Monthly Archives: June 2015

Lots of schools have been getting students to create their own games, programs and apps by writing code.

• What have you found useful this year?
• Why has it been useful?
• Are there any websites or links you would suggest to others?

Ideas are on Mr Smith’s website

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Which programs are you looking forward to using and how will you become EXPERTS at using these?

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The issue we will discuss is whether or not children under the age of 13 should be able to have their own Facebook account. At the moment, Facebook requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account.

Key words/phrases that may help with your discussion include:

• Cyber bulling
• Safety online
• Interaction online
• Emotional pressure
• Social scrutiny
• True identity of others
• Keeping up to date with people
• Being able to share experiences
• Finding lost friends/family members

What are other people’s views? What are the counterarguments to your views? This will all inform your ‘Chance to Shine’ discussion that you will construct this week.

Remember:

• Elaborate on your views
• Show recognition of differing views
• QUESTION other people’s views if they’re not clear or detailed enough!