What Makes up Your Digital Footprint?

In the Information Age which we are living, understanding what your digital footprint is vital. The pieces that make up your child's digital footprint begin before they were born with their sonogram and the hospital's records, photos you have shared of them growing up. Once a child is in school they have input into their digital footprint and need to be made aware of what this means for them and how to make sure they are making sound choices before they post or search.

Parent guidance is important in helping your child see the importance of caution and careful thought of anything they do in the online world. 

Raha International School is "Happy"

With the help of Ms Laura,  Primary Music Teacher, a group of students created a video for the Pharrell Williams song, "Happy."  Watch and SMILE :-)

Parental Controls Update

New Parental Controls Nix the Fear, Up the Features

Thanks to Common Sense Media and their vigilant crew of authors who are always keeping updated on the latest in technology. Their newest post is about parental controls and how they are improving the flexibility

that parents have over their child's internet usage. 

While explaining the parental controls in a clear fashion, they still emphasize the need for you to talk with your child and model proper behavior when it comes to using devices. You are your child's first teacher. They watch you. They need guidance from you. If you spend the time keeping updated on parental controls as well as best ways to support your child while they are using devices, as well as keeping the lines of communication open between you, then you both can navigate the waters of online citizenship and, in the long run, equip your child to be a wise user of technology.

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iOS 7 Parental Controls (RESTRICTIONS)

For those parents whose children have iPads, Apple has a special help section on their Apple support
website to guide you to restrict activity on the device.

Firstly, create a for your child with a password that you both know. You should always have access to their iPad. Do this by going to:
SETTINGS/GENERAL/PASSCODE LOCK
You will be asked to create a 4 digit passcode.

In order to set up Restrictions, open the following link: Apple Support Restrictions
It gives you a step-by-step guide to enable restrictions on your child's iPad. The great thing about it is, that in order to  ENABLE or DISABLE the restrictions, another passcode needs to be entered. Warning, this passcode cannot be changed without resetting the iPad to factory restore. So keep the passcode to yourself and don't forget it! :-)

Destiny Quest For Mobile Devices

Destiny has a FREE app for all mobile devices that allows pupils and teachers alike to browse our library catalog from anywhere. 

Here's how:

- Simply download the Destiny Quest app

- Input our libraries’ URL (libraries.taaleem.ae)

- Select Raha International School PYP Library

- log in as a guest

Pupils and teacher scan use the search function to look for a book title, a research theme or an author. Destiny Quest will let you know if our library has the relevant material  and if it is currently available.

Go to the Apple App Store to find it. Or find it on the Follett Website.

Link for Destiny Quest website

Digital Learning Day, Feb 5

Digital Learning Day Resources
Edutopia has done it again with a post in their blog chock full of resources, articles, ideas and information about digital learning. From social media to games-based learning. This is a must keep/must read blog post for teachers and parents about how to bridge the digital divide for our students.