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A new study finds that children ages 5-16 spend an average of 6 1/2 hours a day in front of a TV, video game console, mobile phone, computer or tablet.
Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Alfonso Gonzalez
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Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Alfonso Gonzalez
Karen Breznikar's comment,
October 13, 2015 2:49 AM
As a parent I see first hand the struggle between the devices and the real-life activities that takes place for students. There is definitely a need for balancing the use of ICT with hands on activities in the classroom
Michelle Waters's comment,
October 13, 2015 8:12 PM
This article really highlighted the impact that technology has in this world. According to the article, in the space of 20 years, children have more than doubled their ‘screen time.’ With technology at our students’ fingertips, it is no wonder that students are in many ways more literate than their teachers in regards to technological devices. It is a big debate in the educational sector whether students should be exposed to more ‘screen time’ in the classroom, and/or use paper and pens. Technology is rapidly changing the way education functions, and as Geography teachers, we need to hop on the ‘bandwagon’ and figure out how to use technology in the classroom in a way that is not harming our students.
Madeleine Carr's comment,
October 22, 2015 11:20 PM
It's quite a shocking statistic. I actually cannot believe that 6 and a half hours is spent in front of a screen, gaming console ect. From a generation of kids that have over half the amount of screen exposure, I can't fathom screen time taking up that much of my day. I would love to compare the amount of positive stimulation between our generation and the current kids. It has, however, put emphasis on the amount of ICT i need to be using in my classroom. The generation we will all be teaching will be so adjusted to ICT that it will borderline be an expectation. However. there is also opportunity to teach our students in a way that is stimulating I'm a completely different way such as outdoor practical/physical activity. Either way I believe we need to find a balance in our teaching strategies.
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