BALTIMORE, MD — (Marketwired) — 10/22/13 — Computers, video games, mobile phones, and tablets are ubiquitous in our lives and the lives of our kids. Parents want to embrace technology to facilitate their children-s learning. But with so much technology available, how are parents supposed to know which tools and activities will actually help build skills?
“Every day new resources appear in our Apps stores and we-re bombarded with all the -Best of- and -Top 10- lists. Parents should look for reviews and endorsements by reliable sources, including educational organizations, before giving their children access to any new tech resource,” says Julia Fitzgerald, Sylvan Learning-s Chief Marketing Officer.
To help parents make good choices with digital media, Sylvan Learning is offering seven simple guidelines for selecting new tech tools and apps:
“When used effectively, technology helps enable and empower our children-s educational lives,” says Fitzgerald. “The key lies in monitoring kids- electronic use. There-s no substitute for parental involvement when it comes to encouraging our children to learn. Playing educational games with our kids is a great way to encourage their academic progress. Also, as parents we need to remember to model good behavior and limit our own screen time.”
For additional tips and resources, contact your local Sylvan center at 1-800-31-SUCCESS or visit us on the web at .
Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels with more than 30 years of experience and nearly 800 centers located throughout North America. Sylvan-s trained and Sylvan-certified instructors provide personalized instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Sylvan also hosts , a blog offering tips and resources from moms and education experts. For more information, call 1-800-31-SUCCESS or visit
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