Bøger af Kim Maslin

When Pebbles the Possum looks up from her screen, she sees the moon shining brightly outside her window. She decides to stop looking up faraway places on her tablet, and visit them in real life instead. But to finish her rocket ship and get to the moon, she'll need some help from her family. If only they could LOOK UP from their screens long enough to help her! Managing screen time is an issue many families are facing, from an increasingly young age. 34% of parents with preschool children are concerned about online/internet addiction* while 52% of parents think their kid is spending too much time online**.There are even concerns about how much time parents are spending online! 52% of parents said they spend too much time on mobile devices and 39% of kids agree***!The Little Possum Who Looked Up is an entertaining, relatable and age-appropriate approach to educate the whole family about the importance to spending time together without any screens. Praise for The Little Possum who Looked Up I am a huge fan of Kim Maslin's cyber safety stories! The Little Possum Who Looked Up is another fabulous title to add to my technology themed children's book list. This story is very relatable for kids and adults alike, as it addresses monitoring screen time and learning to be present by spending quality time with the people you love. The rhythmic rhyme of the words make this story flow beautifully! - Julie Smith, The Techie Teacher "We are living in a technological world that allows us to connect, learn and be entertained in unprecedented ways. In this beautiful children's book, Pebbles the Possum gently reminds us that our use of technology needs to be balanced and not displace face to face connection, communication, relationships and experiences. The Little Possum Who Looked Up provides us all with an opportunity to reflect on our use of technology and the wonderful experiences we can share together online and offline." - Kayelene Kerr - Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness Specialist, WA Child Safety Services The easy-to-use classroom resource The Little Possum who Looked Up is the perfect classroom resource for teaching primary school students about cybersafety and digital citizenship. Reflection questions at the end of the book mean it is literally a "grab-n-go" set of lessons for you and your class to enjoy! The book is well suited for children aged 4 - 7, and meets the following curriculum: Digital Technologies English Science Health Humanities & Social Sciences There are also a range of lesson activities which can be downloaded to accompany the book via: www.kimmaslin.com References * Office of the eSafety Commissioner, 2018. "Parenting in the digital age" report ** Office of the eSafety Commissioner, 2018. Digital Parenting: managing screen time *** Common Sense Media, 2019. Screens and Sleep

Educating digital citizens through storytelling. Unique and quirky Australian characters bring to life the common experiences faced by children growing up with technology in the 2020s. The Tweeting Galah series is the perfect collection of stories for teaching children how to stay safe online. It is designed to entertain and educate, with an emphasis on how to embrace technology and use it in a positive, purposeful way. Join Gabbo the Galah, Pablo the Penguin and Pebbles the Possum, along with the whole feathery (and furry) gang, as they navigate a world of social media, gaming and texting. Each story ends with reflection questions to guide conversations with children. An effective unplugged resource for teaching cyber safety, digital citizenship, ICT, digital literacy and digital technologies! The Tweeting Galah is made up of four short stories - "The Tale of the Tweeting Galah"Despite being told not to use his phone while flying, Gabbo finds the temptation too great. He learns the hard way that when you post something online, ANYONE can see it. ¿"The Sensational Saga of the Bumbling Bilby"Sure, it was funny when Balbina the Bilby fell over during her PE lesson ... but it is not so funny when her friends posted a video of it online and EVERYONE sees it. "The Strange Story of the Singing Clownfish"Clancy the Clownfish has made a new online friend. But when she starts digging deeper, she realises that her 'friend' may not be who they say they are ... "The Curious Case of the Overly Playful Platypus"Presley the Platypus loves playing on his new iPad. However, it stops becoming so fun when the iPad begins taking over Presley's life.

Being a pre-teen in the 21st century isn't always easy!The much anticipated sequel to "The Tweeting Galah" is here, with new and familiar furry faces returning to the Australian outback. Join them, as they learn how to stay safe, happy and healthy as they use their devices to go online. The animals' stories and lessons are brought to life using innovative Zappar augmented reality technology, adding a unique dimesion to this reading experience. Thousands of copies of "The Tweeting Galah" series have already been sold worldwide, and hundreds of teachers are using this resource in their primary school classrooms. This is a great addition to computer and technology education classes worldwide. INNOVATIVE"The Surfing Penguin" offers a unique approach to cyber safety education for children, parents and teachers alike!INTERACTIVEUsing Zappar augmented reality technology, children are able to further engage with the story using a smart device.EDUCATIONALEngaging learning activities allow children to develop a deeper understanding of cybersafety issues. Download free lesson plans and resources via "The Tweeting Galah" lesson library.ENTERTAININGWith its relatable characters, vibrant illustrations and quirky stories, "The Surfing Penguin" is a story for everyone to enjoy!Cyber safety Topics"The Surfing Penguin" covers the following cybersafety issues: Viewing inappropriate content Cyber bullying Trolling (Online Gaming) Location servicesThe easy-to-use classroom resource"The Surfing Penguin" is the perfect classroom resource for teaching primary school students about cybersafety and digital citizenship. Reflection questions and interactive learning activities in the book mean it is literally a "grab-n-go" set of lessons for you and your class to enjoy, which extend on the lessons covered in "The Tweeting Galah"Learning activities included: Reflection questions following each story Take a penguin selfie Generate your own online game name Play the Location Block game"The Tweeting Galah" can be used to meet parts of the following curriculum: Digital Technologies Protective Behaviours Health Literacy ICT Capability