As children grow up surrounded by technology, families and educators have an important job in helping them develop healthy digital habits. Digital tools can support learning and thinking skills, but they also bring challenges, such as overuse and exposure to inappropriate content. As technology changes, we need to keep learning how to guide young people […]

The Impact of Technology on Children and Teenagers

Teknolojinin Çocuklar ve Gençler Üzerindeki Etkisi

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Teknolojinin Çocuklar ve Gençler Üzerindeki Etkisi

Çocuklar teknolojiyle çevrili bir şekilde büyüdükçe, ailelerin ve eğitimcilerin sağlıklı dijital alışkanlıklar geliştirmelerine yardımcı olmakta önemli bir rolü vardır. Dijital araçlar öğrenme ve düşünme becerilerini destekleyebilir, ancak aşırı kullanım ve uygunsuz içeriklere maruz kalma gibi zorluklar da getirir. Teknoloji değiştikçe, gençlere teknolojiyi sorumlu bir şekilde kullanmaları konusunda rehberlik etmeyi öğrenmeye devam etmeliyiz.

Bu makale, ekran süresinin hem faydalarını hem de risklerini inceleyerek, ailelerin ve okulların dengeli bir yaklaşım benimsemelerine yardımcı olacak kanıta dayalı stratejiler sunuyor. Ayrıca, bu konuda uygulamalı deneyime sahip okullardan doğrudan bilgi alacaksınız.

Teknolojik Manzara

Teknoloji, bilişsel becerileri geliştirerek, yaratıcılığı teşvik ederek ve eleştirel düşünmeyi destekleyerek çocukların gelişimini destekleyebilir. Ancak, net sınırlar ve aktif aile katılımı olmadan, ekran başında geçirilen süre çocuğun sağlığı, refahı ve öğrenme çıktıları için risk oluşturabilir. Dijital medya kullanımına bilinçli bir yaklaşım, özellikle küçük çocuklar için hayati önem taşır.
Educating for Responsible Use
St Peter’s School, alongside families, takes on the responsibility of educating our students in the conscious and responsible use of devices and digital content. Last year, we initiated a reflection process on the impact of technology on the younger generations, the so-called digital natives, and the role that families and schools should play in their ethical and cognitive development. This process began with a roundtable discussion, during which several parents shared their concerns and offered several solutions and proposals. Based on their contributions, we reviewed and updated our device policy, adjusting it to the current concerns, challenges, and needs.
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Educating for Responsible Use
St Peter’s School, alongside families, takes on the responsibility of educating our students in the conscious and responsible use of devices and digital content. Last year, we initiated a reflection process on the impact of technology on the younger generations, the so-called digital natives, and the role that families and schools should play in their ethical and cognitive development. This process began with a roundtable discussion, during which several parents shared their concerns and offered several solutions and proposals. Based on their contributions, we reviewed and updated our device policy, adjusting it to the current concerns, challenges, and needs.
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Çocuklar ve Gençler İçin Teknolojinin Faydaları

Ekranlar bilinçli kullanıldığında öğrenmeyi, dijital becerileri ve aile bağlarını destekleyebilir. Araştırmalar, özellikle aktif ebeveyn rehberliğiyle orta düzeyde ekran kullanımının akademik performansı ve sosyal etkileşimi artırabileceğini göstermektedir.

Potansiyel faydalar şunlardır:

  • Aile Bağlantısı: Teknoloji hakkında tartışmalara katılmak bağları güçlendirebilir.
  • Ergenlik Dönemi Refahı: Orta düzeyde ekran kullanımı, dijital platformlar aracılığıyla sosyal etkileşim sağlayarak, daha büyük çocuklar için daha az zararlı görünüyor.
  • Bilişsel Gelişim: Eğitsel oyunlar görsel işleme ve okuma-yazma gibi becerileri geliştirerek öğrenme deneyimlerini zenginleştirir.
  • Yeterlilik Avantajı: Öğrencilerin gelişen teknolojik ortamda yol almaları gerektiğinden, dijital okuryazarlık gelecekteki başarı için olmazsa olmazdır.
Potential Benefits
Research indicates that screen use can promote family bonding and cognitive development. Educational content can improve academic performance and stimulate creativity. Digital competence is increasingly crucial for success in today’s job market, equipping students with necessary skills for a tech-driven future.
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Potential Benefits
Research indicates that screen use can promote family bonding and cognitive development. Educational content can improve academic performance and stimulate creativity. Digital competence is increasingly crucial for success in today’s job market, equipping students with necessary skills for a tech-driven future.
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Çocukluk ve Ergenlikte Teknolojinin Riskleri

