Increased Screen Time with E-Learning

With smartphones and tablets becoming more common in households, parents are starting to worry about their children's screen time. And since the rise of e-learning, the screen time of children is no longer limited to recreational use.
According to a study conducted by Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, limiting children's screen time improves their brain function.

 

What is screen time?

Screen time is the time spent using a device such as television, hand-held or video games,smartphones or tablets.Screen time can be:
Interactive – playing video games, videotelephony, or using online tools to draw pictures and color, etc.
Not Interactive – sitting still and watching movies, TV programs or YouTube videos.
Educational – doing homework online or using learning apps.
Recreational – playing games or watching videos for fun.
Children sometimes start playing around with iPads and tablets from ages as young as 10 months to watch cartoon videos. As they grow older, from age 2, they start using educational apps on a regular basis. Many parents express their concerns about their kids getting addicted to screen time and even experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
E-Learning for Children
Many learning apps promise to supercharge a child's intelligence and claim that these apps can teach children many basic skills at a time.
E-learning has many benefits for children since it offers opportunities to learn that traditional schools do not. Getting a better grasp on technology, playing interactive and educational games, and developing skills of processing information at a faster pace are some of them.
But the dangers of letting children have extended screen time are undeniable. Apart from the damage staring at screens for a long time does to the eyesight, its effect on the brain is also great.