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As the use of social media in education increases so does the argument for and against.  The purpose of this article is to try and take a balanced view of both sides of the coin and also to look at some of the reasons why schools won’t engage using social media.  In order to achieve […]

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With the fantastic Safer Internet Day 2012 over once again there is now another 12 months in which to prepare for the next time.  But  I think a little time should be devoted to some reflection on the buildup to the day and the day itself. Around the world in over 70 countries schools, agencies

Internet Safety, e-Safety – what it is and what it isn’t Read More »

A mum and her son go into a school and confront the Headteacher.  “Aaron is being bullied on Facebook, what are you going to do about it?” This is becoming an all too common occurrence, but one which raises a number of questions – Since when, and why has it become a school problem? What

Is Facebook really the problem? Read More »