I think that China has the right idea by placing certain restrictions on online gaming. I think that technology is a great and useful tool when used correctly. I don't think there is anything wrong with online gaming. I just think that it is like everything else that is good. It needs to be enjoyed in moderation or it can become a negative aspect in our lives. I think that trying to encourage students to rest and get exercise in the evenings instead of video games or homework may be a good idea and is definitely more productive than gaming.
I have a hard time with this one. I think that children's behavior can have a lot to do with parents and home life, but I think it can also be influenced by other things. Many grade level children are old enough to know the difference between right and wrong and they should be able to make those decisions when their parents are not around.
I think problems with technology at school has to do with the type of restrictions placed on technology. I think sometimes we are too lenient with technology because we are only used to seeing it as something beneficial. I think it is important to set certain boundaries with technology in school even if the same boundaries are not executed at home.
It is crazy to see all of the different ways that education uses technology. There are so many places and so many different learning ways. Some schools are still all virtual which is pretty much all technology based. Some school do not use technology at all. There is such a huge spectrum of the use of technology across the United States.
I do like the "limited time" for the idea of internet usage--but if that's the proposal and practice from the government, I would have many concerns!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting when you bring up the concept of shadow education--the government censorship and political structures with the cultural values shape this type of phenomena--I bet it may be hard for people to understand how family and patriarchic values influence the individual perception of the world if they are not cultivated under this social and cultural context! I can't agree with you anymore about the technology--it is there before and it's just how we use it wisely!