We talk a lot about how technology potentially harms children due to an inordinate amount of TV time, competitions on ultra-violent video games, inappropriate social media postings, inadequate interpersonal development, cyber bullying and virtual reality stranger danger. In contrast, today I leveraged technology to help my children; I registered for my sons’ online grade book. Not only can I monitor their homework submittals and test averages, but I can sign up for automatic email notifications for unexcused absences and automatic grade notifications based on user defined settings; I opted in for a weekly grade report and notifications for any grade which falls below 85.
Some might call this helicopter parenting but I disagree. Knowledge is power and online grade books give parents a measure of insight into their children’s educational requirements. Today’s lessons are fast paced and in-depth; small missteps decrease opportunities for post-secondary education. Not utilizing available technology would seem short sighted and ineffective. Technology promotes productivity and utilizing online tools to monitor and course correct a child’s educational progress seems like a great fit.
Christine
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