Are you looking for a tool that supports students and parent to navigate technology at home?
Technology has opened up a whole variety of new learning mediums and, also gives us the opportunity to set children up for a future where technology will no doubt be extremely prevalent. But whilst technology comes as a blessing in so many ways, it is also causing tension, stress and chaos at home for parents who struggle maintaining control over it and having the hard conversations about its usage.
Children therefore may not get the guidance they need at home to develop good technology behaviours.
So, when technology gets out of control at home, schools often need to address the issues. What is the right way to approach it? What is the school’s "stance" on supporting home technology use? As educators - we want to support everyone in our community including parents and students - but when it comes to technology that changes so rapidly and impacts everyone differently, it is really hard to know where to turn.
Children therefore may not get the guidance they need at home to develop good technology behaviours.
So, when technology gets out of control at home, schools often need to address the issues. What is the right way to approach it? What is the school’s "stance" on supporting home technology use? As educators - we want to support everyone in our community including parents and students - but when it comes to technology that changes so rapidly and impacts everyone differently, it is really hard to know where to turn.
This is why the TechClever online courses were created. Two dynamic, evidenced-based online courses designed to support students and parents to navigate, communicate and feel in control of technology in the home.
For schools, it provides the opportunity to support students and parents with the evidenced strategies 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.
When schools take a proactive approach in supporting students' and parents’ approach to technology in the home, the flow-on effect in the classrooms will speak for themselves. Students become more engaged in learning because they are not distracted by unresolved technology-related dysfunction in the home. They use technology well and the schools themselves are seen as supporters of a healthy-technology relationship.
For schools, it provides the opportunity to support students and parents with the evidenced strategies 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.
When schools take a proactive approach in supporting students' and parents’ approach to technology in the home, the flow-on effect in the classrooms will speak for themselves. Students become more engaged in learning because they are not distracted by unresolved technology-related dysfunction in the home. They use technology well and the schools themselves are seen as supporters of a healthy-technology relationship.
How does this help schools?
The TechClever Student online course is the perfect resource for schools who want to ensure their students take a 'Digital Leadership' approach to managing their technology habits by using technology in an empowered, in-control and tension-free way.
The TechClever Parents online course is the ideal resource for schools who want to provide their parents, grandparents and friends with the tools and strategies to tackle technology in the home.
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Phone distraction
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Social Media
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Addictive technology habits
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Misinformation online
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Videogaming
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Information overload
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Online conflict
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Screentime
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Online bullying
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Online safety and security
Gave us unprecedented insight about our students.
Student engagement
TechClever and your School
Contact Us to discuss how TechClever programs can be rolled out across your school.
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Buy TechClever for a single year group (multiple logins provided)
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Buy TechClever for your entire school (multiple logins provided)
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Jo can come and present TechClever content to schools and groups
TechClever courses are designed by Dr Joanne Orlando
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.
