Do you know any time-challenged parents who want to help their children use time productively? There is no question that kids can spend multiple hours per day on the internet, often to the detriment of homework. YouTube is one of the favorite spots.
Now there is another site growing, called TeacherTube, based on the YouTube concept, that is available to help children with homework and for exploring topics of interest. They get involved in the same video process while parents can be more comfortable with what their kids are seeing and learning. Topics cover curriculum from elementary school to high school. Many school districts and teachers are using this as part of their educational delivery, for daily lessons and for homework assignments.
It is one more avenue for busy parents, who often struggle to fit in time for homework help, to explore. Children can be more productive and still spend time online. As with any internet site, the caveat remains that videos can vary in quality and educational value.
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1 Julie // Apr 22, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Although a static video is certainly helpful for reviewing lessons, when it comes to homework, frustrated kids and their parents need someone who can help them with their specific question.
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