...Children are exposed to computers at an early age and some even children know more than their parents about computers. However, regular computer use can have some negative effects on children, especially those that frequently use computers for extended periods of time. Visual Problems Some children who frequently use the computer may be at risk for developing vision problems. According to the American Optometric Association, children can be even more susceptible than adult to developing eye discomfort, fatigue, headaches and blurred vision. One reason this may occur is that a child may be more apt to ignore problems when they are viewing a computer screen. For example, an adult that is having problems with glare when viewing a computer screen may try to adjust the screen to reduce the glare. A child will not do this. Instead, a child will simply adapt to the problem. This can cause increased stress on their vision and can potentially lead a child to needing glasses at an early age. These potential vision difficulties can also interfere in a child's ability to do schoolwork or read. Bates Method Secrets How to See Better Without Glasses & Improve Your Eyesight Naturally! www.Program-for-Better-Vision.com Sponsored Links Physical Decline According to Wellesley University, hours behind a keyboard can take a heavy toll on childrens' bodies. It can cause delays and strain on their developing musculoskeletal system. It also takes away time that a child usually spends out playing...
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...In today's modern world, computers are an essential part of everyday life. Around the globe, children often use computers from a very young age. Although it is important for children to participate in various well-balanced activities, in my opinion, children who use the computer daily are actually developing a critical skill for future success. The bases for my views are personal, academic, and professional. From a personal point of view, computers are an invaluable resource to help young people explore the world around them. For example, children who use Internet to satisfy their curiosity about diverse topics are already becoming independent learners. No child with a computer is ever bored! By starting early in their lives, children feel totally at ease around computers; they are also able to take advantage of the wide range of services computers provide. From an academic viewpoint, children have no choice but to master this technological invention. For instance, when I was in university, students brought their laptops to class to take notes, do research and exchange information. They wrote assignments, created presentations and developed databases. Children who build early confidence and experience in these abilities are at a distinct advantage over those who have not. From a professional perspective, the computer has found a permanent place in the workplace. Today, employers still pay to provide computer training to their employees. Tomorrow, corporations will expect prospective...
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...THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE VI PUPILS IN ___________ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S. Y. 2010 - 2011 A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College Department ________________________________ Quezon In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for Research 2 ________________________ October 2010 Chapter I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Computers are ubiquitous. As computers have become less expensive they have been purchased by more and more families for their homes. Because of this, many children begin to use computers at an early age. Even if computers are not available in their home, children almost certainly will begin to come into contact with computers in school. Some adults are amazed by how readily young children use computers. Many children find that using computers gives them a sense of power and accomplishment. And, unlike many adults whose first or primary contact with computers is work related, most children first use computers for entertainment purposes and games. This is by no means the only use that children have for computers. Because computer use is promoted in schools, and because computers are so ubiquitous, children have a great deal of exposure to them. Not everyone, however, is comfortable with the use of computers by young children. Some, including the Alliance for Childhood, have called for a halt to the...
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...THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE VI PUPILS IN ___________ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S. Y. 2010 - 2011 A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College Department ________________________________ Quezon In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for Research 2 ________________________ October 2010 Chapter I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Computers are ubiquitous. As computers have become less expensive they have been purchased by more and more families for their homes. Because of this, many children begin to use computers at an early age. Even if computers are not available in their home, children almost certainly will begin to come into contact with computers in school. Some adults are amazed by how readily young children use computers. Many children find that using computers gives them a sense of power and accomplishment. And, unlike many adults whose first or primary contact with computers is work related, most children first use computers for entertainment purposes and games. This is by no means the only use that children have for computers. Because computer use is promoted in schools, and because computers are so ubiquitous, children have a great deal of exposure to them. Not everyone, however, is comfortable with the use of computers by young children. Some, including the Alliance for Childhood, have called for a halt to the...
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...Essay Computers are becoming common in family and hence children have more time using the computers. In other words, it takes children an increasing amount of time on computers. Nevertheless，some studies suggest that children are affected a lot in negative aspect by using computers excessively. The essay will explain the effect of computer use on children, focusing on children’s physical health, psychological health and development. Being exposed to computer for prolonged periods is harmful for children’s physical health. Children’s muscles are likely to be injured since the design of computer use workstation is not suitable for children (Shields&Behrman,2001). In addition, children may be overweight when using computers for extended periods of time and hence the possibility of obesity is increased. As children spend their time playing computer games instead of doing some physical exercises, their body can easily get weaker. More than two hundred people suffer injury from excessive computer use, which is reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Shields&Behrman,2001). The psychological health is also be negatively affected by excessive computer use. An in-depth analysis about the effects on children suggests that children who are addicted to computers often feel lonely and depressed (Shields& Behrman, 2001), because they have little time communicating with other people. The research on violent computer games suggests that playing such games...
