UK Schools Urge Students To Use Their PlayStation Or Xbox To Learn

UK schools are urging parents and their children to use PlayStation or Xbox consoles to learn from home during lockdown.

The UK is currently in its third full lockdown in an attempt to hopefully stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Many schools across the country have closed as a result.

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While some pupils are still attending schools (those whose parents are key workers), many children are now taking virtual classes from their teachers at home.

Sadly not all children have access to PCs, laptops and tablets to take part in the virtual classes. Parents with several children might not have enough equipment to go around.

Thankfully if your children have a PlayStation or Xbox console, there is a fantastic workaround for those struggling to gain access to the virtual classes.

It’s easily forgotten that the consoles have internet browsers. These can run services like Microsoft Teams, the popular software used to conduct the classes from home.

As a result, schools across the UK are sharing reminders for pupils to use their PlayStation and Xbox consoles should they need to access their classes.

It’s also worth keeping in mind that smart TVs also have internet browsers. Of course you’ll still need an internet connection regardless, which is another issue for some.

It’s rare to see schools encourage using games consoles, but it’s definitely a smart idea to use your PlayStation or Xbox to learn!

As a parent who is homeschooling, the gaming console workaround is a fantastic alternative in my opinion. If you’re a parent, I wish you all the best of luck during these challenging times.

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