Changing Perspectives on Children and Electronic Entertainment
Since more and more students are opting to use the online encyclopaedia rather than more reputable sources, the "Wikipedia issue" has educators and role models everywhere scratching their heads. About half of educators see technology as an improvement, while the other half see it as a disruption to the classroom. Many people worry that kids these days can't think as critically as their parents did because they spend so much time on their phones and tablets, but others say that media like video games and tablets can motivate kids to study by engaging multiple senses at once. Despite worries about children' dwindling attention spans, educators continue to discover creative ways to use technology in the classroom. Young people have a natural curiosity and need for knowledge. Even before being taught more traditional skills like reading and writing, they are eager to learn through exploration and experimentation. For the most part, experiments and meticulous observation a...