St.CatsBestPractice

St. Catherine's College (Armagh) Twitter account for Best Practice in Learning & Teaching.

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

ZEPETO: a virtual world – what are the risks? 🌐🚨 From anonymous chat to in-app spending, our #WakeUpWednesday guide looks at this fast-growing avatar app – and how to help keep young users safe online.

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#OnlineSafety #Zepeto

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

🔍Search engines can be handy, but they can also expose children to harmful or misleading content. 🚫 Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares quick tips to help keep young users safe

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

It’s World Book Day this week – the perfect time to celebrate reading in all its forms! Social media captions 📱, video game instructions 🎮, and e-books 📚 are all shaping modern literacy...

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[Safer Internet Day @safeinternetday]

📱 Have you explored the #AdWiseOnline parents section yet?

Here’s a sneak peek:
✨ Webinar, podcast, deep dive articles, interactive guide, and more!

Learn how to discuss online gaming with your child here 🔎 https://t.co/ertvaToXn9

#PlaySmartSpendWisely #MindTheHiddenCosts

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

With Ofcom reporting that over 7 million UK children use WhatsApp, it’s absolutely paramount for us to understand what risks the platform might pose to young people 📱☢️

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Investigations revealed that some under-18s are accessing dating apps 💓💔 and Ofcom is even introducing laws enforcing stronger age checks of these user-to-user services.

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[UK Safer Internet Centre @UK_SIC]

Today is Safer Internet Day! Join us this #SaferInternetDay to create a better internet – RT to show your support https://t.co/uYNQuvjxXG

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

From data privacy worries to potential costs, it’s important to understand the risks posed by fitness apps – especially for younger users. 🏃‍♂️

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

It only seems a moment ago that the winter break began 🎄❄️ but now it’s time to get the kids back to school.

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Snapchat has been available for almost 14 years now 📷💬 It’s expanded plenty in that time – adding new features, and with them, new risks ⚠️

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[stcatherinesarmagh @stcatherines247]

Today Sam visited our school and reminded us of the joy on that great day for Armagh #UpArmagh

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Chatting to others in a game can be a great way to connect as you enjoy your hobby together 🎮🎧 It’s not always quite so wholesome, however. Our newest #WakeUpWednesday guide 📝 offers expert advice on the risks of in-game chat!

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

The QR code 🏁 Seemingly harmless, but even this tiny block of pixels isn’t safe from misuse by fraudsters ☢️ This #WakeUpWednesday, we take a closer look at the dangers of QR code scams and offer expert advice on how to protect yourselves against them!

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Sadly, it can be all too common to encounter mean-spirited comments online – but we don’t have to give them the time of day 🙈🙉 This week, our #WakeUpWednesday guide offers expert advice on safeguarding children against “trolling”. 🧌

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[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

You may have noticed an increase in betting adverts lately – courtesy of the Euros ⚽ Gambling, however, poses a risk to young people all year round 🤞💸 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’re letting you know how to safeguard children from the hazards of gambling.

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[stcatherinesarmagh @stcatherines247]

We are now a Google for Education Reference School. Thanks to @GoogleForEdu for their support with this achievement #EdTech #innovation

[TCEA @TCEA]

🚀 Ready to dive into dynamic classroom discussions? 🎉 Teachers, get ready to boost learning to new heights!

https://t.co/yXXlr4kPMQ @diben
#teachertwitter #educoach #edutwitter

[Evidence Based Education @EvidenceInEdu]

Which element from the Model for Great Teaching are you currently focusing on for improvement, as a school/team/department?

We would love to hear your thoughts.

[Impact @ImpactWales]

How do you check whether pupils have understood? Use the 7 strategies from our sketchnote.

You can access all of our professional learning resources on our website just click ImpactPlus and sign up https://t.co/K4k0XXjTT8