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IT Jargon you need to know when you have kids who use computers.

One of the major barriers that prevent us from helping our children as they learn to make proper use of the computer and internet is the endless jargon that stands between us and the subject. How are we supposed to get to grips with this, when it seems to require a whole other language that we don’t understand? How can we stay on top of the current technology when it changes every single month? Well, you’ll be happy to hear that the subject isn’t actually half as complicated as it seems. Once you get to grip with the basic terms,…

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Simple but highly effective ways to avoid your child suffering from RSI.

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is the term used to refer to pain experienced in tendons, nerves or muscles caused by repetitive movement and overuse. It is most commonly associated with office workers staring at a computer screen all day. RSI is a…

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Gamification in education, is it all positive?

The gaming industry is huge and continues to grow at a staggering rate. There is a simple reason for this: games are so much fun! This key aspect has led, in part, to an equally staggering rise - the growth in society of…

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Should all kids learn to code?

Getting all children to code at school has been something of a cause célèbre for the tech industry for some time now. Many within the technology sector have been banging the drum for coding to feature on the curriculum for years, and…

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The benefits of blogging for kids.

The internet is all everywhere and it really is for everyone - young and old. And when it comes to kids there are few better and more beneficial ways for children to experience the internet than through blogging. So, here's a guide to…

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How do computers influence children’s development?

The fact that computers have become widespread throughout the western world over the past two decades has (unsurprisingly) had a massive effect on the development of our children. At this stage almost every child has access to a computer. As a result…

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How to address cyber bullying.

Unfortunately bullying is a fact of life. That doesn't mean that it's acceptable in any way, shape or form, of course. It is important as teachers and parents that we recognise that it can be dealt with. We can do much to…

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How are computers used in primary schools around the world?

Many teachers and home-schooling parents are unsure about the best way to integrate computers into the curriculum. There is universal agreement that computer skills will play a vital part of any child's future. Children need to be fully computer and digitally literate…

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All about eye strain.

One of the most common complaints of frequent computer users is the pain caused by eye strain. Children suffer from eye strain just as much as adults, but do not usually detect this in themselves.   Staring at the computer monitor -…

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