| In a fast-pace society that promotes information | | | | agencies that specialise in cultural exchange. Such can |
| through technological channels, culture has become a | | | | include pen-pal sites (under parental permission) which |
| powerful and creative tool that can be reached | | | | link up children from different countries. This can be |
| through home computers. Instead of exposing children | | | | axed on language exchange skills for example. |
| to hours of television watching or computer games, | | | | 4. Free internet sites that publish world music are |
| you can use technology to achieve higher educational | | | | excellent media for accustoming children to different |
| benefits. Bring your children closer to knowledge by | | | | musical heritage. Coupled with lyrics this is an effective |
| introducing them to e-culture, which is virtually free and | | | | tool for language acquisition and ear development |
| can be monitored by parents and teachers. Integrate | | | | training opportunities. |
| the following steps to encourage your children to be | | | | 5. Try exploring culture with your children through |
| more engaged: | | | | different culinary sites that compile recipes from |
| 1. Visit virtual museum collections by introducing your | | | | around the world. Especially interesting sites include |
| children to websites of key world museums. These | | | | information on the origins of cooking techniques, |
| are very rich in information and work strongly on visual | | | | ingredients and ethnic backgrounds to promote |
| aids; some have WebPages dedicated to children and | | | | international cuisine, while teaching children the value of |
| e-learning. | | | | trying different tastes. |
| 2. Enter forums of cultural foundations/organisations | | | | The internet is a powerful educational tool for families |
| within your region so that children can acquire | | | | and rather economical. It can provide, under supervision, |
| knowledge of cultural activities in their immediate | | | | knowledge, entertainment and education for children |
| environment. This can open doors for them to | | | | that do not benefit from the possibility to travel |
| participate in activities and workshops and keeps them | | | | extensively. This can become a catalyst for a child's |
| up-to-date with local projects. | | | | future wants, dreams and aspirations to be a true |
| 3. Encourage your children to subscribe to reputable | | | | citizen of this earth with a cultivated 'global heart'. |