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Kids’ Education on Digital Platforms: The Future of Learning

Choose the Right Digital Learning Tool

There are many types of digital content that help children learn. This makes learning fun, interactive, and easy. Here are some types of digital content:

  1. Educational Videos: YouTube Kids, Khan Academy, Xylem – Videos that explain math, science, and language lessons in a fun way. 
  2. Interactive Learning Apps: Duolingo – For language learning (English, Arabic, French, etc.). Photomath, Cuemath – For solving math problems. ABCmouse, Reading Eggs – Learning, reading and writing for young children.
  3. Audio/Podcasts: Spotify (Kids’ Podcasts), Storynory – For listening to stories, songs, history, etc. Audible (Kids’ Section) – Audiobooks.
  4. Gamification & Coding: Scratch, Code.org – For kids to learn coding. Prodigy Math – For learning math through games.
  5. E-Books & PDFs: Amazon Kindle Kids’ Books, Epic! – Interactive e-books. NCERT/SCERT e-textbooks – To support school syllabus.
  6. Virtual Labs & AR/VR: Google Arts & Culture, Labster – To do science experiments virtually. QuiverVision – Drawings can be brought to life with AR.
  7. Online Quizzes & Worksheets: Kahoot!, Quizizz – To learn through fun quizzes. WorksheetWorks.com – Printable worksheets.
  8. Creative Tools: Canva for Kids, Tux Paint – To draw and design. GarageBand, BandLab – To create music.

Advantages of online classes:

  • Safe learning – You can study from home safely from viruses, diseases, etc.
    No time loss, no traffic problems.
  • Recorded classes – You can study missed classes later.
  • Variety of courses – You can take not only school syllabus, but also hobby classes (drawing, music, coding, etc.).
  • Global teachers – You can learn from the best tutors from all over the world.

Major online platforms:

  • Google Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft Teams – for school classes.
  • Unacademy, Khan Academy – for interactive learning.
  • Outschool, Udemy, Cuemath – for extracurricular activities (drawing, coding, music).
  • YouTube Kids – for educational videos.

Digital Smart Classes are a revolutionary change in education, however there are some disadvantages along with their advantages.

Advantages:

  • The subjects are made more interesting by using attractive and interactive videos, animations, 3D models, etc. This increases the interest of children in learning.
  • Extensive knowledge is obtained through the internet, digital libraries, and online resources.
  • Real-time data, case studies, and global trends can be introduced.
  • Through personalized learning activities, classes can be designed according to the learning pace of each child.
  • Learning becomes fundamental through quizzes, gamification, etc.
  • The child’s skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and use of technology are developed.

Disadvantages:

  • Learning is interrupted if the system crashes or the internet fails.
  • Excessive screen time can cause digital eye strain and sedentary lifestyle.
  • Attention span may be reduced.
  • Delay in social-emotional development
  • Reduced teacher-student and student-student interactions can affect social skills.
  • High funding is required to set up and maintain smart classrooms.
  • Problems such as online distraction (social media, games), cyberbullying, and data security may arise.

Important safety tips:

✔ Filter content with parental controls.
✔ Limit screen time.
✔ Watch/listen to digital content with your children occasionally.

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