E-Culture: bring your children closer to culture
In a fast-paced society that promotes information through technological channels, culture has become a powerful and creative tool that can be accessed through home computers. Instead of exposing children to hours of television or computer games, you can use technology to achieve greater educational benefits. Bring your children closer to knowledge by introducing them to e-culture, which is practically free and can be supervised by parents and teachers. Integrate the following steps to encourage your children to participate more:
1. Visit the collections of virtual museums by introducing your children to the websites of the world’s leading museums. These are very rich in information and work strongly on visual aids; some have web pages dedicated to children and e-learning.
2. Enter forums of cultural foundations / organizations within your region so that children can gain knowledge about cultural activities in their immediate environment. This can open doors for them to participate in activities and workshops and keeps them up-to-date with local projects.
3. Encourage your children to subscribe to reputable agencies that specialize in cultural exchange. This may include pen pal sites (with parental permission) that connect children from different countries. This can come down to language exchange skills, for example.
4. Free Internet sites that publish world music are an excellent way to accustom children to different musical heritages. Along with letters, this is an effective tool for language acquisition and ear development training opportunities.
5. Try exploring the culture with your children through different culinary sites that collect recipes from around the world. Special interest sites include information on the origins of cooking techniques, ingredients, and ethnic origins to promote international cuisine, while teaching children the value of trying different flavors.
The Internet is a powerful educational tool for families and quite inexpensive. It can provide, under supervision, knowledge, entertainment and education to children who do not benefit from the possibility of traveling a lot. This can become a catalyst for a child’s future wishes, dreams and aspirations to be a true citizen of this earth with a cultivated ‘global heart’.