The disruption of normal school learning, with the suspension of the traditional classroom, however, ensured that children are safer in a home environment. There is a lot of information in the digital platforms that has no educational relevance or value at all to learners. FOCUSED ATTENTIONThe discipline required to effectively benefit from digital learning is, therefore, no different from that for ordinary classrooms. The safety of learners, both at school and online, ensures they’re protected from maltreatment and impairment of their psychological development. It is, therefore, important that parents and teachers talk to the learners about the dangers the internet poses to their safety and health.

Source: Daily Nation June 09, 2020 20:08 UTC