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Mrs Turnock uses the interactive whiteboard to help with counting in Year 1.
Mrs Turnock uses the interactive whiteboard to help with counting in Year 1.
eSafety: Digital Citizenship at Morris Hall
Excessive screen time can be harmful but technology can enhance learning.
In today’s digital age, technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives, including education. At Morris Hall we use technology to enhance learning experiences for our Grammarians and promote a balanced approach to learning.
Studies have shown the detrimental effects of excessive screen time among children in primary school, finding that high levels of screen time are associated with decreased cognitive development in language and executive functioning. Research highlights the adverse effects of excessive screen time on physical health, including the risk of obesity and sleep disturbance, social skills and emotional wellbeing. Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians. Therefore we need to remain focused on providing a good balance between online and offline learning, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded education that meets their needs.
"Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians."
It needs to be understood that not all technology is bad. Rather, at Morris Hall it provides students with dynamic and interactive learning experiences that caters to their individual difference. Technology is used across various subjects and disciplines, from iPads in Prep and Year 1 to laptops for older students. Students have access to a diverse array of tools to aid their educational journey. Each learning space has an interactive smartboard, with endless ways for them to be used. At Morris Hall, students undertake a weekly STEM class providing hands-on experiences that integrate technology, engineering and creativity following a strong and rich curriculum.
Studies have shown the detrimental effects of excessive screen time among children in primary school, finding that high levels of screen time are associated with decreased cognitive development in language and executive functioning. Research highlights the adverse effects of excessive screen time on physical health, including the risk of obesity and sleep disturbance, social skills and emotional wellbeing. Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians. Therefore we need to remain focused on providing a good balance between online and offline learning, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded education that meets their needs.
"Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians."
It needs to be understood that not all technology is bad. Rather, at Morris Hall it provides students with dynamic and interactive learning experiences that caters to their individual difference. Technology is used across various subjects and disciplines, from iPads in Prep and Year 1 to laptops for older students. Students have access to a diverse array of tools to aid their educational journey. Each learning space has an interactive smartboard, with endless ways for them to be used. At Morris Hall, students undertake a weekly STEM class providing hands-on experiences that integrate technology, engineering and creativity following a strong and rich curriculum.
Studies have shown the detrimental effects of excessive screen time among children in primary school, finding that high levels of screen time are associated with decreased cognitive development in language and executive functioning. Research highlights the adverse effects of excessive screen time on physical health, including the risk of obesity and sleep disturbance, social skills and emotional wellbeing. Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians. Therefore we need to remain focused on providing a good balance between online and offline learning, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded education that meets their needs.
"Our programs ulitising technology provide relevant online learning opportunities and promote healthy screen habits for our Grammarians."
It needs to be understood that not all technology is bad. Rather, at Morris Hall it provides students with dynamic and interactive learning experiences that caters to their individual difference. Technology is used across various subjects and disciplines, from iPads in Prep and Year 1 to laptops for older students. Students have access to a diverse array of tools to aid their educational journey. Each learning space has an interactive smartboard, with endless ways for them to be used. At Morris Hall, students undertake a weekly STEM class providing hands-on experiences that integrate technology, engineering and creativity following a strong and rich curriculum.
Year 1 student Siena using the interactive whiteboard.
Year 1 student Siena using the interactive whiteboard.
It is important to educate with the end in mind. We know that the future of work and study will be heavily reliant on technology. Hence, understanding from a young age how to moderate the use of technology, identifying it as a tool and ensuring that their is a genuine understanding of how to optimise its functionality to enhance learning is critical.
Technology-enhanced learning environments, which integrate multimedia elements and interactive features, can improve students' motivation, engagement, and comprehension of academic content and learning. By incorporating technology such as iPads, laptops and interactive whiteboards into the teaching and learning practice, MGGS helps students to consolidate essential learning and skills at a primary school level.
"Co-curricular offerings such as Robotics provide students with extra opportunities to develop and refine their skills using sensors, robots, and programming to strengthen their analytical and creative skills."
It is important to educate with the end in mind. We know that the future of work and study will be heavily reliant on technology. Hence, understanding from a young age how to moderate the use of technology, identifying it as a tool and ensuring that their is a genuine understanding of how to optimise its functionality to enhance learning is critical.
Technology-enhanced learning environments, which integrate multimedia elements and interactive features, can improve students' motivation, engagement, and comprehension of academic content and learning. By incorporating technology such as iPads, laptops and interactive whiteboards into the teaching and learning practice, MGGS helps students to consolidate essential learning and skills at a primary school level.
"Co-curricular offerings such as Robotics provide students with extra opportunities to develop and refine their skills using sensors, robots, and programming to strengthen their analytical and creative skills."
It is important to educate with the end in mind. We know that the future of work and study will be heavily reliant on technology. Hence, understanding from a young age how to moderate the use of technology, identifying it as a tool and ensuring that their is a genuine understanding of how to optimise its functionality to enhance learning is critical.
Technology-enhanced learning environments, which integrate multimedia elements and interactive features, can improve students' motivation, engagement, and comprehension of academic content and learning. By incorporating technology such as iPads, laptops and interactive whiteboards into the teaching and learning practice, MGGS helps students to consolidate essential learning and skills at a primary school level.
"Co-curricular offerings such as Robotics provide students with extra opportunities to develop and refine their skills using sensors, robots, and programming to strengthen their analytical and creative skills."
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Olivia, Maelys and Siena ...
Olivia, Maelys and Siena ...