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...The Harmful Effects of Computers and the Internet Robin Diaz Strayer University Abstract Computers along with the Internet have come a long way from their first uses in the military and by large corporations. Today, computers are an important part of modern life. More and more people are purchasing computers for use in the home. Whether they are surfing the web or managing their finances, computers have become a useful tool. Some parents are purchasing computers and using them as electronic babysitters for their children. They might not see the dangers of this behavior. Everyday children are becoming addicted to computers and the internet the same way a person becomes addicted to drugs. Parents have to take extra care of making sure that their children are safe on and from the computer and the Internet. There are so many dangers that face children in the virtual world. It’s up to the parents to keep the kids safe from those dangers. The Harmful Effects of Computers and the Internet Over the past few years, I have noticed just how dependent my whole family is on technology. Currently in my home we have four computers with internet access, two Microsoft X-Box 360s, a Sony Playstation 2 and a Playstation 3. As a wife and mother, I have to be concerned about what my family is being exposed to. I thought that as long as I spot checked what my children were doing, that they would be okay. I had mistakenly believed that my children would understand the rights and...
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...Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Essay 1 – High Score – Band 8-9 In today's modern world, computers are an essential part of everyday life. Around the globe, children often use computers from a very young age. Although it is important for children to participate in various well-balanced activities, in my opinion, children who use the computer daily are actually developing a critical skill for future success. The bases for my views are personal, academic, and professional. From a personal point of view, computers are an invaluable resource to help young people explore the world around them. For example, children who use Internet to satisfy their curiosity about diverse topics are already becoming independent learners. No child with a computer is ever bored! By starting early in their lives, children feel totally at ease around computers; they are also able to take advantage of the wide range of services computers provide. From an academic viewpoint, children have no choice but to master this technological invention. For instance, when I was in university, students brought their laptops to class to take notes, do research and exchange information. They wrote assignments, created presentations and developed databases. Children who build early confidence and experience in these abilities are at a distinct...
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...ISSUE ABOUT? This issue is about children within the school system being blamed for low grades and failing classes. The issues don’t only rely on the child, but the school also. Many teachers blame a children parent, their home lives, their communities, and even their genetics as a cause or the students themselves saying something must be internally wrong with them. Rather, what might be the issue is the school itself. Maybe it’s the beliefs, practices, procedures, and policies of a particular school that causes a child not to do well within the school system. There are many curriculum’s in a school that may affect a child in a positive or negative way. In schools all of them have the basic curriculum’s such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer, History, and Gym. Other schools may have more or less depending on what’s the specialty of the school. Either way, there should be equity within all schools no matter what they are focusing on. ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY In all of theses subjects within schools teachers need to be told again that each child is different, so there many need to be unique books or classroom activities and specific tools, gadgets that all children can use. Each child needs to feel as equally important as every other child feels, so equity wouldn’t be a problem within the school systems. As teachers conduct their English class they should also read and in such a way that all students can learn. Many children learn in different ways, such...
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...This assignment will also be discussing the role of the computers. It compares the difference between having a computer and for the people who do not use a computer. ICT is also used by children and young people in an educational setting. There are policy and procedures relating to children and young people regarding the use of ICT. Also included in this documents, are policy and procedural methods children and young people use in the class room setting. Another aspect discussed will be how ICT uses software packages. Packages used are Microsoft word and Excel in order to manage the educational setting. There are many different ways to store and organise the information in the workplace setting. In modern society ICT is used to promote the efficient running of an organisation. When using ICT to help store and organise the information on children, software packages are used. Excel is used for inputting data and to organise files and information. There are many ways Excel help the staff in an educational setting. It helps the staff to put the registers in order. Every morning when children come to the setting staff marks the register for the school records. This will allow the staff to manage the attendance of every child, this service gets updated everyday. Excel contains all the personal details of every child, so that it is easy for staff to access the files if they need to discover any information about the children, such as the child’s background, or if the child is allergic...
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...students complete an assignment on one of several computers given to the school by the Cable & Wireless Jamaica Foundation and Teens 4 Technology. Dr Joseph Bonsu-Akoto, Contributor With calls from politicians and academics to make children in schools computer literate, a lot of organisations are rushing to ensure that children in Third World countries, in particular, are not left out in the computer age. I agree with the premise that being computer literate in the 21st century is the way forward to compete in today's job market. But one must be careful as to the type of implementation of such schemes. I am opposed to the idea that computers can help advance the knowledge of elementary students. I believe that the traditional method is still the most useful method even in the 21st century for elementary students. EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE Children need stronger personal bonds with caring adults. Yet powerful technologies are distracting children and adults from each other. Children also need time for active, physical play; hands-on lessons of all kinds, especially in the arts; and direct experience of the natural world. Research shows these are not frills but are essential for healthy child development. Yet many schools have cut already minimal offerings in these areas to shift time and money to expensive, unproven technology. The emphasis on technology is diverting us from the urgent social and educational needs of low-income children. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor...
