This discusses social media and entertainment but what about children who are using screen time primarily for educational content? Are the effects the same? Has this been quantified?
There's a lot to be said for learners disengaging from technology - to write, draw, plan, build and create, with others, using paper and other materials. As long as technology is balanced with active learning and learners aren't just passively receiving content from a device, tech has it's place. By what I've seen as a teacher is technology is often used as a pacifier to keep kids "busy" or a content provider without the deep learning attached.
As an educator, I feel this is a great question. The amount of time children are on screens at elementary school is growing each year. It used to be another resource, but is becoming the main resource.
This discusses social media and entertainment but what about children who are using screen time primarily for educational content? Are the effects the same? Has this been quantified?
That’s a very good question.
Research shows that ‘active’ screen time in school is much different than passive screen time.
Screen Time at School
aap.org
https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/qa-portal/qa-portal-library/qa-portal-library-questions/screen-time-at-school/
This table also illustrates the differences of active learning vs passive scrolling.
school screen time vs non school
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35856173/
Thank you!
How could you refer to anything from the SATANIC AAP?
There's a lot to be said for learners disengaging from technology - to write, draw, plan, build and create, with others, using paper and other materials. As long as technology is balanced with active learning and learners aren't just passively receiving content from a device, tech has it's place. By what I've seen as a teacher is technology is often used as a pacifier to keep kids "busy" or a content provider without the deep learning attached.
Thank you for the reply. I ask this because I homeschool using many electronic platforms.
As an educator, I feel this is a great question. The amount of time children are on screens at elementary school is growing each year. It used to be another resource, but is becoming the main resource.
Finally!!
Don’t forget almost all of those screens are radiating their brains with EMFs too!