Digital Literacy Updates

I have had lots of conversations with parents over the last 12 months about the pros and cons of Fortnite and subsequently wanted to keep the community informed about the growing online movement toward the game Apex Legends. This may be a game that your son or daughter begins to play in the near future. You can find out more by reading the following article:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-apex-legends

In addition, a recent Year 10 media survey revealed that we are beginning to see a change in the social media apps used by our younger students. As well as old favourites like Instagram and Snapchat, Discord has appeared as a popular form of social media in Year 7. You can find out more about Discord and other emerging apps by reading the following:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/apps-to-watch-out-for-in-2019

Iain Williamson
Digital Literacy Coordinator