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ffcoiliariae themselves with new technologies.* said Darling
To help parents learn more about technology the NCR Mamed up with the Vernon Foundation to create “The Verizon Tech Suwy Awards. ' a national program designed to help parents team to use tech nology to build kids' learning skills.
Here are some tips gleaned torn this teamwork;
t Technology doesn’t just happen an a computer: Take inventory of the technology voui child comes in contact with at home, at schouL and in the con ii munity. Encourage young kids to help you scan items at the supermarket. Ask your librarian to nelp you find books together on the elec tronic card catalogue Show children how to type ui the correct cooking time on the microwave.
• Show your work. When your child is doing researc h using the Internet ask him to show you the sites he used Review them together and talk about how your child knows the • information is reliable and ocvu rate. Can you tell who the author of the information is? What are
I the author's uuahfie*non&-' Can you find the date the information was written or posted '
• What b your chUd doing when she blogs or uses peaM» peer social networking sites? She's afterurg opinions on thing"' that are important to her. To ensure healthy hehannor. first teach your child safe Internet
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