James' EPQ

I have been researching about my topic when I found a video on TED Talks - Called '3 fears about screen time for kids - and why they're not true' - Sara DeWitt Video 1 - Checked on 10/9/18 Screens are passive  Digital technology prompted embodied learning that kids can now take out into the world Chris and Martin Kratt - 'Wild Kratts' - Capture nature kids play as animals - Seeing themselves on-screen with wings - Game turned off and kids kept being bats Playing games on screens is just a waste of time, its going to distract children form their education WGBH - Created 'Curious George' a maths game - 80 Preschoolers - Maths games on screens can teach about the child's cognitive learning more than a standardised test    can - Better focus on individualised learning These screens are isolating me from my child Texas Tech - 'Daniel Tigers Neighbourhood' - Parents talked to children what they have played and watched - Shows parent

Over the summer, I have been reading around my chosen topic with the aim to find out more information about how technology usage is changing the development of Children. Report 1  - Checked on 28/08/18 Don't get much exercise - Encourages them to be sedentary when they are home from school when using technology - Obesity levels have risen to 18% in 2012 from 7% 1980 - Technology usage is causing people to spend less time outdoors Technology screens emit harmful blue lights which can irritate eyes for children and intrudes the sleep cycle Unable to develop the ability to think critically or be a creative when learning new concepts Affects mental and emotional well-being with low-esteem and bring in negative moods Lowers children frequency of interacting with peers as it is had to develop meaningful relationships Have a positive opportunity in learning, entertaining and socialising Report 2 - Checked on 28/08/18 Detailed information and control with the app we spend ti