#INZpirED Archive
This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.
Friday January 13, 2017
9:30 PM EST
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Jan 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
Today’s topic: Screen time - how much time is good for children and its impact on their development.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
Screen time refers to how much time one spends in front of a screen, whether it’s a TV, smart device, or computer.
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 9:32 PM EST
Joining
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chat from Maryland to talk about screen time.
KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
There is a vast repository of research & articles suggesting that it is bad for kids - dangerous, leads to addiction, obesity etc
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
Meredith joining
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to talk about screen time - not sure that my thoughts on this topic match what research shows
KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
Morning Jim - our screen time begins I guess
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:35 PM EST
Love the term "screenagers" in this PBS article
https://t.co/o3M7Vlup6q
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:35 PM EST
Hi Meredith, that is exactly what we are trying to bust today. This myth is becoming a talking point in education
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
I am all ears!
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
Indeed - there is that movie on
https://t.co/Pqj1S3J76P
as well which is causing schools to worry
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
Good morning
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joining in from Mumbai, India hey Sunny!
KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
Morning Pranav - The cavalry has arrived :)
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
My, my .. this chat has quite the International participants! Impressive!
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
yes with a lot of inputs as a parent. I'm pro screentime :)
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
A screen is no more responsible for anxiety or depression or obesity than a deck of playing cards is responsible for gambling.
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
Ok, I will agree w/ your statement. What about the effects on the brain?
https://t.co/ykY4APnpYI
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
A screen is no more responsible for anxiety or depression or obesity than a deck of playing cards is responsible for gambling.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
good morning Meredith welcome to
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, we thrive on diversity not only in topics but participants as well :)
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 9:41 PM EST
Schools could have worried about screen time 50 years ago. There was no internet then, but you could watch TV morning to night.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:41 PM EST
All ears on this one Pranav - share your views
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:43 PM EST
But that was supposed to be educational. Then those devices were labelled "Idiot Boxes"
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:43 PM EST
Depends upon the activity in my view - would reading books on Kindle impact the brain similarly?
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:43 PM EST
In terms of addiction, it is up to the parents to monitor 1. the quantum of time spent in front of a screen 2. the sites visited
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:44 PM EST
Interesting question
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:45 PM EST
I'd say that too much reading can have negative effects as well.
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 9:45 PM EST
And you're talking with one of those educated idiots.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:45 PM EST
I agree but think the increased use of screens & portable devices in schools has brought the discussion to our domain
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:45 PM EST
My dotter watches dance song videos & practices then choreographs Bollywood song dances @ her school events & performs on stage.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
She watches hair & makeup videos & now teaches her mom a thing or two
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I think if guided right, there is a plethora of benefits
KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
You could be a lot of things Mr Katzaman but never an idiot - well unless you want to be :p
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:47 PM EST
Grew up w/ "boob" tube, used social media each day since 1993, watch tv/use Twitter @ same time-shouldn't my mind be fried by now?
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:47 PM EST
The key word is guidance - unsupervised anything can be unhealthy.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
She watches hair & makeup videos & now teaches her mom a thing or two
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I think if guided right, there is a plethora of benefits
mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:48 PM EST
I think that we need to worry about what kind of screen time happens. Consumption for creation
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
Children need time for language to develop.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
Exactly, I was 'addicted’ to video games from a wee age & spent countless hours too. Personal experience differs from research
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:47 PM EST
Grew up w/ "boob" tube, used social media each day since 1993, watch tv/use Twitter @ same time-shouldn't my mind be fried by now?
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
Exactly - Not all screen time is the same
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
Would a child with a variety of interests naturally gravitate toward a many different activities?
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
I also ensure she gets enuf of studies, swimming, running, playing with friends, reading in to her weekly schedule
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
How would you know it isn't? :)
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Even still one wonders what negative effects have transpired, even if unknown.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:51 PM EST
Yes, but research does show trends. Personal may vary. But need to recognize it.
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
Uh, this topic is challenging to talk about on Twitter w/ so few characters.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
absolutely, as juvenile minds can absorb anything and can easily stray off course even addiction if not guided right!
