Online Learning & Education

Digital Literacy for Children: Guidance on Teaching Digital Literacy Skills to Help Your Children Navigate the Online World Safely and Effectively. Table of ContentsUnderstanding Digital LiteracyThe Importance of Teaching Digital LiteracyStrategies for Teaching Digital LiteracyTeaching Digital Literacy by Age GroupSupporting Digital Literacy at HomeConclusion Teaching children digital literacy skills is as essential as teaching them to read and write. Digital …

Safe Online Educational Resources for Children: A Collection of Safe, Trusted Tools to Support Your Child’s Digital Learning. Table of ContentsThe Importance of Safe and Trusted Educational ResourcesReputable Educational Resources and ToolsTips for Using Educational Resources SafelyLong-Term Benefits of Using Trusted Educational ResourcesConclusion The internet offers a wealth of educational resources and tools that can greatly enhance your child’s learning …

Safe Online Learning Environments: Tips on Creating and Maintaining Secure Online Learning Spaces for Students. Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Importance of Safe Online Learning EnvironmentsTips for Creating Safe Online Learning EnvironmentsMaintaining Safe Online Learning EnvironmentsConclusion Online learning has become an essential part of education. With the increasing reliance on digital platforms for teaching and learning, ensuring that these environments are …

The Value of Social Networking Sites for Kids. At first you may be surprised! Encouraging kids to be on social networking sites? I know how busy our children’s lives can be between school, homework, after-school activities and friends. So you might wonder “when” I’d suggest your child would have time to be online. Well, that time is any time your child has …

Are Primary School Aged Children Missing Out on Internet Safety? Internet safety is often associated with keeping children safe while using the internet. Fantastic. But why is it that many parents have a perception that the focus around internet safety starts when their child turns 11 or 12 years of age?Is there a perception that children under the age of …

Keeping it REAL in the Digital World. How many parents find the internet difficult to get our heads around? How many of us wonder whether we should just turn off the plug and dispose of our computers? How many of us see the events taking place on the internet JUST TOO MUCH FOR US TO COMPREHEND! I am sure many …

What Is Digital Citizenship? Nowadays we hear a lot about ‘digital citizenship’.  But WHAT does it refer to?  Digital citizenship is a term used to describe the behaviour skills required for acceptable engagement relating to internet activity. It is taking a holistic approach to everything the internet encompasses, and applying appropriate behaviour to those technologies.  There will always be something new when …

Tips for Teaching our Kids to be SAFE Cyber Citizens. Parents often feel they are loosing touch with technology and their kids will always know more than they do when it comes to the internet. Parents can feel more comfortable if they take a step back and look at the internet technology from a single view. It does not matter …