Kid's Education on Net

Net has brought great changes to lives of both teachers and students. According to one research by NCTA(National Cable Television Association), net is available in 68%-78% schools in the United States. About 67% k-12 educators use Internet for teaching resources. More and more classrooms get incorporated with computers. More and more kids are using net for leaning and research. The application of computers in education is a sure thing. And one of the most important services net is designed to provide is educational service. Here I will talk about applications of net in education and problems involved in them and possible solutions to these problems.

Application of net for educators

Advantages for Educators Using Net

• A valuable repository of resources for curriculum development
• Direct instruction in classroom
• Easy discussion with others all over the world

Problems for Educators Using Net and Possible Solutions

Educators still need improvement in their skills of using net effectively

• How to search for information efficiently
• How to log on, log off, and download
• How to incorporate materials on net into the curriculum

Possible solutions

• Providing basic computer training courses for prospective teachers at college and present educators is the only way.

Best Sites for Elementary Educators

Application of net for students

Advantages for Students Using Net

• Making learning great fun
• Interactive

Problems for Students Using Net and Possible Solutions

Security is the most serious problem for students using net

Possible solutions for students using net

• Blocking software
• Education and supervision are more important

Best Sites for Kids

Xiaoli Liu
College of Journalism and Communications