Similarly, at Morris Hall, technology is not merely a tool for consumption (aka entertainment) but a platform for learning valuable digital literacy skills. Within all subject areas, a balanced approach is key. Technology is wielded as a tool for empowerment and skill-building while introducing themes such as cyber safety, digital citizenship and proactive screen time management.
Core subjects such as 'Personal Dimensions' and 'Digital Citizenship' undertaken by all students in Prep to Year 4 help them become equipped with the knowledge and the skills necessary to navigate the online world safely, responsibly and proactively. When not understood or used wisely, digital technology poses a genuine risk to our students, particularly our younger ones. It is easy for adults to be influenced by online influencers and channels, the younger the person, the higher their vulnerability. We all have a role to play in exercising best practice use. As a result, at Morris Hall, we have carefully chosen the Cyber Safety Project as a tool to support digital safety and wellbeing providing sequenced and age-appropriate lessons showing real life scenarios that students may or more likely, will come across. They help teach students how to stay safe, how to behave online and how to have a balanced offline and online life.
"...all students in Prep to Year 4 help them become equipped with the knowledge and the skills necessary to navigate the online world safely, responsibly and proactively."
In the Digital Citizenship subject, Morris Hall students learn about the rights, responsibilities and opportunities apparent in the digital world. With the Schools’ values of Courage, Self-Discipline, Integrity and Compassion in mind, students develop ethical behaviour and responsibility online, and an understanding of the significance of creating a digital footprint. These lessons are crucial in shaping students into informed, conscientious digital citizens who can navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with confidence. In addition, students develop their research skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation, critical thinking and adaptability to new technologies.
Similarly, at Morris Hall, technology is not merely a tool for consumption (aka entertainment) but a platform for learning valuable digital literacy skills. Within all subject areas, a balanced approach is key. Technology is wielded as a tool for empowerment and skill-building while introducing themes such as cyber safety, digital citizenship and proactive screen time management.
Core subjects such as 'Personal Dimensions' and 'Digital Citizenship' undertaken by all students in Prep to Year 4 help them become equipped with the knowledge and the skills necessary to navigate the online world safely, responsibly and proactively. When not understood or used wisely, digital technology poses a genuine risk to our students, particularly our younger ones. It is easy for adults to be influenced by online influencers and channels, the younger the person, the higher their vulnerability. We all have a role to play in exercising best practice use. As a result, at Morris Hall, we have carefully chosen the Cyber Safety Project as a tool to support digital safety and wellbeing providing sequenced and age-appropriate lessons showing real life scenarios that students may or more likely, will come across. They help teach students how to stay safe, how to behave online and how to have a balanced offline and online life.
"...all students in Prep to Year 4 help them become equipped with the knowledge and the skills necessary to navigate the online world safely, responsibly and proactively."
In the Digital Citizenship subject, Morris Hall students learn about the rights, responsibilities and opportunities apparent in the digital world. With the Schools’ values of Courage, Self-Discipline, Integrity and Compassion in mind, students develop ethical behaviour and responsibility online, and an understanding of the significance of creating a digital footprint. These lessons are crucial in shaping students into informed, conscientious digital citizens who can navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with confidence. In addition, students develop their research skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation, critical thinking and adaptability to new technologies.
Gigi and Ivy use the iPad to complete some classroom work.
Gigi and Ivy use the iPad to complete some classroom work.
Gigi and Ivy use the iPad to complete some classroom work.
One unique aspect of Morris Hall's approach is the integration of technology into leadership development through the 'ICT & Leadership' program. Year 4 ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Leaders play a pivotal role in guiding their peers, answering technology-related questions, and honing their own ICT skills. From creating presentations to producing videos and conducting interviews, these students not only enhance their technological proficiency but also develop essential leadership qualities in a digital context.
While there can be negative consequences if misused, when used mindfully and in moderation, technology can be a powerful tool for enhancing learning and providing opportunities for wellbeing and intellectual growth.
Balancing screen time with other activities and ensuring that technology is used purposefully and responsibly is key.
At Morris Hall, a comprehensive approach to technology integration ensures that students not only harness the educational benefits of technology but also develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly digitised society while safeguarding their wellbeing, integrity, motivation and curiosity.
One unique aspect of Morris Hall's approach is the integration of technology into leadership development through the 'ICT & Leadership' program. Year 4 ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Leaders play a pivotal role in guiding their peers, answering technology-related questions, and honing their own ICT skills. From creating presentations to producing videos and conducting interviews, these students not only enhance their technological proficiency but also develop essential leadership qualities in a digital context.
While there can be negative consequences if misused, when used mindfully and in moderation, technology can be a powerful tool for enhancing learning and providing opportunities for wellbeing and intellectual growth.
Balancing screen time with other activities and ensuring that technology is used purposefully and responsibly is key.
At Morris Hall, a comprehensive approach to technology integration ensures that students not only harness the educational benefits of technology but also develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly digitised society while safeguarding their wellbeing, integrity, motivation and curiosity.
One unique aspect of Morris Hall's approach is the integration of technology into leadership development through the 'ICT & Leadership' program. Year 4 ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Leaders play a pivotal role in guiding their peers, answering technology-related questions, and honing their own ICT skills. From creating presentations to producing videos and conducting interviews, these students not only enhance their technological proficiency but also develop essential leadership qualities in a digital context.
While there can be negative consequences if misused, when used mindfully and in moderation, technology can be a powerful tool for enhancing learning and providing opportunities for wellbeing and intellectual growth.
Balancing screen time with other activities and ensuring that technology is used purposefully and responsibly is key.
At Morris Hall, a comprehensive approach to technology integration ensures that students not only harness the educational benefits of technology but also develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly digitised society while safeguarding their wellbeing, integrity, motivation and curiosity.