Welcome, NATHAN

This term our class was split up into 6 groups. Within these groups we had to create an action plan that would make people more aware of the 9 digital elements. These include access, communication, literacy, security and safety, etiquette, rights and responsibilities, law, health and wellbeing and commerce. For our action plan we decided to inform people about digital etiquette. More specifically we wanted to inform people about the effects of cyber bullying. Not only did we have to choose a top… Continue

This term we have been involved in the Digiteen project. This involves of learning about the nine digital elements. Initially we were split up into groups with international schools and in teams we were given our sub-topic. Together we had to collaborate and discuss our information over the ning site. Then we had to publish our ideas on the wiki page. As part of our Digiteen project we have to self reflect on what we have learnt, the activities that we have participated in and then state how the… Continue

Digital literacy is something that all people should understand. The idea of digital literacy is that everyone knows how to use the internet properly without taking advantage of its uses. A digitally-literate person will be able to use both the internet and programs on the computer to their benefit. Therefore a digitally illiterate person will not know how to use these programs and will not fully understand how important some information can be and how to take care of their equipment.

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My name is Nathan Bow, I am 14 and I live in Wollongong. Wollongong is a town on the eastern coast of Australia. I live very close to the beach and I love it. During the summer I go to the beach a lot, I am also a lifeguard at my local Surf Life Saving Club. During the winter season I play soccer for my local team. I also love listening to music; I love the Presets and Powderfinger. On the weekends I like seeing friends and going into the mall. I also have a part time job, at an ice creamery cal… Continue