In this article I describe web sites that will help parents learn about the Internet and sites that can supplement what is taught in the classroom. Getting Comfortable with the Web Helping parents feel comfortable using the web is often the first step. Teachers can direct parents, through newsletters or notes home, to sites that provide an introduction to the Internet. Schools can also provide parents with a crash course in WWW basics during open house. And we never should overlook students.
Many youngsters have the skills to take on the role of teacher and help parents navigate the web.
Parents also need guidance in searching and becoming critical consumers of what the web has to offer. When teachers highlight sites that have their approval, parents feel confident to dive right in. I also appreciate search tips from the technology teacher at Kelly's school. For example, she recommends the kid-friendly Yahooligans and AskJeeves for Kids search engines. They are the only search sites I know of that have been screened to make sure all content is appropriate for children.