Computing at @DESSdubai - British Curriculum, award winning, inclusive, not-for-profit provider of primary education in Dubai. Sister school to @DESCdubai
Dubai, UAE
Joined September 2019
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How can I help my child to stay safe online?
You don’t need to look far to find help if you need it.
There is plenty of support available to help your journey in the world of online safety.
saferinternet.org.uk/blog/ex…
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Drumroll please 🥁
Magic Eraser just announced at #CanvaCreate. Make your subject stand out and clean up unwanted details in your images, just like this 👇
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We competed against 11 other schools in a bid to become the best Hackers in Dubai and we won the trophy for The Team of the Tournament & The Most Creative Hack! 🥳 @DESSyear5 you were a true reflection of our 6Cs in action. Thank you @jebelalischool for organising. @DESScomputing
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Our guide to apps aims to provide key information about some of the most popular apps, social networking sites and other platforms which are commonly being used by children and young people today. Head over to the Better Internet for Kids portal 👉 bit.ly/2VzfaDr
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We’re celebrating #WorldBookDay! 📚🧙🏰👸
Reading for pleasure isn’t just about fun, it’s the biggest indicator of a child’s future success!
Download FREE e-storybook to explore with your young ones today >> hubs.ly/Q015gstl0
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Has being online affected your mental health? We've got some advice and information that could help.
Under 18? Visit > bit.ly/3os5TIb
Over 18? Visit > bit.ly/3uxvwvi
#SaferInternetDay #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (2/2)
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Today is Safer Internet Day! Join us this #SaferInternetDay to create a better internet – RT to show your support saferinternetday.org.uk
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Introducing our fantastic new @childnet Digital Leaders animation - outlining more of the programme's benefits to young people and schools. We hope you like it! Click here for more: buff.ly/2UuwuIu @Nominet
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Age Restrictions, Online Fraud, Fake Profiles, Grooming and Passwords are just some of the themes covered by the #ProjectEVOLVE toolkit. Search by strand, theme, age group or phase. All the support and resources you need are right here: projectevolve.co.uk/
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We welcome educators to #PlayYourPart in #SaferInternetDay 2022's theme, "All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online".
Inviting parents and carers to get involved is just one of many ways!
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We're sharing our FREE '14 Ways to Be Kind Online' guide in support of #AntiBullyingWeek! 🤩
Kindness can be a turning point, changing the course of a conversation and breaking the cycle of bullying. 💜
What #OneKindWord will you say today?👇
Download: hubs.ly/H0_hZr30
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🎃October is @CyberSecMonth!💻
Every year, it brings you new information and tips to help you become more cyber aware and cyber secure, and promote online security among EU citizens.
For more information, visit➡️cybersecuritymonth.eu/#Think…
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We know that loot boxes can be very exciting for young people, but can lead to them spending large amounts in games without realising it. Find out more in our blog - 11 things you should know about loot boxes bit.ly/2LBhCBj
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Building trust with your child so that they know they can come to you when something worrying happens online (or off) is more important than ever. Have an open-door policy - let your child know that they can come to you for help and support when they need to @colnoc77
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Safety first. 🔒
Check out how the latest #security features on Microsoft Teams help you collaborate securely: msft.it/6009VYgSS
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Well done Tanish. This is an amazing achievement. We are all super proud of you. @DESScomputing
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Admiral Hopper was born on this day in 1906. She was a revered rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and a pioneering computer scientist. Each yeah, #HourOfCode is held around December 9 to honor her incredible contributions to computer science! 🎂🎉💻 #CSforGood buff.ly/2JGWo2Q
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Among Us: The video game hugely popular with children at the moment. Playing in teams of up to 10, young people say that it's helped them to feel connected during lockdown.
Get up to speed about the game's pros and cons here:
commonsensemedia.org/game-re…
#AmongUs #gaming #youngpeople
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Does your young gamer love watching #Minecraft videos on #YouTube? Discover the top ten kid-friendly channels to share with your kids.
For more insight on what your kids are watching online or to get YouTube advice, visit: bit.ly/3liuP0w #0to8Census #screentime
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Kids are online more than ever creating and communicating and with each post they are building a digital footprint. Remind them to think carefully before posting and sharing information. #DigCitEveryday #DigCitWeek bddy.me/318foRf