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:53 PM EST
I think that depends on upbringing. Need to expose more to more things. Earlier the better.
https://t.co/XLMgLp8F8g
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:53 PM EST
Agree however research can generalise too much and be quoted out of context
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:53 PM EST
Indeed it is.
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Blame TV for our short attn spans. Internet has made it. What was I saying?
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:54 PM EST
Oh yes. But that's not the fault of research. Is it?
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:54 PM EST
such a great sense of humor you have!
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 9:54 PM EST
I think k it is the job of the parent to show & introduce those avenues of interest & let the child decide which
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 9:55 PM EST
Yes, computer screen time can be used for good or ill.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:55 PM EST
Thanks! I had a humorous bone replaced in the late 90s.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
Come to think of it, it may have been an artificial implant
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
Could be, researchers are human as well. Seen some BMI studies ignore other contexts to focus on tech & vice versa
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
Haha :)
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
Yes, which is why it was a ?. I was thinking about PR/news generalizing rather than scientists' egos.
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mjjohnson1216
Jan 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
Not enough sleep last night :-( Have to sneak out the backdoor tonight. Great topic!
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
But what if parents don't have time, resources, or the interest to do so?
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
Thanks for joining in Meredith, Have a great night
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
I'd love to play a nice game of chess.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
Then shouldn’t we be saying parents are bad for kid’s development
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
I guess I'm scaring her away.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 9:59 PM EST
Good morning folks
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 9:59 PM EST
We can never say that. Otherwise we might head down the path of residential schools for all,
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 9:59 PM EST
Maybe it is that pic of yours. ;) too psychedelic
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:00 PM EST
Requiring parent licenses, and ending up with a brave new world.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:00 PM EST
Indeed stats and research can be quoted selectively to support your agenda/viewpoint
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:01 PM EST
then I think it's the parents fault & failing for not caring enough about their child's upbringing
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:01 PM EST
Sorry, joining in late.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:01 PM EST
Statistics will get you every time.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:01 PM EST
Was that a hint for more followers Mr Pant. :) Indeed the content & interaction plays an important part as well
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:02 PM EST
That may be true but it may not be. There are resources, time, and other factors.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:03 PM EST
Yes, this is why we need to teach our youngest to be creators along with being
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responsible consumers.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:03 PM EST
We might have to with all these millennials with reduced brain function due to screen time :)
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 10:03 PM EST
I encouraged our kids to get out and play. Our son decided he didn't like to sweat and ditched baseball for computer games.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:03 PM EST
being there for the child & giving time are prime, if one doesn't have then shud delay having kids
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:04 PM EST
parenting is a very important job as you have wet clay in you hands on a wheel spinning g fast
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:04 PM EST
Blame it on free enterprise ...
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:04 PM EST
Its the management
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https://t.co/v7DfdpAkza
naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:04 PM EST
Its the management
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:05 PM EST
Sometimes I enjoy listening to people quote them because of the happiness it gives them. The joy is amazing to see :)
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:05 PM EST
Should and reality are often two different things.
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But it is a valid point.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:06 PM EST
I'd assert that those with ample resources and time aren't always there for their children either.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:06 PM EST
Have seen kids losing focus due to excessive screen time. The way it stimulates the brain can cause severe aggression n ADHD sym
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:06 PM EST
HI Naghma - talking about screen time impact on children
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:07 PM EST
That's why we have nannies, schools, and other day care centers ...
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:07 PM EST
in my case, my son plays soccer for a local club & his college + is an ace on
@EASPORTSFIFA
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:07 PM EST
One of my fav. topics :)
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kmagrp
Jan 13 @ 10:08 PM EST
Not a very subtle one
@KSThakral
if you saw through it. 😊But unlike you educationists I am no thought leader.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:08 PM EST
I'd assert that we have reset students neurological levels to require higher stimulation. Schools drop below this.
