Teach kids to think, not just click. Digital skills vital.
I agree with the idea that we need to equip our children for the online world. But just 'digital literacy classes' feels a bit like a sticking plaster on a gaping wound. We need to be thinking bigger. Our schools are already stretched so thin, and adding more compulsory subjects, even important ones, without proper resources just isn’t realistic.
Instead of just a separate class, I think we need to properly embed critical thinking and media evaluation across the entire curriculum. History lessons can analyse propaganda, English can dissect persuasive online articles, and even science can look at how data is presented. This way, it’s not just another box to tick, but a fundamental part of how we teach everything. We should also be looking at how we can use this to promote Scottish history and culture online, giving our kids a stronger sense of their own identity in a globalised world.
Prioritise Scots in Scottish Homes
We should introduce a new policy that prioritises social housing for Scottish residents, particularly those who have been on the waiting list for years. This is desperately needed because it's getting to the point where people who have lived and worked in Scotland their whole lives are being pushed to the back of the queue for a roof over their head. I've seen it happen to families in my own community, and it's heartbreaking to think that they're being denied a basic necessity like a home.
The way it would work is that we'd give priority to Scottish residents who have been on the waiting list for a certain amount of time, let's say five years or more. This would ensure that people who have been waiting patiently for a home are finally given a chance to get one. We'd also introduce stricter rules on who is eligible for social housing, to prevent people from outside Scotland from jumping the queue.
What do you think?
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