What is an eSmart school?
An eSmart school is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and communications technology is a cultural norm. Students, teachers and the wider school community are equipped to embrace the best these technologies can offer, while being savvy about the pitfalls.
Being eSmart means knowing how to guard against the security and privacy risks, being able to research and reference information and download content in ways that are ethical and legal, as well as being able to manage reputation and relationship-based issues associated with being in cyberspace.
Students are regularly involved in developing and delivering information on the smart, safe and responsible use of technologies to a variety of audiences and are taught a suite of social and emotional skills.
The eSmart Schools model provides a rigorous, evidence-based framework for schools to implement whole-school culture and behaviour change relevant to the smart, safe and responsible use of communications technology.
Enrolment provides schools and their communities with assurance that they are accessing evidence-informed practice, policies and activities.
Some quick tips for being smart, safe, and responsible with technology: