Internet school: learn at home using the Web

Having Fun
Online learning is a visual and aural treat for children, and that means they can concentrate on what they enjoy, rather than feeling disheartened by lessons because of dull text books, dry presentation or a droning teacher. Teachers have to compromise in order to please all the children, whereas on the Web, instance choices and changes can be made.

If a website on mathematics doesn't stimulate your child, for instance, there’s bound to be another that will. And between tough lessons on science and history, you can instantly switch to a playtime site for word games, puzzles and quizzes all of which work as indirect teaching as well as recreation.

Drawbacks
The key drawback of using the Internet as the main teaching tool is that children can be isolated. The school playground is an important factor for children, helping them socialise and learn the rough and tumble of forming relationships and working in teams.

This can be overcome with the aid of local authorities and government initiatives. Schools could provide social and play centres for children who are being educated at home. With more parents opting to take charge of their childrens’ education, the pressure for this kind of concession from schools will increase.

After all, we live in an age where technology is changing society so rapidly that anything could happen over the next few decades. By then, there could be more children learning online at home than at school…

Find out more about educating your child at home via the Internet at Education Otherwise the organisation that provides support to parents who want their children to learn at home.