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The publicity about online "predators" who prey on naive children using trickery and violence is largely inaccurate.

So often when we talk about schools, students, parents and teachers, we discuss things in arm-lengths type of way. We discuss how they need to have richer and more meaningful learning experiences, how we need to provide them with the opportunities to use the technological tools in authentic learning experiences. What we don't discuss is how schools need to be places of living not just of learning. They need to be places of community where children can experience life-lessons not just academic lessons. The story that follows is about one such event that took place at our school this past year.

"Designed for students in Grade 7 and higher, the textED.ca website provides a fun, interactive platform for children to learn about the short-term costs and the long-term ramifications associated with texting."

Welcome to the All Abilities ePlayground - an online space offering fun and games for children of all abilities.

These posters are wonderful representations of classic fairy tales!

The introduction of social media means parents need to supervise their kids' use of the technology though they may not know much about it themselves