Sue Atkins, author of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle,' hosts a discussion with Angeline Corvaglia, creator of 'Data Girl and Friends,' and Caroline Allams, co-founder of NatterHub.

The episode focuses on encouraging children to engage in STEM education while staying safe online by integrating education, creativity, and safety. They discuss the importance of STEM and coding, offering practical resources and tips for parents and educators.

The conversation extends to the impact of social media on children's mental health, digital literacy, and the responsibility of parents in guiding their children through the digital world. Practical advice includes keeping devices out of bedrooms, teaching children about online risks, and starting family STEM challenges.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by ICT in Education Teacher Academy. Empower your teaching with tech through workshops, resources, and a supportive community. Learn anytime, anywhere. Visit www.ictesolutions.com.au to get started.

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

01:26 Understanding STEM and Its Importance

02:55 The World of Coding for Kids

03:46 Resources and Tools for Learning Coding

06:55 Introducing Caroline Allams and NatterHub

07:58 Caroline's Journey and the Birth of NatterHub

11:17 Challenges and Impact of NatterHub

16:03 The Role of Parents and Teachers in Digital Literacy

23:35 The Decline of Offline Hobbies

23:45 Delayed Gratification and Creativity

25:06 The Role of YouTube in Early Education

26:20 Children's Behaviour and Digital Distractions

27:25 The Impact of EdTech on Education

30:12 Digital Literacy and Online Safety

33:58 Practical Tips for Parents

38:57 Encouraging STEM at Home

40:27 Listener Questions and Top Tips

43:35 Conclusion and Resources

- https://code.org/

- Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/

- MIT Education https://www.k12videos.mit.edu/

- Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/

- https://www.helloruby.com/

- Python for Kids by Jason Briggs https://jasonrbriggs.com/python-for-kids/

https://www.kodable.com/

https://www.yesonebillionkidscancode.org/

https://natterhub.school/

for more information and parent webinars.

Explore https://www.nasa.gov/stem

https://www.sciencebuddies.org

for project ideas.

https://www.steminstitute.org

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources

https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

Big Data, Little Hands: Ensuring Privacy in AI-Powered Toys In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends, Sue Atkins and guest Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, explore the crucial topic of data privacy in AI-powered toys and smart devices.

They discuss the potential risks these technologies pose to children's privacy, emphasising the importance of managing security settings and being aware of how data is collected and used. Through real-life examples and practical advice, they help parents understand how to use these technologies responsibly.

The episode also introduces Sue's new book 'Navigating the Digital Jungle', which provides scripts to aid family conversations about digital safety.

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by ICT in Education Teacher Academy Empower your teaching with tech through workshops, resources, and a supportive community. Learn anytime, anywhere.

Visit www.ictesolutions.com.au to get started.

Resources:

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources/

The Toy Association– Smart Toy Safety Guidelines https://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2023_News/the-toy-associations-top-tips-to-keep-kids-safe-in-digital-spaces.aspx

Common Sense Media – Best Smart Toys and Privacy Tips https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-smart-devices

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:45 Understanding AI-Powered Toys and Data Privacy

04:15 Real-Life Stories: Privacy Concerns with Smart Devices

09:17 Tips for Parents: Ensuring Data Privacy

14:13 Family Change Challenge and Listener Questions

20:21 Top Tips and Scripts for Parents

21:49 Resources and Conclusion

24:42 Sponsor Message

Navigating the Digital Jungle: Parenting in the Virtual Reality World of the Metaverse.

In this episode of Navigating the Digital Jungle, Sue Atkins, Parven Kaur and Angeline Corvaglia delve into the concept of the metaverse, exploring its impact on families, particularly focusing on safety and AI literacy. They discuss platforms such as Horizon Worlds and Oculus, highlighting both the opportunities and risks these virtual environments present. Tips for parents on how to guide their children safely through these digital spaces are shared, alongside the importance of considering age restrictions and setting privacy controls. Practical advice is given on engaging with the metaverse, with a call for balanced and informed digital engagement for families.

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources/

shieldthefuture.com

kidsnclicks.com

data-girl-and-friends.com

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:38 Understanding the Metaverse

03:59 Meta's Horizon Worlds and VR Gaming

05:45 Parental Guidance and Safety Tips

09:39 Age Restrictions and Parental Controls

11:34 Practical Tips for Parents

19:33 Weekly Tech Talks and Family Engagement

21:43 Listener Questions and Answers

33:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

34:53 Sponsor Message

In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,' Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, and Parven Kaur, founder of Kids and Clicks, to discuss how technology can unlock children's creativity.

Special guest Beverly Clarke, MBE, shares her insights on leveraging tech for good, her charity Technology Books for Children, and strategies to bridge the digital divide. The episode highlights the positives of digital tools in fostering creativity and collaboration, balancing tech use, and tackling online inequalities. Parents are encouraged to engage with their children's digital interests to build valuable skills and creativity

About our Guest:

Beverly Clarke MBE, is an award-winning woman in Tech and a leader in education. Beverly works to bridge the gap between industry and education. She seeks to raise the outcomes for all through understanding of and access to technology. She is a strategic advisor, education consultant, speaker, published author, writer, coach, podcaster, trustee, and founder of the charity Technology Books for Children.

https://beverlyclarkeconsulting.co.uk/

www.technologybooksforchildren.org

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by ICT in Education Teacher Academy

Empower your teaching with tech through workshops, resources, and a supportive community.

Learn anytime, anywhere.

Visit www.ictesolutions.com.au to get started.

https://kidsnclicks.com/

https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

Resources and links:

https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/

https://digitalpovertyalliance.org/

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

https://www.unv.org/

https://suno.com/

https://www.canva.com/

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources/

https://www.inaturalist.org/

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:26 Meet the Experts: Angeline Corvaglia and Parven Kaur

01:02 Good Tech: Unlocking Creativity and Positives of the Digital Age

01:20 Harnessing Technology for Good with Beverly Clarke

03:30 Encouraging Creativity in Children Through Technology

09:08 Bridging the Digital Divide

14:59 Balancing Technology's Risks and Benefits

19:16 Exploring Smart Cities and Self-Driving Cars

24:35 Exploring the Future of Technology

25:30 Smart Homes and Tech Books

27:16 The Inspiration Behind the Charity

28:53 Building Resources and Book Ambassadors

32:06 Navigating the Digital Jungle

34:58 Family Tech Tips and Creativity

40:42 Global Initiatives and Community Involvement

42:29 Weekly Quick Tips and Final Thoughts

47:02 Upcoming Topics and Sponsor Message