Here are some useful information packs for you to download read, use and send to your friends, family and school.
For parents already actively involved with their child's school:
“Here’s how to engage more with technology and your child’s learning” includes:
- an overview of the benefits of effective technology use within schools
- a useful booklet giving some questions for you to ask when talking to your child’s school about technology
- an overview of the Next Generation Learning Charter including a tear off slip to take into schools to encourage them to sign up
- a selection of “Here’s how activity cards” so you can start using the wealth of learning resources on the internet with your child.
For schools actively engaging with parents:
“Here’s how you can support your child’s learning with technology” includes:
- an overview of the benefits of effective technology use within schools
- a booklet addressing some of the main concerns that parents have about the use of technology for learning such as e-safety and plagiarism.
- a selection of “Here’s how activity cards” to encourage parents to start using the wealth of learning resources on the internet with their child.
Extra resources are available by clicking on the links below:
“Technology for learning – a good thing?” a video showing parents, staff and learners addressing some of these concerns in more detail
Additionally, a CD – “Know it all for parents” – a guide for getting the most out of the internet and keeping children safe online, is available to order from ChildNet International. Click here to view/order the CD.