Three Ways to Maximize Learning with Screen Time

Let’s face it. Kids today log more screen time in their first few years of life than some adults have the entire time they have been alive. Technology is a huge part of the lives of children. And because of that, adjustments in thinking often have to be made. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics has revamped
their recommendation on the amount of time children should have in front of screens.

But these recommendations, these adjustments, still require parental support and guidance. How can this screen time be maximized to support learning while students remain engaged?

First, encourage the use of educational apps. These apps are specifically designed by educators and others who know the unique nature and needs of students. Educational apps engage children with creative games and characters, incorporate basic learning skills, and consistently encourage learning in exciting ways.

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