• Eliminate tensions about technology use

  • Reduce digital distraction

  • Open adult-child communication

Is technology causing tension in your school and home?

I created TechClever to support schools and parents to navigate children's technology use without tension. The courses are dynamic, evidence-based and accessible 24/7 to help you navigate, communicate and feel in control of technology in the home and in the classroom.

For schools, it provides the opportunity to support parents and students with the latest information and research on technology use in a truly flexible way. It answers the frequently asked question, "Where do I look for information and guidance?" and most importantly, it stops positioning technology as the enemy. TechClever champions positive change in digital wellbeing in schools and family homes.
TechClever Courses
TechClever Parents

TechClever Courses

The TechClever online courses are designed specifically to reimagine young people's relationships with technology. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, friend, student or school, the inadvertent stresses that technology can bring to your home and life can be eliminated if you have the right tools and a proactive approach. Explore more below.
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TechClever re-engages children to take control of technology

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Changed my messaging

Parent

This program has made me realise how my actions with technology have been sending my daughter the wrong message. Now I’m much more aware of what I do. My daughter has commented on the change. It’s made a change I didn’t think was possible.
Parent

Helpful conversation advice

Parent

Very useful website and information. So good to be able to have the conversations you suggested with all of my boys about social media….especially my 14 year old who is so focused on Instagram.
Parent

Practical ideas

Parent

The standout feature of the TechClever Parents program is making us as parents realise that we are not alone in facing these issues and you have meaningful and practical ideas to help resolve these issues.
Parent

Opened lines of communication

Parent

It was great to have the discussion with my 17-year-old that you suggested on screen time. Opening the lines of communication between us about this issue has been really good and your ideas have been really, really helpful. Thank-you!
Parent

Great course format

Parent

The range of videos, inter-activities, podcasts and written text is excellent and provides different ways to get the information across. The content is outstanding, thorough and well put together.
Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

High student engagement

Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

“Our Year 7 students undertook the TechClever program and loved it. They were really engaged with every aspect of it. The program sparked lots of conversation about their technology use, the students were really interested in asking each other questions, and talking to each other and their teacher about the topics the TechClever program focused on.”
Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

Gave us unprecedented insight about our students

Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

“The rich discussion the course prompted led to teachers gaining rich insight into the students’ technology use that we weren’t aware of. This unprecedented insight about our students was highly valuable moving forward with this cohort of students as we understand these students as technology users so much more.”
Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

Balanced our offering

Chris Spagnuolo, Head of Learning Technologies

“The TechClever program was exactly what we were looking for as it supported us in providing a balance of technology skills, and digital leadership. The students gained important insight their own technology habits and facilitated them to identify how to make changes to their technology use so that technology it can be a more positive aspect of their life. Our students haven’t had the opportunity to focus on this before and it was valuable for them and for us as a school in ensuring that their technology habits are well-managed and under control.”

Parents found value

“Parents were very happy that school had implemented TechClever with the students. The modules on social media, and phone habits sparked so much discussion and reflection between the students and teacher. We have never had such open discussions about the students’ technology use before.”

TechClever courses are designed by Dr Joanne Orlando and University of Western Sydney

Hi, I’m Dr Joanne Orlando (PhD, M.Ed, B.Ed), a family digital literacy specialist who relentlessly explores how we can make children’s digital lives better. I develop meaningful approaches to online safety, digital wellbeing, and how children can maximise technology to make their lives better. This I believe this is the key to digital wellbeing for both children and their parents! I work extensively in the media as a TV presenter and commentator. I publish my cutting-edge research about children’s digital behaviour worldwide. I also work very closely with industry as a specialist consultant and speaker.
Learn more about Joanne

Joanne appears regularly on these programs providing understanding and advice on family digital lifestyle

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