Adapted from Kids need digital literacy not just bans by The Evidence Base Party

Teach Kids to be Digital Citizens

Technology National by SalisburyGrit · 🏷️ 1. Concerned Citizen · Local · 1 month ago
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I think it's about time we got serious about teaching our kids how to use the internet responsibly, frankly it's a matter of common sense. Instead of just focusing on restricting access to social media, we should be introducing compulsory digital literacy classes in schools, that way kids can learn how to navigate the online world safely and critically.

One must consider the fact that our schools are already underfunded, so I propose we use existing resources to deliver these classes, perhaps by partnering with local community groups or businesses. We could also use some of the money saved from reducing bureaucracy in the education sector to fund these programmes. I've read somewhere that schools in rural areas are particularly struggling with limited resources, so it's essential we find a way to make this work without putting extra pressure on them.

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Sounds like a great idea, because what every underfunded school needs is another thing to teach, and I'm sure the kids will just love having yet another compulsory class to add to their already packed schedules. I mean, who needs maths or English when you can have digital literacy, right.
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Someone was saying the other day that our education system is too focused on ticking boxes and not enough on preparing kids for the real world, so isn't teaching digital literacy a way to address that criticism and give them practical skills they'll actually use.
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I think it's a good idea to teach kids about digital literacy, but I'm not sure partnering with local community groups or businesses is the best way to do it, as it could lead to inconsistent teaching and varying quality of education. I've seen this happen with other initiatives in our village school, where well-meaning volunteers have been brought in to teach specific subjects, but it's been a bit hit or miss. How would we ensure that these classes are being taught to a consistently high standard across different schools and areas?
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