Technology & Media
08/12/2008
While many parents worry about their children spending too much time on a Playstation or Nintendo DS, there are benefits to be gained from using the technology.
06/12/2006
The second generation of the Web, know as Web 2.0, is developing at a rapid rate Quite often parents do not understand the capabilities of these new technologies, and are unsure about how to talk to their children about remaining safe.
06/12/2006
It is important to allow your child to utilise and explore Web 2.0, but involve yourself to ensure it is done with care and caution. The following glossary will help you understand some of the new terms you will be hearing.
06/12/2006
Many of the teachers within the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta have hit the ground running making full use of the new Web technologies to enhance the learning of students.
09/11/2006
There is a lot of media concerning youth risk in online social networking communities, such as MySpace, YouTube, and the like. This article will describe these communities, outline risks and provide guidance in addressing these risks.
09/03/2006
Television plays an important role in a child's life from the earliest age - these days, they're pressing remote control buttons before they can walk! It's been called 'the third parent' and 'the other teacher' with some justification.
Disclaimer: The information contained in the articles above has been sourced from a variety of educational articles and interviews. They offer a range of suggestions for parents but is not necessarily the official viewpoint of the Parramatta Diocesan Catholic system of schools.