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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm another teacher and I believe schools are pushing technology way too much. I see it used simply because it can be and not to promote learning in any way. This is being almost forced at my high school and I see it at my child's elementary school.  A computer, IPad or screen of some sort does not always make a lesson better and sometimes makes it worse.  I would have loved a screen free kindergarten. They will have plenty of screen time later. [/quote]

I am the OP, and agree with this completely. What I observed in the classroom did not make me think the children using the tools were really learning. I was horrified.

I use a computer all day, every day, at work. I sit in front of it, bleary eyed, and I am constantly engaged in learning using it (academia). But I do not want my 5 year old in front of a screen for education...I'd rather he learn from a book, a teacher, or a peer. He has a lifetime to learn in front of a screen.

To the PP that said the research does not support being screen-free, there is actually plenty to suggest that screen time can be harmful.

However, I didn't post this to debate this, actually! I really just wanted to know if I could avoid it. It makes me so sad that I can't!

Worried for this generation in about 20 years after lifetimes of quick hits and rapid gratification. [/quote]

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