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A1: When it comes to screen time, I try to limit the exposure my kids have to less than an hour a day at home. Weekends they get more; I don't feel it's harmful, but I do think too much of anything is bad. #michED
A1: kids forget how to interact with people. we need to cut down screen time and exposure. Make kids talk with eachother. Inside and outside of the home #miched
A1: I manage it with my own children much better than at school. When I'm using it in class, I expect everyone to be on the same site/screen. When we aren't using something together, I try and have "iPads down". #miched
A2: Great question, many class use blended or flipped model and the computer has replaced textbooks and handouts so it is difficult: and some jobs employees stare at screen all day #michED
A2: I struggled with managing screen time at first in the classroom, but became more comfort telling kids to "put the devices away" as I learned the focus is on the pedagogy, not the tools. #michED
A2: Being 1:1 with iPads, I try and make sure we're not using it all hour. When doing activities/lessons/explorations, most are less than 15 minutes on the iPad. #miched
A2: I ensure that all tests and quizzes are paper and pencil, projects always have non-tech options and my AP classes are encouraged to take written notes over digital. #miched
Honestly, I haven't thought about "screen time" as much as a Tch as I have as a mom. With iPads 1:1, I'm always wanting to incorporate tech when maybe I need to think about not adding to screen time too much! #miched "Everything in moderation."
Reminder:
When children need instruction in a given area, they are not "struggling"...they are learning.
The absence or imperfect execution of a literate behavior should not immediately equate to "struggling".
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When I was a student in High School our school was brand new and loaded with technology, zero of my college classes required it outside of word processing. #miched
For example, I gave 4 options for review today. 2 on screen, 2 off. @Socrative quiz, online jeopardy ppt, paper stations & paper "around the room". Try and have tech and non-tech. #miched
Believe in yourself, you chose this career because you’re passionate about it. So when the bad days come, and they will, survive and advance. We have ALL been there. #miched
Q3: According to the first findings of a nearly 10-year study, children with close to two-hours of screen time got lower scores on language and thinking assessments. https://t.co/0oNsPmgUvT#michED
Q3: According to the first findings of a nearly 10-year study, children with close to two-hours of screen time got lower scores on language and thinking assessments. What are your intial thoughts about this? #michEDhttps://t.co/DP4EJMtQqb
A3: My first thought is, it doesn't surprise me. If a kid is staring at a screen, are they thinking, just taking in information, being entertained? They probably aren't using any language. Not having conversation with others, reading faces, social cues. #miched
A3: My initial reaction to screen time reports about lower test-scores; are these kids scoring less because the amount of time they're on screens, or because the amount of time parents and others aren't engaging them? #michED
A2: Tt monitoring is crucial. I think varying assignments is just a necessity. If you are 1:1 you still need to offer and require many alternatives throughout each day. #miched
So true - is it because they aren't engaging in other play, reading, conversations, etc. Great point Ben.
Maybe it's a little more on the adults that aren't as engaged and not just because the kid is on a screen (As I sit and type and ignore my child. ;)) #miched
Q3: Not surprising, I wonder if the language testing was updated to include any “new” skills that previously haven’t been tested. I think communication has suffered in all walks, not just this one. Hopefully, more research will follow and habits. And be broken. #miched
Q3: According to the first findings of a nearly 10-year study, children with close to two-hours of screen time got lower scores on language and thinking assessments. What are your intial thoughts about this? #michEDhttps://t.co/DP4EJMtQqb
Q4: If you were forced to implement more screen time with students (either thanks to curriculum or 1:1 initiative) how do you make it "worthwhile?" #michED
A4: Activities that foster Ss communication or interaction online like @Desmos or @Classkick I also use tech to link ans keys & practice so trying to be more "green" (more efficient for Ss & Tch) #miched
A4: I lead the Technology support efforts for a 1:1 school district, so I feel the pressure to make sure devices are used, so striking a balance between screen-time and down-time is important for me. #michED
A4: By establishing routines for use/ subjects or lessons is important. Then add something new/switch up the norm. I also think if you limit wasted time that we normally don’t talk about. In non-tech talk- “if you’re down with your assignment you can have free time” #miched
A6: When my kids were in elem., we enforced about 20-30 minutes a day w/ personal device. Set timers and stuck to it. As they've entered JH, that has expanded. Can't say I set a timer anymore. It's more a "put it away" or "5 more minutes". #miched
