The Surfing Penguin (Tweeting Galah)

The Surfing Penguin is a modern collection of short stories for young readers, with uniquely Australian imagery, relatable characters and important morals. The second book in The Tweeting Galah cyber safety children's book series. "Pumped to have received these brilliant eSafety themed story books from Kim Maslin. Already had a play with the AR cards and can't wait to share them with my students" - Primary Teacher & Instructional Leader, Victoria Made up of four short stories about growing up in the digital age: The Scary Plight of the Surfing Penguin When Pablo the Penguin's big brother finds a movie online for them to watch, it's a little scarier than Pablo was prepared for ...! The Courageous Quest of the Smiling Quokka Quinn the Quokka is devastated when she sees nasty comments posted on her photo. Luckily, her friend knows just what to do! The Troublesome Episode of the Trolling Echidna Edgar the Echidna thinks mucking around and destroying things in his online game is hilarious ... but not everyone agrees! The Galahs' Close Encounter with the Creeping Kestrel Gabrielle the Galah learns the hard way that there are dangers to posting your location online... But her big brother, Gabbo, is there to save the day! *** Learning from Home *** Read these short stories aloud to your students via your online classroom, or send every student a digital copy! "The Surfing Penguin" is the perfect classroom resource for teaching primary school students about cyber safety 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". Perfect for delivery in the classroom, online or from home. "Just wanted to let you know I think your books are a fabulous resource for discussing cyber safety. This year I will be using both books with the grade 1 - 4 classes I am teaching. They are a great way to introduce the children to these concepts. I am glad I came across them as we don't have many Australian resources in this area. Look forward to your next book!" Primary Teacher, WA *** Augmented Reality Experiences Included *** The animals' stories and lessons are brought to life using innovative Zappar augmented reality technology, adding a unique dimension to this reading experience. This is a great addition to computer and technology education classes worldwide. "The Surfing Penguin" offers a unique approach to cyber safety education for children, parents and teachers alike! Using Zappar augmented reality technology, children are able to further engage with the story using a smart device. Engaging learning activities allow children to develop a deeper understanding of cyber safety issues. Download free lesson plans and resources via "The Tweeting Galah" lesson library. With its relatable characters, vibrant illustrations and quirky stories, "The Surfing Penguin" is a story for everyone to enjoy! "The Surfing Penguin" covers the following cyber safety issues: Viewing inappropriate content Cyber bullying Trolling (Online Gaming) Location services "I used your stories yesterday and today with ALL my classes as a way of starting the discussion about Safer Internet Day! Thank you for such a great resource" - Primary Teacher, WA
ASIN: 0646996800
VSKU: BVV.0646996800.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Maslin, Kim|Field, Professor of Lifelong Learning and Chair of Department of Continuing Education John
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.