The embedded video (at 2x speed to fit within the time allotment) is the artifact from our inquiry on the pros and cons of using technology (screens) in K-3 classrooms.
We gathered qualitative (interviewing students/teachers, reading research) and quantitative (studies containing data which show the trends of children’s behaviour correlated with screen time) to help with her inquiry. The result of all of our findings is that we should limit children access to screens as there are links to behavioural problems and poor health with prolonged screen time. Screens should only be used when a physical object or scenario does not exist and using the screen would be of educational benefit. Large screens where interactions can happen with the class or a group are preferable to individual screen activities with no in-person discussion or involvement.
My involvment in the inquiry included: gathering quantitative research on the effects of screen time for youth, evaluating my groups findings, producing the script and audio file for the risks of using technology in K-3 classrooms as well as the links to curriculum for technology use, creation of the artifact (in Canva) by piecing together all of the audio clips and overlaying footage (taken by Heidi) of PKOLS, compressing the video to make it a smaller file size and increasing the speed of the video to fit within the time frame.
This was a worthwhile inquiry topic and I enjoyed the process of being a part of the creation. I hope you enjoy!