Being a first time user, I found that this site to be a very helpful instrument for parents. I have tried many times to locate information on the Web that would allow me to access appropriate sites for the parents of my students. The Parent section of this document gives many ideas of places for adults to visit and access relevant information that will aid them in finding innovative ways to incorporate technology into their homes. Presently, I feel that parents lack hands-on applications for their children to access technology at home. Some feel that PlayStation, Nintendo, and other games represent quality technology for their children. This is not the case in most instances. Students need academically based technology available at home as well as the school environment.
I have a student this year who is terrified of the computer. When I mention the trip to the Computer Lab she bursts into tears. Our school participated in a program called Kids College that is an academically based sports game. She is so scared that she will cry rather than attempt to play the games. I have had to sit beside her and keep her calm just to get a score to report. This is a very sad situation. I mentioned this situation to her parents at our last conference. They said they did not have a computer in the house. They are planning on purchasing one in the near future, while in the meantime, this student is terrified to enter the room where the computers are housed.
I feel this site will be a perfect place to send the parents to help them find appropriate activities for their children to engage in. I plan on adding this site to the information that is given to my parents at the beginning of the year.
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