childhood assignment

Hello! In this email I will be discussing Chapter 9, Educational Media, which was discussed the week of March 28- April 3.

When discussing the topic of educational media, we focused on two types of media that were used the most for children, computers and television. When talking about computer use for children, the point is mainly for entertainment and game playing. Typically children are given a computer, tablet or phone with games or apps and the use is just to keep them entertained so their parents can get something done, or to keep them busy while waiting for something. Typically when children are using computers they are not using it for educational purposes, but there are also many educational apps and websites available for children to use.

Television is one of the most used forms of educational media for children. Children from families with low Socioeconomic Status are more frequent viewers of television than children from middle-class families. There are many great shows available for children, such aSesame Street, with which viewing has been linked to higher grades, reading more books, and valuing academic achievement. It has been shown that watching slow-paced narratives like Barney and Friends can also lead to more extensive make-believe play. Shows that are made for entertainment purposes only can detract from academic and social success.