Myself

I think we’ll all agree that times have changed. The Digital Age means that technology is now very much a part of our children’s lives, at home, in the classroom and socialising with their friends. But with so many issues to worry about, from cyber-bullying to social networks, the easy thing to do would be to not let them go online at all. However, we must remember that the Internet is a valuable learning tool for children of all ages as information has never been more accessible. As well as complementing their school work, children can learn exciting new things about the world around them and have access to interactive educational materials through websites, games and video content. Being technologically competent is also critical to their future employment prospects. In the same way we want to teach our children how to be safe in their day to day life, from road safety to stranger danger, the same principles apply in the virtual world. [click to continue…]

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