This is a primary-focused event, but Wadhurst and Senior School parents are welcome to attend.
Join us for an engaging, insightful and practical webinar.
This is a unique session in which you hear from both the expertise of an experienced educator and digital technologies leader (Marty) combined with the insights of a psychologist and mum (Carley).
Be informed on topics including:
- Cyberbullying
- Social Media
- Online Gaming
- Strengthening family communication
- Explicit/adult content
- Impacts of screen time
- Where to find helpful information
- Managing devices in the home
- Current child and tween online trends
Presented by Inform and Empower:
Martin McGauran – Teacher and Consultant
Marty is a primary school teacher and educational consultant with over 12 years experience in schools. He is a qualified teacher, holds a Masters of Education (ICT & Digital Learning) as well as being a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. In 2018 he co-founded Tech In Edu Magazine which is a publication that supports effective and innovative teaching and learning with technology.
Marty's passion for cyber safety comes from his extensive experience in leadership roles within primary schools. He shares insights to inform parents of the many apps, websites and safety measures that impact young people in a digital world.
Carley McGauran – Psychologist and Parent
Carley McGauran has over 18 years experience as a psychologist in the community and private sector. She works with both children and adults, as well as families. Carley’s experience includes providing training/psycho-education to organisations on a variety of topics. Through her extensive work with families in private practice, community agencies and schools, Carley is passionate about early intervention.
She strongly believes supporting both parents/carers and schools is the ultimate early intervention for children. Given the known risks associated with children and screen time, Carley is keen to empower parents/carers and schools to best protect the young people in their care. She is able to share both professional experience as well as her personal journey as a parent of three primary and secondary school aged children.