Posted 27 Mar 2009
Reports suggesting the government will introduce greater emphasis on online learning in primary schools have received a favourable response.
Earlier this week several newspapers claimed a leaked review commissioned by schools secretary Ed Balls showed the government wants youngsters to know more about social networking sites, blogging and keyboard "fluency".
The measures have been welcomed by Peter Price, chairman of National Primary Headteachers, who insists they are overdue in the current "technological world".
However, he warns the changes must be introduced carefully to protect young children.
"With information access there is risk and unless there are good safety measures then you wouldn’t want the children to be vulnerable to information that can be damaging for them and sensitive information that their parents wouldn’t approve of," he explains.
One learning establishment that has already grasped the value of online skills is TEFL specialist i-to-i.
The firm offers 40, 60 and 100-hour online courses boasting audio and video content and access to a personal tutor.
Category: Teaching and Learning
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