14Jul
Teaching Children About the Internet
Children can get lots of use out of the internet. It is filled with information that they can use for educational purposes as well as allowing them to read further around their subjects from school. They should be taught how to use the internet safely and how to arrive at the answers they are looking for. It is a parent’s duty to point them in the right direction but also to keep them safe, as they may access the internet outside of school or away from a teacher’s supervision. Learning about the internet may also inspire children in their future carers. Computers and the internet…Read more
9May
Helping Children Learn Through Technology
There are now lots of ways to help children learn new things and technology is proving to be a great help. It is a good way to learn individually as well as collaboratively, making it especially useful for lots of different types of learners. For example, if a child wants to study for a group project, it is possible for them to do so using an online messaging service. The key is to understand what helps each individual child learn. They may be easily engaged by educational games or they may prefer to use the internet to read further around topics that interest them. Try…Read more
7Mar
Taking Mobile Phones on School Trips
Many children now have a mobile phone and they may or may not be allowed to use it in school. Often parents will feel safer knowing they have one though, as they can send a message to say they got to school safely or that they arrived at their friend’s house afterwards. Should children be allowed to take their mobile phones with them on school trips? It may be a useful and practical addition for a pupil in some circumstances, as they can use their phone to document the trip and take photographs to help them remember it in the classroom. If a child has…Read more
23Jan
Giving your Child a Head Start in their Learning
Sometimes, children need to be given an extra little bit of support in order to learn as well as they can in school. One way to help your child get this extra support is to hire the help of a tutor. Here are some of the benefits a tutor can provide: Your child can focus on the aspects that matter to them. If they are struggling with a particular subject or find something especially interesting, the tutor can cover these with them in more depth. A tutor will work flexible hours. They can come to you whenever it suits you, at weekends or during the…Read more
21Dec
How to Get the Most out of a Parents’ Evening
Parents’ evening is beneficial for both teachers and parents. It gives them the chance to talk to each other face to face, go over any issues and make plans going to forward to really help with a child’s development. It’s important that you prepare beforehand, or you might not be able to make the most of your child’s parents’ evening. Here are some things you should ask about: How is your child performing? Get a general overview of how they are doing in school. This doesn’t just mean asking about their subjects. Find out whether your child behaves well, concentrates in class and has a…Read more
20Sep
Tools for Online Collaborative Learning
Learning as part of a group has many benefits for students. It gives them the opportunity to bounce ideas off one another, share information and discuss topics in detail. What’s more, it’s creatively stimulating and will encourage them to think outside the box. In our current world of modern technology, it’s now possible to let students work collaboratively in an online environment. Here are some of the reasons why you should be using online collaboration tools: Students can continue their work outside of the classroom. Encourage them to save their work online so that they’re able to access it at home. You can share resources…Read more