Could YouTube lead to virtual field trips for young kids today? Maybe -- but if my experience is any indication, Moms and Dads sometimes need to close that browser window pretty darn quick. Here's a story I wrote for Parents' Choice this month that highlights the pitfalls and offers suggestions on more kid-friendly video outlets.
An excerpt:
"... we were clicking through other video clips, asking questions and talking about what we saw. We had taken a virtual field trip -- a mini excursion that lasted 15 minutes, cost nothing, and could be embarked upon as soon as curiosity struck.
But as I soon learned, YouTube field trips require adult chaperones..." Read more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Great article! And thanks for the helpful links to fun & safe sites. I can't wait to show these to Aidan!
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