Australian parents have spent up big equipping their kids with the latest
gadgets ahead of the new school year but many have failed to equip them with
cyber-skills new Telstra research has revealed.
More than a third of Australian parents surveyed with children aged 10 to 17
will send a child to school this year with both a laptop computer and a mobile
phone.
The research, however, revealed that many of these parents haven’t set aside
time to talk to their kids about cyber-safety issues such as protecting their
privacy and managing approaches from cyber-bullies.
John Pearce on 23 Apr 12It is commonly recognized that our nation's progress depends on improving learning, thereby creating healthier communities and a stronger workforce. In today's world, that requires us to take advantage of new learning tools to ensure that our children's learning is practical and prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century. The advantages of digital media now greatly outweigh the disadvantages and require that schools update their thinking and policies to provide guidance on the use of these tools to improve student learning and achievement.
