“Digital Literacy Should Be The Fourth Pillar Of A Child’s Education Alongside Reading, Writing And Mathematics And Be Resourced And Taught Accordingly”
House of Lords
Digilearning believe that every child must gain essential skills and learn about the digital space in a fun, safe, and engaging way to enable them to understand a world that is increasingly dominated by technology.
Research performed by Nominet, Oxford, June 2019 revealed that 78% of 11-17 year – olds and 58% of 18–24-year-olds believe that technology had been good for them personally. The youngest age group surveyed have the most positive view, saying that technology helps them in all areas of their lives (81%) and that they expect it to create job opportunities for them (69%). The 18-24 age group also expressed interesting perspectives on the role technology and the internet has on communication, learning and self-help. Again, the positive sentiment in these areas far outweighed any negative opinions. You can read the full report here.
DigiLearning was created to inspire and encourage young people (teachers and parents) across the world to develop their talents in the digital space and thrive. The charity is only one year old and was founded by Lisa Goodchild and Sarah Wilson. Both ladies set up this charity after undergoing and understanding the realities of growing up on a council estate with single parents, poverty and crime but having the opportunity and finding digital and realising the power of it to change paths. It’s become their passion to provide the same opportunities to others to help them progress in life.
Lisa reached out to Everything Community for some help with their current DigiRise programme which currently has 45 young people taking part remotely. Everything Community worked with Everything Branded to provide Lisa and the team with some free branded face masks to add to their welcome packs. Along with this collaboration Everything Community and Paul Rowlett are looking forward to more projects in this new year with DigiLearning, watch this space for more!
If you think Digilearning could help you or someone that you may know, visit their website here or you can call them on 02084649134 or email info@digilearning.co.uk.