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...our potentials and widening our mind in the society or community we belong. While I am thinking on how to set up my theme into organized details, brain storming and concept mapping pop in the lead. In addition, I found out that my topic was full of vast ideas. Thinking that my topic was so easy, yes it is so easy but full of thoughts. For me enable to swim this wide ocean of ideas, I need to configure my thoughts and get the pearl of the orient of each subject matter that are included here. The title of my essay is technology and morality. It has a two parts; first, the part one, “the effect of computer in children s' morality; then the part two, “the social media modifying the moral standard of humanity. Nevertheless, this essay will focused only on the part one; respectively it is all about the impact of computer to the one of the parts of our society, the children. The children have a great role in our life. It is a stage of process where the stepping-stone for adolescent and adulthood...
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...110016 India Webmaster’s e-mail: himanshut@niit.com Website: www.niitholeinthewall.com Abstract Earlier work, often referred to as the "hole in the wall" experiments, has shown that groups of children can learn to use public computers on their own. This paper presents the method and results of an experiment conducted to investigate whether such unsupervised group learn ing in shared public spaces is universal. The experiment was conducted with "hole in the wall" (minimally invasive education, or MIE) computers in 17 locations in rural India. Focus groups in each location were tested for computer literacy for 9 months. Results, which are discussed in the paper, show that groups of children can learn to use computers and the Internet on their own, irrespective of who or where they are. It is further observed that such group self -instruction is as effective as traditional classroom instruction. At the same time, such learning is considerably less expensive and independent of teachers and schools. The results point to a new pedagogy for children’s education in those circumstances where schools and teachers are either absent or not effective due to any reason. Introduction Current research on computers in education is, generally, on the influence and consequences of computers in the school settings that are characterized by direct instructional methods of the last century. These methods are effective in structured teaching systems where all students try to achieve...
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...Applied Developmental Psychology 22 (2001) 7 ± 30 The impact of computer use on children's and adolescents' development Kaveri Subrahmanyama,*, Patricia Greenfieldb, Robert Krautc, Elisheva Grossb a Child and Family Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA b University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA c Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Abstract In recent years, electronic games, home computers, and the Internet have assumed an important place in our lives. This paper presents a review of the research on the impact of home computer use on the development of children and adolescents. Time use data are presented along with a discussion of factors such as age, gender, and ethnicity, which impact the time spent on computers as well as the activities engaged in. Research on the impact of computer use on cognitive skill and academic development, social development and relationships, and perceptions of reality and violent behavior is reviewed. The special role of the Internet in the lives of adolescents is brought out using data from the HomeNet study. The paper concludes with recommendations for future study in order to better understand the growing impact of computers on our youth. D 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: Children; Computers; Internet I really want to move to Antarctica Ð I'd want my cat and Internet access and I'd be happy. ±16 year old HomeNet participant...
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...Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? It has generally been observed that children are increasingly using computer every day. As the statement indicates, I also believe that using computer daily by children would have more adverse impacts on children rather than positive ones. In following I will investigate this issue furthermore. Firstly, we all know that children require physical activities. Accordingly, in many cases using every day computer leads to some health issues such as obesity and poor eyesight. Secondly, according to many experts, using computer in some cases can be addictive. Thus, it may cause some children to spend the majority of their time with it. Thirdly, when children have daily access to computer, they might encounter to some undesired contents such as sexual or violence material which can disturb them mentally and psychologically. For instance, few months ago my younger brother, who is 6 years old, saw a very violent clip in YouTube. As a result of this event, for almost a week my baby brother couldn’t sleep regularly. Of course I wrote a complaint to YouTube and requested them to remove that clip, but unfortunately the harm has been done. However, one can argue that, computers are essential devices, therefore, it is impractical for anyone to avoid them even children. I also believe this is a valid point and children can gain a lot from computers, but by proper and monitored...
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...Topic: Computer addiction and how it can be overcome. Computer game addiction is the main problem for the parents and the big question mark for the parents such as why my children can addicted to the games, and what should we do to stop their addiction, nowadays, the children spend their times in the computer for them it’s the games and technology era not the bicycle era again. The truth is the parents have a big effect for this problem because they are the one who buy the children computer and the one who buy the children a computer games, it is not bad to play computer games, but if too much, it is not good also, the children need socialize with their friends, they need friends in the real life, not friends in the games world. There are many solutions for the parents to prevent their children’s computer usage. Parents contribution are very important to help the children who addicted to games, children must know the negative effect because of their addiction, such as: have no friends in the real life, school grade become bad, and the games will effect their health, specially their eyes. Parents can help their children with many way such as use the technology, automatic shut down, use the scheduled task, parents can also indirectly stop the children use the computer too much, use the computer usage as the present if they done their assignment, for the example. Teens can ask help to their parents to remind them if they’re already spend their time too much in computer and also...
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