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What’s the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web? As teachers, we know the answer, but a Year 6 student might struggle with remembering when they are learning about networks as part of their Networks Unit. This is where Purple Mash can help.

We have rolled out our Knowledge Organisers on Purple Mash to use alongside our very own Digital Technologies Scheme of Work.

Muslims all around the world are taking part in the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, which will draw to a close at the end of this week with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to sunset.

Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims and celebrated during the 9th month of their calendar. Ramadan doesnt follow the western calendar and instead follows the Lunar calendar meaning the month can change each year. This year the celebration starts on Thursday, 23rd April.

In a world where technology is moving at a fast pace, it is more important now than ever to teach online safety in schools.

With consideration to the 'Online Safety Curriculum Connections' on the ACARA site and our ever-increasing globalised digital society, Australia should be thinking about ways they can enrich their curriculum to teach a deeper understanding of online behaviour in their lessons. Students need the knowledge and scepticism to evaluate new developments, regardless of what device they are using.

Our Education for a Connected World Framework document complements the Digital Technologies curriculum, which covers the principles of online safety for Early and Primary years of schooling, with progression in the content to reflect the different and escalating risks that students face. Many themes are covered such as self-image and identity, online relationships, online bullying etc.

Sound scary?

Well, this is where Purple Mash can help you.

In the first of a new series of blogs highlighting Teacher features in Purple Mash, we are focusing on using Display Boards within your school. Display boards are a fantastic way of displaying the amazing work created by your students. You can create a board for a topic, a piece of homework or any other project of your choice. There is no limit to what you can use them for or how many you can create. They are quite simply, a versatile way of displaying work within your class and school.