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How much homework do your dcs do on the computer?

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breadandbutterfly · 16/12/2012 18:47

Just wondering, as my dd claims a lot of her homework is on the PC - which i suspect is not true (or unimaginative on her part). For example, French - she does revision online, uses google translate (to my horror and her detriment) and would not dream of using a real dictionary when an online one is there at the click of a mouse...

Do others find this a problem, too? Or is it actually a problem - am i just being old-fashioned here and should I just assume this is the new normal?

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BooksandaCuppa · 16/12/2012 19:51

Oh and ds does very little on the pc. Only one PowerPoint for science so far (again, how do children without manage that?) and some maths on manga high. Otherwise, homework consists of written tasks, exercises, planning, map work, revision, etc etc depending on the subject. And he knows the house rule of not going to the internet til you've checked the bookshelves and your textbooks! (however he's not had many research homeworks yet).

BooksandaCuppa · 16/12/2012 19:46

I almost guarantee you she will not be allowed to use google translate for languages. I would certainly challenge her on that one!

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breadandbutterfly · 16/12/2012 19:35

How do ypou police it and ensure they are not on facebook/game etc while claiming to be doing homework?

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creamteas · 16/12/2012 18:53

All of it Xmas Grin. I can't remember the last time homework wasn't linked to the computer one way or another.

I really feel sorry for the kids who don't have internet access at home, I know there is homework club after school and (some) public libraries, but not sure this really adequate given the amount of work they have to do online