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Washington:
A new study has revealed that giving teenagers access to computers
can weaken their reading and maths results.
The Sunday Telegraph reported a survey of more than half a million
children revealed that technology is counter-productive in improving
student achievement, reports News.com.au.
It found that introducing children to computers from 10 years of age
could have a harmful effect and was associated with "modest but
statistically significant and persistent negative impacts on student
maths and reading test scores."
"Students who gain access to a home computer between 5th and 8th
grade tend to witness a persistent decline in reading and math test
scores," said study co-author Jacob Vigdor.
"For school administrators interested in maximising achievement test
scores, or reducing racial and socioeconomic disparities in test
scores, all evidence suggests that a program of broadening home
computer access would be counterproductive."
Vigdor claimed home computer access is damaging because students are
easily distracted and end up using their time to socialise and play
games.
However, researchers concluded that if parents monitored use and
ensured that downtime was minimised, computers could be beneficial.
Federation of Parents and Citizens' Associations spokeswoman Sharryn
Brownlee said she wasn't concerned with the findings as NSW boasted
a strong primary curriculum.
"In the modern work environment, people from all trades and all
walks of life have to have some basic technology skills," she said.
The US National Bureau of Economic Research published the findings.
(ANI)
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