Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology

Children who play video games on a school night are more likely to get better grades, according to a new study.

Experts say the research challenge

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Teach your children to use technology in a healthy, responsible way. Learn what to watch for, how to set limits and stick to them, and when it's O.K. to embrace screen time.

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Children with high amounts of screen time have far worse cognitive skills, research shows.

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Matthew is 16, has dropped out of school and plays video games for at least 12 hours a day. Experts say thousands of families are dealing with this problem — but help is out there.

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The platform’s entertainment for children is weirder—and more globalized—than adults could have expected.

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Limiting a child's use of screen time to less than 2 hours a day can have a positive effect on cognition, a new study found. The combination of sleep time, screen time and physical activity when considered together have the biggest impact.

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“We are noticing the negative effects of this game, particularly on boys and most concerning, on boys in K-2,” it said.

Shellharbour public school in NSW told parents: “The ability to communicate online whilst playing these games is leading to moments of online bullying, the use of inappropriate language and abuse.”

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