by Janet Murray, the Guardian
Professor Sugata Mitra’s suggestion that children should be allowed to use the internet in exams has sparked a new level of debate about online learning. Speaking at a British Council debate last year, the academic – whose debut novel inspired the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire – suggested that this would inspire teachers and encourage children to become more independent learners. So are schools currently using the internet to its full potential? Do current approaches to teaching and learning get the best out of children? Or are concerns about safety and security stifling their creativity? These were some of the questions raised at a recent debate hosted by the Guardian, in association with Zurich Municipal.
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