With millions of children impacted by school closures due to COVID-19 and parents trying to balance working from home and homeschooling, many have turned to digital tools for some help. National Geographic’s NatGeo@Home is blurring the lines between education and play to keep kids entertained.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, school’s out for many students around the world. As homeschooling becomes the new normal, edtech platform Atom Learning is offering free online courses to help children stay academically active and bridge the attainment gap for those who can’t afford private tutoring.

While parents worry about the disadvantages of their kids getting too much screen time, researchers believe they should be taught what lies behind the black box of AI. Canvas8 spoke to expert Stefania Druga about her work, which involves demystifying machine learning for the next generation.

With parents home-schooling during the lockdown, their time is stretched between their domestic and professional duties. Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq is lending a hand with a series of educational shows on YouTube to keep little ones entertained and give parents a break.