How should the Internet be adopted in primary education system so that young children can use it positively and constructively in order to avoid the menace that comes with it?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Introduction1

Background of the Study1

Research Aims and Objectives2

Research Question2

Significance of the Study2

Rationale for the study4

Ethical Considerations5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW7

Introduction7

Internet7

Internet and Education8

Internet Use in Education systems9

Internet Use and Student Grade Level10

Internet Use and Teaching Experience10

Internet Use and Technical Support11

Use of technology in classrooms-Past and Present11

Internet and Students12

Internet and Teachers13

Internet and Parents13

Current Trend of the Internet in Education14

Critical Impact of the Internet on Education15

Critical Impact of the Internet on Students15

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY17

Introduction17

Research Methodology17

Application of Methodology17

Research Approach18

Search Technique19

Sampling and Sampling Design19

Limitations20

REFERENCES21

APPENDIX24

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Introduction

This chapter will provide the background of this study and justification for conducting the research through providing importance of this research. Furthermore, it will discuss the main aims and objectives and research questions that are going to be the base of the research.

Background of the Study

Communication and Information technology has acquired a vital and significant place in the world. It has become essential in every walk of life and has become an important part of workplace, education and country's economy. In the entire world, majority of the work is been performed through these machine and children are more interested in working and playing on computers (Solomon & Schrum, 2002, 34). The number of internet users has been rapidly increasing with the constant developments and innovations of the Internet. It has been observed that the social class and age of Internet users is highly rich and has a vast impact on the young people. Therefore, the influence of internet on community and the contributions to society cannot be ignored.

The use of Information technology productively is one of the most important indicators of economic and national developments. Innovations, and developments in technology, specifically in Information technology, has brought huge changes and have extensively contributed towards making things easier in every-day life. It is true that the role played by information technology is very important and the issues related to its use in contemporary education system are increasingly discussed on global level. In the field of education, majority of the specialist's state that is used properly, Internet and communication technology can significantly enhance and foster learning and teaching. According to a researcher, the emergence of Internet, specifically www (World Wide Web) has provided a unique dimension to the creativity and delivery of information, which globally generated digitization of programs (Kuhlemeier & Hemker, 2007, 460).

Research Aim and Objectives

The main aim of the research is “To find out the ways in which the internet teaching in young children be used effectively and efficiently.” This aim will be achieved under the light of following objectives:

To indentify possible causes that encourage teachers to use Internet in primary classrooms

To figure out the effects caused by the teachings through internet in the young children

To identify the ways through which teachers can incorporate technology in effective teaching to the young children

To suggest methods to erode the menace ...