By Lottie Welch
27th Jan 2021 | Local News
Dorchester headteacher and national digital learning expert Mr Gary Spracklen is reminding parents and carers of the rewards and risks associated with online video games ahead of International Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, February 9.
In his letter to parents and carers of pupils at The Prince of Wales School, Mr Spracklen highlighted how "playing age-appropriate computer games may have real-world benefits for hand-eye coordination and sensorimotor skills" while also recognising that "the audio chat feature within age-appropriate computer games, when used properly as a form of coordination, can also teach communication skills".