DCI: Too much focus on tablets/devices?

[Anonymous]

the difference between writing notes in class, etc. is that computer games are more fast paced. They are designed to capture the players attention. So the analogy is not accurate. Will try and find some articles about how the games influence dopamine levels. I don't think it is fair to blame a kid when you put that kid in an

[Anonymous]

oops, situation where it is really hard to make a good choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay, you don't have to read if you don't want to. I also mentioned a Vanderbilt article which suggests benefits fo typing (just haven't been able to find it yet). I agree playing games in class is bad but there are other potential downsides as well as benefits to using tech in the classroom. I really enjoy reading about research as well as opinions of other parents as I try to decide if DCI will be a good fit.

I like reading the research and articles, too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:oh i see what you mean. he saw kids playing a game on their computer in class instead of listening or taking notes. there is no way to block the entire internet. just as in the past, kids could still decide not to pay attention by drawing, writing notes to friends, chatting in class, etc. Blame the kid, not the technology. It's his/her choice to play a game and not attend. Kids will ALWAYS figure out a way not to pay attention!!!

If that is true, why enable them to do it more often?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Another article for those that are interested. This article mentions a Vanderbilt study that suggest typing produces better quality writing. I will try and find it.

http://www.educationnews.org/technology/research-handwriting-spurs-brain-activity-typing-doesnt/

The title of that article is "Research: Handwriting Spurs Brain Activity; Typing Doesn't"

Please STOP with this research. OK, handwriting is better. We get it. Current DCI parent here. The problem is NOT the screen-time use for educational content. It's the God Damn Video Games the school feels compelled to let kids access, in the Classroom, at lunch and just try to get a 12 yr boy to focus on homework. Whenever I tell this to friends they usually respond with Are you Serious? That or WTF?

The school DOES NOT let kids access games in the classroom. If you can't manage your own kid's homework behavior, that's on you. Grow up or go elsewhere.

Wrong. Have met several current DCI parents who say this is definitely an issue. Maybe not for your kid, but it's happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:oh i see what you mean. he saw kids playing a game on their computer in class instead of listening or taking notes. there is no way to block the entire internet. just as in the past, kids could still decide not to pay attention by drawing, writing notes to friends, chatting in class, etc. Blame the kid, not the technology. It's his/her choice to play a game and not attend. Kids will ALWAYS figure out a way not to pay attention!!!

Hoping there are people smarter than you about both technology and classroom management working on this for/with/in DCI that will figure this out beyond "blame the kid not the tech".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another article for those that are interested. This article mentions a Vanderbilt study that suggest typing produces better quality writing. I will try and find it.

http://www.educationnews.org/technology/research-handwriting-spurs-brain-activity-typing-doesnt/

The title of that article is "Research: Handwriting Spurs Brain Activity; Typing Doesn't"

Please STOP with this research. OK, handwriting is better. We get it. Current DCI parent here. The problem is NOT the screen-time use for educational content. It's the God Damn Video Games the school feels compelled to let kids access, in the Classroom, at lunch and just try to get a 12 yr boy to focus on homework. Whenever I tell this to friends they usually respond with Are you Serious? That or WTF?

Many in these threads are very very interested in the research and in current parents' opinions. You can say you don't like the research, but thank goodness you can't actually shut it down, because many of us want to keep reading/sharing. It is truly helpful in weighing the seriousness of the tech exposure at DCI.

You are free to make your own decisions about which threads you read, but especially this one is clear in its title so if you don't like it, why do you keep reading?

[Anonymous]

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201303/why-writing-hand-could-make-you-
smarter

Another article. Not exactly on topic but I thought it was interesting. Never heard of "haptics" before but it sounds intriguing.

[Anonymous]

Thought this might offer some perspective on why we shouldn't be blaming kids how are playing games during class. I haven't read the book but it sounds interesting.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201303/why-writing-hand-could-make-you-smarter

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/01/28/381622350/why-teens-are-impulsive-addiction-prone-and-should-protect-their-brains

[Anonymous]

DCI gave a presentation at a regional Goggle Education conference. Just found some slides on the DCI website. Had a few nuggets of info about their approach and plans I hadnt seen/heard before.

http://dcinternationalschool.org/dci-keynote-at-the-google-educators-symposium/

Feeder parent

[Anonymous]

Oops - meant Google obviously

[Anonymous]

Thanks 8:04 for posting. Really appreciate it.

For those interested here is another article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/education/technology-is-changing-how-students-learn-teachers-say.html?pagewanted=all

[Anonymous]

Here is an 2011 article.

[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/online-textbooks-moving-into-schools/2011/09/27/gIQAwn0KGL_story.html]

JANUARY 27, 2014

[http://neatoday.org/2014/01/27/as-schools-jump-to-tablets-questions-linger-about-effect-on-writing-and-reading-skills/]

[Anonymous]

please go away or start another thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:oh i see what you mean. he saw kids playing a game on their computer in class instead of listening or taking notes. there is no way to block the entire internet. just as in the past, kids could still decide not to pay attention by drawing, writing notes to friends, chatting in class, etc. Blame the kid, not the technology. It's his/her choice to play a game and not attend. Kids will ALWAYS figure out a way not to pay attention!!!

Hoping there are people smarter than you about both technology and classroom management working on this for/with/in DCI that will figure this out beyond "blame the kid not the tech".

^^ So True. And DCI admin is very quick to blame who can't focus. Kinda like putting bowl of candy on kid desk and telling them not to touch. Some kids won't but most will try. Why put the bowl there in the first place?