Schools in California and beyond are transitioning away from books to computer based learning. In many cases they’re using wireless computers (iPads) to teach at least two subjects, math and language arts. This is part of a new federal curriculum called Common Core.
Meanwhile Kaiser, and the American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for screen time to be limited for kids. Kaiser states, "Health experts recommend limiting screen time to less than 2 hours a day for teens, less than 1 hour a day for children ages 3 through 12, and no screen time for children under 3."
A survey from 2010 found that kids between 8-18 spend an average of over 7 hours on technology.
How many more hours will computer based learning add?
Will kids have to do homework on computers too?
In my comments to the Sebastopol Union School District I advocate for an alternative technology plan creating a hardwired computer lab for testing and test preparation based on warnings and recommendations from medical and science experts.
Click here to read my letter to SUSD
https://emfsafetynetwork.org/wp-cont...er-to-SUSD.pdf
In Sebastopol the school district is presenting their technology plan on Wednesday September 18 at 4:30 at 7611 Huntley Ave.
Sandi Maurer
www.emfsafetynetwork.org