Children take their first critical steps toward learning to read and write very early in life. The role of teachers in this process is of critical importance. Plain teaching can be easily enriched with a touch of online free educational tools that can make them more attractive to young learners.
Globalization and rapid technological change have made knowledge a critical determinant of competitiveness in the world economy. The World Bank is playing an important role in assisting countries in taking advantage of the opportunities in information and communications technologies (ICTs) to contribute to education goals and poverty reduction strategies.
Reading about the news not only makes use of literacy skills but also relevant knowledge and understanding about the world. This website provides age-appropriate news material, videos and pictures.
Great! This is a great resource to get some productive discussion started. Also, it can engage students into critical thinking and point of view analisys.
Writing this down on my Journal!