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:08 PM EST
as they say better late than never, Naghma
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:08 PM EST
But would the same kids not get stimulation from other activities - like loud music, fireworks or traffic.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:09 PM EST
Now Now Mr Pant - don’t undersell your self. You lead the thought leaders
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:09 PM EST
But you're in HR. You can manage with the best of them.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:09 PM EST
Agree completely. The way Ss have started overusing n feeling the tem 'BORED' is not even funny anymore
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:10 PM EST
Stimulation, perhaps but I think it's different. I'd have to do more research, my gut and basic reading
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:10 PM EST
It's how we raise them. We put an iPacifier in their hands at the wee age of ...
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:11 PM EST
And now schools have to handle results.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:11 PM EST
Would this not be part of evolution I wonder. We adapt to our environment. Perhaps our brains are evolving
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:11 PM EST
Yes, but how long the expsure is ging to b for thse other stimu. brain gets excited and vrious nural paths gets lighted
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JKatzaman
Jan 13 @ 10:12 PM EST
I wouldn't want anyone to get stimulated by traffic. We have enough trouble with dogs chasing cars.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:12 PM EST
Some would say evolution others would say
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PranSang
Jan 13 @ 10:12 PM EST
sure there are exceptions to everything but if that be the case they shouldn't have kids
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:13 PM EST
I depend more on my personal experience
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:13 PM EST
It makes us feel less guilty
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:13 PM EST
Compared to when we were in the jungle or the cave a huge amount of time. Our brains have been evolving.
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kmagrp
Jan 13 @ 10:13 PM EST
Some of us in HR do, I just try to set the stage for others in organisation to play their stellar roles.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:14 PM EST
Having to play, I mean work, in traffic every afternoon ... I agree.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:14 PM EST
Brain do evolve but still have certain capacity n strength
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:14 PM EST
It does. I'm not saying I disagree or don't understand. There are unknown long term ramifications.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:15 PM EST
Ditto that - Slow Traffic has it’s own impact on the brain :)
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:16 PM EST
There are a lot of resear. going on but no concrete stuff.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:16 PM EST
So does fast traffic and it may not be pleasant.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:16 PM EST
Haha - now we are really in the extreme.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:17 PM EST
The right amount of stimulation but what is that level? Lets explore
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:17 PM EST
Brain research on effects of teen internet use is scarce
https://t.co/VF3h1lQWvR
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:17 PM EST
Lets meet midway
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:18 PM EST
Depends on child, classroom, day of week, time of year, but yes, let's do.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:19 PM EST
At the airport?
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:19 PM EST
Am game :)
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:19 PM EST
Thought we hadn’t full explored its potential yet.
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:19 PM EST
Right. Which is why we need to move forward but tread cautiously.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:20 PM EST
Lol. Why not?
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:20 PM EST
Agreed. We're too busy with other things ...
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:20 PM EST
Chicago isn't the best place right now ...
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:21 PM EST
and in our own useless debates. More sound than action
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kmagrp
Jan 13 @ 10:22 PM EST
The famous Aristotlean "golden middle way" !
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:23 PM EST
Solution 2 major conflicts
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:23 PM EST
Thanks for the sensory overload & the hour of screen time - I will go bounce around a bit which should reduce my BMI
#balance
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:23 PM EST
Right. So often Tw is full of discussions that seem to go nowhere.
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:25 PM EST
Takeaways - Not all screen time is bad - know your students & design purposeful activities - parental awareness is needed
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:25 PM EST
But back to screen time. It's here. What do we do with it?
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:25 PM EST
Have a great weekend everyone. Go out and enjoy the world and take a screen with you.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:25 PM EST
I don't mind snow :)
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:26 PM EST
I don't either. It's the ice and the wind that bug me.
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:26 PM EST
And will drag some Sunny weather too ;)
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KSThakral
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Jan 13 @ 10:27 PM EST
We live with it - It isn’t going away.
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Soon walls will be screens too
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naghma_khn
Jan 13 @ 10:28 PM EST
Visit India :)
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mrterborg
Jan 13 @ 10:28 PM EST
I'd like that. Anywhere near Mumbai?
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