have any notifications? How many times in a 3 hour period after school or work? We challenge you to turn off ALL notifications for 24 hours. Can...
Dot Day – Are you ready?
Dot Day - are you ready? Dot Day is about encouraging people to connect with those in their life who they haven’t reached out to in a while. Taking some time on the day to check in on another person could...
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...
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!
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...
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
Social Launch ChallengeIn August 2019, to mark the program's first birthday, the Digital Access Pass launched on Instagram and Facebook! We set ourselves the challenge of finding 1000 followers in 30 days!...
Online Chatter
In any language, teenagers always seem to have their own separate vocabulary. So when it comes to the fleekin new teen slang in English, you don’t want to get left behind. For example, in the sentence above,...