A University of Maryland researcher recently said that
parent shouldn’t worry if their kids spending time on the computer because its ok. They released
a study on Wednesday that focused on hours on the computer with test scores and
behavior and they came with a conclusion. The result was there was little sign
of harm for children ages 6 to 12 as they increased their screen time over a
six-year period and that includes games. Here is where this study gets interesting
due to it really beneficial to girls and African American boys. The results showed
that African American boys reading scores improved by four points. Girls' test
scores for reading and math notched upward by a point and white girls were less
likely to be withdrawn as they played more on the computer. Only white boys
showed a decline in test scores, but it was statistically significant.
The greatest thing in the study was the rise of
social networking among teens, were in time spent playing computer games. But
computer use overall involves problem-solving. Here is what the study pointed
out that too much just random surfing isn't necessarily good, but, playing
games and studying are more focused and they have a positive effect.
Reflection
in my classroom
Well when I read this article I was very surprised
on the results that came from it. So
this study says it’s ok to play games and spend as much time on the computer?
This can’t be right, but when I read the article and saw all of this research
that proved it. I was surprise that it was beneficial to girls test scores for
reading and math notched upward by a point and African American boys scores
were improved by four points. I was also
surprised that white boys showed a decline in test scores, but it was
statistically significant. Overall I take this with a grain of Salt and its
every parent choice on what they limit the web time.
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