Achieving Healthful Digital Diet

Although adults who didn’t have cell phones and computers when they were growing up think that all of this “screen time” is bad for children it really is not, “screen time” is actually good for kids, phones and computers help the human population communicate faster and more efficiently, the average social media user has more close ties, and the opportunities outweigh the so called “distractions”.

The paper “Hooked on Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price” by Matt Richtel discussed how internet, phones calls and other incoming information impact on people’s life. Researchers say it can be addictive. Matt Richtel states, “Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave” (225). Basically, Matt Richtel is saying using phones, e-mails and other incoming information can affect the behavior of people and their thought process. Some people think multitasking makes them more productive, but scientists say otherwise. They believes multitaskers have more trouble focusing and selecting unnecessary information. Also, the author is insisting that children who use a lot of electronics

Screen time in high quantities can have negative health consequences for children, but are still used because of their positive effects. This assignment is relevant to Technological influences as schools and homes are now implementing electronic devices for learning and entertainment, using them for almost all aspects of life. Children are becoming addicted to them and parents are starting to give in to children throwing tantrums by giving them a device in order to prevent a scene. These devices are resulting in many developmental and health issues for children.

Most children today have access to devices such as television, smartphones, computers, and tablets. These devices can be used in a variety of ways, with both positive and negative outcomes. For example, preschool aged children may use a device to learn letters, numbers, or colors. School aged children may use a computer to conduct research, or watch an educational show. A child may also sit in front of the television for many hours, reducing physical activity, and become obese. I believe it is important for the parent or caregiver of the child to monitor the amount of screen time, as well as the content to optimize the benefits these devices can offer.

Technology has been part of our daily live more frequently than before. Screen time has been more popularly used on kids and adolescents. On a daily bases many kids seem to spend more time inside on their tablets, instead of having to spend time with other kids. This is a problem that is becoming more popular over the years,on whether kids need to spend that much time on technology or not. Parents either seem to have strict technology usage, or they either don’t. There has always been a huge controversy with experts, who either think that screen time is beneficial or could cause problems later on in life. There are many views towards this topic, from hurting kids brains, to helping them during school, and socially.

In Today’s Multitasking Teens, it states, “...58 percent of 7th through 12th grades say that they multitask ‘most of the time’ with at least one type of media - and they’re generally doing so while working on homework” (Hill). This quote shows that now students are often multitasking during homework, and it works for them so they continue to do it. Those students that did multitask were not failing all of their classes, therefore; multitasking with homework can be done. Also, this is not the only time we see students multitasking during homework. In Teens Can Multitask But What Are The

Tugend acknowledges that there are many situations where multitasking can be detrimental to adolescents productivity. However, Tugend explains multitasking can be beneficial when people are writing or painting. Listening to music while working uses different cognitive functions, which increases creativity (Tugend). Even though there are situations where multitasking is not beneficial, this is one situation Tugend explains where it can be helpful. Music can help teens produce creative thoughts, so listening to music while doing something such as writing or painting can really help with creativity. As Adams asserts, “If you have to multi-task, make sure that at least one of those tasks does not require intense concentration, for example listening to music while ironing clothes” (Adams). If both tasks involve intense focus then multitasking will not help. However, if one task does not use high concentration, then multitasking might be a good thing to do. The activity that does not involve intense concentration will help teens complete the other task

In the study, Does Multitasking Impair Studying? Depends on Timing, the author’s wanted to know if multitasking impaired student’s ability to comprehend information. The experiment was divided into three separate tests. First, they tested if students that read three paragraphs without interruption would comprehend more information then those that were distracted during their readings, and if students who were distracted took longer to read the material then those who were not distracted. Next, the experimenters tested if students that listened to an audiotape uninterrupted would comprehend more information then those that were interrupted. Finally, they tested if students paused the audiotape while completing a different task, comprehended

In "It's time to Let Go of Screen Fears", it talks about the important things and why childeren being more focused on tablets and tv more than doing activies out doors. Honestly you can actually learn alot just by watching tv, and also being active with a device, studies show kids watching tv with parents and just having some screen time reduces alot of everyday stress and also depression. Also phones and tablets make it alot eaiser for young children to learn than to just

Students should be able to listen to music while studying or completing assignments during class. Music influences humans both in good and bad ways. Listening to music while studying or at work can be beneficial to brain functioning helping you stay focused. When you listen to music while studying, your brain is activated to think spatially. Music is not only beneficial for students but can help with emotional issues as well. The effects of music are very beneficial to students as well as workers and should be allowed in classrooms and work environments.

Various studies have shown various health concerns for teens' technology use. These negative effects include, but are not limited to, reduced fitness, sleep disturbance, emotional costs, eye strain, and even brain damage. The author and pediatricians alike persuade parents to limit their teenagers' screen time. This is a crucial time for adolescents to stay healthy and active as their brains undergo massive changes from puberty until the mid-twenties. Overuse of technology also leads to impairment in both social and academic situations, as teenagers are spending less time face-to-face.

Think about the kids in your class that you see are just sitting there, gazing into the distance. Are they thinking or are they distracted---again. Many people ask the question “Should kids be able to listen to music in class?”Music can help people concentrate.

One negative effect of multitasking is “work being a lesser quality than non-multitaskers who give homework their full attention” (Paul). “Their multitasking was significantly related to a lower GPA and to an increase in risk behaviors including use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs” (Weimer). Low GPA, alcohol, and drugs can cause students to drop out of school, not get a quality education, and make certain jobs requiring a higher education unavailable. Multitasking may seem like a small thing but it can have major effects on a student’s future. Falling behind in school makes it harder to get work done on time and multitasking will not help to get the work done

Everyone from toddlers to elders that might be working on a final group project, preparing for exam, or even reading a chapter from a textbook can benefit from listening to music. Music has the ability to expand the human mind in ways it can’t without it. Listening to music can create a sense of determination and focus, which is a major key to anyone’s success. While being able to recall to information and content that was difficult to do before music. Although some music might be distractive it is different for everyone. Music is personal to everyone the way someone might react to it varies to the next. Therefore it is important to pick music that is best suited for you, the listener. There is no way someone can say that listening to music hurts the mind when trying to learn. I believe if listening to music helps an individual they should continue to use it. It is important to pick the right music, while some music might not help as much as other music. To put it simple, when listening to music for the purpose of improving learning in one form or another it takes personal trial and error to find what works best. Without a doubt when the right music is listened to it can be amazingly

Imagine the day when you see your child’s report card, and all you see are As, and you are speechlessly staring at your child’s grades. Are you still waiting for that moment to come when you will be proud of your child for getting good grades? Have you ever wondered why your child has not been able to do well at school?It is possibly because your child has not been exposed to listening to music while studying. Listening to musiccould be the golden solution for your child. Students definitely need to be granted the freedom to listen music during classes. Listening to music while studying helps to keep one’s mind relaxed. It also helps in finishing work faster and in memorization.