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How early is too early for digital learning?
I get irritated when I see my son, who joined primary school last year, on websites where learning is gamified and everything is a competition
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There is a need to strike a balance and stay informed to harness the benefits of technology while safeguarding the healthy development of our young learners, says the writer.
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SINGAPORE – When my son started his primary school journey last year, I was a little surprised by the online platforms he had to use in Primary 1 to supplement his learning.
During his home-based learning (HBL) days, the teachers mostly assigned work that had to be completed online. To be honest, that made me uncomfortable.
