A new report discovered that the Ts and Cs of nine of the 10 surveyed apps required a tertiary level reading age, and on average, it would take one hour and 46 minutes to read. The authors think that young Australians need much better protection...
YouTube Kids is a colorful, stripped-down version of YouTube, full of animations, bright colors, and cartoon avatars meant to keep the youngest internet users engaged. Loved by many parents, it's been dogged by concerns over its advertising, branded content, and inappropriate clips slipping through for a...
A UNSW report has raised concerns over how COVID-19 impacted online child sexual exploitation (OCSE) investigations globally. Key findings There were significant changes and disruptions to OCSE professional practice as a result of COVID-19. Major increases in reports and investigations into OCSE were not matched...
Not every student needs senior maths, but we can make maths more engaging in the earlier school years, writes John Fischetti. In late 2019, New South Wales announced it would make maths compulsory all through school. Victoria will have an additional, easier, year 12 maths subject...
Too much screen time and a penchant for computers is playing havoc with children’s school readiness, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that modern lifestyles are influencing our young generation’s prevalence of developmental delay, reports Annabel Mansfield Conducted by UniSA researchers, Dr...
Children, like adults, are spending more time online. At home and school pre-schoolers now use an array of apps and platforms to learn, play and be entertained. While there are reported benefits, including learning through exploration, many parents are still concerned about screen time, cybersafety...
Everyone is competing for our attention these days - advertisers and marketers, social media and game developers all want us to stay, play and pay. Writes Barbara Biggins This message was brought home in last year’s powerful documentary The Social Dilemma (Netflix). Tristan Harris of the...
The effects of mobiles phones and other technology at school is a hotly debated topic in many countries, writes Louis-Philippe Belan. Some advocate for a complete ban to limit distractions, while others suggest using technology as a teaching tool. Kids in public South Australian primary schools...
Consumers must be made aware that the “full ownership” they have experienced over most of their physical possessions cannot be taken for granted when purchasing digital products. Writes Rebecca Mardon. Microsoft has announced that it will close the books category of its digital store. While other...
When the children’s digital game Roblox launched on the New York Stock Exchange earlier in March, the company’s share price rapidly took off. By the end of the day, it was valued at US$38 billion. How can a game for kids be worth so much?...
