Too much technology?
Are you worried about your child spending too much time engaged with technology? Do you think that investing in online learning is adding more screen time to your primary schoolers day? These are all common concerns for a parent raising a child in the 21st-century.
Have no Fear — the 21st-century classroom is here
Parents educated before the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) age, need to understand the 21st-century classroom instead of fearing it. Luckily, you can establish good habits for your child who uses technology in and out of the classroom. Every generation has to face new obstacles when it comes to educating its children and the rules are still the same.
- Have your student work in a place where you are readily available. They are less likely to be distracted if you are there to guide them.
- Know the program that you buy for your primary student
- Monitor the time they spend on the screen
- Play some of the games with them.
Establish technology habits
Your student won’t always welcome your participation in their screen life, but while he or she is young enough, try to establish patterns and habits for them to practice as mobile learners. If you are technologically savvy, you can teach them was to use technology efficiently.
Stay ahead of the Technological game
With robots, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of things, technology is progressing at an astounding rate. Your primary purpose as a parent is to be a role model for your child.
If you want to support your child’s educational journey, you need to understand where it begins. It is up to you to support and extend your child’s learning experience in and out of school. To do this you will have to stay ahead of the game — know what they are learning and how.