The Tweeting Galah (eBook)

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Teaching online safety and digital citizenship has never been easier.

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This eBook is available for instant download in PDF format, which is compatible with the majority of devices - easily project the stories onto your smartboard for class readings, or distribute to students' devices for small group or individual reading!

This eBook comes with a school-wide license, so you can share the stories easily with your students and colleagues, no matter where they are learning from.

The first book in The Tweeting Galah cyber safety children's book series.

Unique and quirky Australian characters bring to life the common dilemmas faced by children growing up with technology in the 2020s. The Tweeting Galah facilitates important discussions with primary school students about the following cyber safety issues - posting online (digital footprint); cyber bullying and photo permissions; online stranger danger; and too much screen time.

Teaching digital citizenship and online safety has never been easier, with this fun resource created by an experienced Digital Technologies educator. The Tweeting Galah series is an innovative and entertaining approach to cyber safety education that kids will love!

The Tweeting Galah is made up of four illustrated 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 ...  

Curious Case of the Overly Playful Platypus

Presley the Platypus loves playing on his new iPad. It stops becoming so fun though, when the iPad begins taking over Presley's life.

Sneak Peek: Read a free extract from The Tweeting Galah and The Surfing Penguin by clicking here.

About the stories

THE TWEETING GALAH

Four short stories addressing different cyber safety issues, complete with reflection questions at the end of each story.

THE SURFING PENGUIN

Four more short stories about cyber safety issues, complete with reflection questions at the end of each story.

THE LITTLE POSSUM WHO LOOKED UP

Quirky rhymes and relatable characters address the important cyber safety issue of screen time balance … for the whole family! Beautifully illustrated and perfect for tying in with STEM activities.

THE ZOOMING OWL

A short story about transitioning to online learning, and learning to deal with the inevitable technology glitches!

About The Tweeting Galah series

The Tweeting Galah is a collection of short stories addressing cyber safety issues for children. Their goal is to educate young digital citizens through storytelling.

Join Gabbo, the cheeky galah from Australia, and his furry and feathery friends, as they learn how to navigate the world of social media, online gaming and digital devices.

The series is written by Australian Digital Technologies Educator, Kim Maslin. Each book is vibrantly illustrated by Australian artist, John Field.

These cyber safety stories will delight young readers, while serving as important conversation starters for parents and teachers.

Designed for the classroom

Planning ICT/Digital Citizenship lessons doesn’t have to be complicated, or cost a fortune in fancy technology equipment. The Tweeting Galah series is designed to work as its own standalone lessons... they are literally ready to just grab-n-go!

Created by an experienced educator, The Tweeting Galah suitable for elementary school students in Grades 2 to 5.

Each story addresses a contemporary cyber safety issue relevant to today’s children (Aesop's Fable-style). These issues include: posting online (digital footprint), online stranger danger, screen time balance, photo permissions, viewing inappropriate content, cyber bullying, gaming, trolling, online privacy and virtual learning. Each story concludes with reflection questions to guide classroom discussion - ensuring students have the chance to reflect on each topic.

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Grab & Go

The Tweeting Galah Elementary Teacher's Digital Citizenship Book Pack offers an effective way to teach digital citizenship, without the need for extensive lesson prep. Simply grab the book and go!

Reflection Questions

Each short story ends with reflection questions designed to guide classroom discussion, stimulate debate and deepen children's understanding of online safety issues.