How will Internet use provide effective learning?
Teachers, parents and pupils need to develop good practice in using the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning. There is a fine balance between encouraging autonomous learning and maintaining adequate supervision. Systems to ensure Internet use is as safe as possible will enable increased use, the quality of that use becomes a critical factor. Internet access will be purchased from a supplier that provides a service designed for pupils. This will include filtering appropriate to the age of pupils; Internet access will be planned to enrich and extend learning activities. Access levels will be reviewed to reflect the curriculum requirement; Pupils will be given clear objectives for Internet use; Staff will select sites which will support the learning outcomes planned for pupils’ age and maturity; Approved sites will be bookmarked; Pupils will be educated in taking responsibility for Internet access.