Faydalarına rağmen, özellikle küçük çocuklar için aşırı veya denetimsiz ekran süresi sağlık ve gelişime zarar verebilir. Bu risklerin farkında olmak, dengeli bir dijital yaşam tarzına doğru atılan ilk adımdır. Yetkililer, dengeli medya kullanımını desteklemek için yaşa bağlı sınırlamalar önermektedir:
  • 2 yaş altı çocuklara ekran süresi yok.
  • Okul öncesi çağındaki çocuklar için günlük süre 1 saatle sınırlandırılmalıdır.
  • Okul çağındaki çocuklar için okulla ilgili kullanım hariç 2 saatle sınırlandırılmıştır.
  • Ekrandan uzak kalacağınız zamanlar belirleyin (örneğin; yemeklerden önce, yatmadan önce).
Ebeveynlerin müzakere edilmiş sınırlar koymaları, sağlıklı davranışlara örnek olmaları ve ekran kullanımı ve çevrimiçi güvenlik hakkında düzenli konuşmalar yapmaları teşvik ediliyor.
Key Risks
Despite the benefits, there are notable risks associated with excessive screen time, particularly for younger children. Concerns include disrupted sleep patterns, sedentary behavior, and potential mental health issues. Key risks include: Sleep Disruption: Screen use, especially before bedtime, can lead to difficulties in falling asleep and shorter sleep durations. Mental Health Issues: Excessive screen time has been linked to depressive symptoms, particularly from inappropriate content exposure. Language Development: For children under two, screen time may negatively impact language acquisition and development. Behavioral Problems: High screen usage is correlated with attention issues and hyperactivity in young children.
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Key Risks
Despite the benefits, there are notable risks associated with excessive screen time, particularly for younger children. Concerns include disrupted sleep patterns, sedentary behavior, and potential mental health issues. Key risks include: Sleep Disruption: Screen use, especially before bedtime, can lead to difficulties in falling asleep and shorter sleep durations. Mental Health Issues: Excessive screen time has been linked to depressive symptoms, particularly from inappropriate content exposure. Language Development: For children under two, screen time may negatively impact language acquisition and development. Behavioral Problems: High screen usage is correlated with attention issues and hyperactivity in young children.
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Sağlıklı Teknoloji Kullanımına İlişkin Kılavuzlar

İyi dijital refah stratejileri, ekran süresini azaltmaktan çok daha fazlasını sağlar. Dengeli bir yaşam tarzı oluşturmanıza ve olumlu aile ilişkilerini desteklemenize yardımcı olur. Önerilen bazı adımlar şunlardır:
  • Günlük fiziksel aktiviteyi ve açık havada oynamayı teşvik etmek.
  • Tutarlı uyku rutinleri oluşturmak.
  • Besleyici öğünlerin teşvik edilmesi ve yemek saatlerinde ekranlardan uzak durulması.
  • Okuma, müzik veya sanat gibi çevrimdışı hobileri teşvik etmek.
  • İnternet kullanımı ve güvenliği konusunda açık iletişimin sürdürülmesi.
Guidelines for Families
To mitigate risks, health authorities recommend: No screen time for children under 2 years. Limit screen use to 1 hour for preschoolers and 2 hours for school-aged children. Establish screen-free times, such as during meals and before bedtime. Family involvement is crucial. Parents should set negotiated screen time limits and engage in discussions about usage and content, helping children reflect on their technology habits.
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Guidelines for Families
To mitigate risks, health authorities recommend: No screen time for children under 2 years. Limit screen use to 1 hour for preschoolers and 2 hours for school-aged children. Establish screen-free times, such as during meals and before bedtime. Family involvement is crucial. Parents should set negotiated screen time limits and engage in discussions about usage and content, helping children reflect on their technology habits.
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Sağlıklı Dijital Alışkanlıklar Oluşturma

Amaç sadece ekran süresini azaltmak değil, aynı zamanda denge yaratmaktır. Fiziksel aktivite, uyku, beslenme ve çevrimdışı hobiler, teknolojiyle daha sağlıklı bir ilişki kurmanıza katkıda bulunur.

Interventions for Balance
Interventions aimed at improving children’s relationships with technology should go beyond merely reducing screen time. Instead, they should focus on promoting healthy behaviors and family cohesion. Strategies include: Encouraging physical activity and outdoor play; maintaining a consistent sleep schedule; promoting a healthy diet and avoiding screens during meals; engaging in non-screen activities such as reading or arts; maintaining open communication about online safety. These approaches foster a holistic view of well-being, ensuring that technology is integrated into children’s lives in a balanced way.
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Interventions for Balance
Interventions aimed at improving children’s relationships with technology should go beyond merely reducing screen time. Instead, they should focus on promoting healthy behaviors and family cohesion. Strategies include: Encouraging physical activity and outdoor play; maintaining a consistent sleep schedule; promoting a healthy diet and avoiding screens during meals; engaging in non-screen activities such as reading or arts; maintaining open communication about online safety. These approaches foster a holistic view of well-being, ensuring that technology is integrated into children’s lives in a balanced way.
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Sonuç: Teknoloji bir tehdit olarak değil, bir araç olarak görülmelidir.

Teknoloji bir tehdit değil, bir araç olarak görülmelidir. Doğru sınırlar ve rehberlikle, çocukların kritik beceriler, yaratıcılık ve küresel farkındalık geliştirmelerine yardımcı olabilir. İşin sırrı dengededir: Sorumlu kullanımı teşvik ederken oyun, dinlenme ve aile hayatı için zaman ayırmak.

Collaboration is essential
As St Peter’s School demonstrates, collaboration between educators and parents is essential. By fostering open conversations, updating policies, and modeling healthy digital habits, schools and families can help young people become ethical, competent, and confident digital citizens.
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Collaboration is essential
As St Peter’s School demonstrates, collaboration between educators and parents is essential. By fostering open conversations, updating policies, and modeling healthy digital habits, schools and families can help young people become ethical, competent, and confident digital citizens.
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Okullar Ne Diyor?

Bu konuda uygulamalı deneyime sahip okullar görüşlerini paylaşıyor.
Educating for Responsible Use
St Peter’s School, alongside families, takes on the responsibility of educating our students in the conscious and responsible use of devices and digital content. Last year, we initiated a reflection process on the impact of technology on the younger generations, the so-called digital natives, and the role that families and schools should play in their ethical and cognitive development. This process began with a roundtable discussion, during which several parents shared their concerns and offered several solutions and proposals. Based on their contributions, we reviewed and updated our device policy, adjusting it to the current concerns, challenges, and needs.
Continue reading
Potential Benefits
Research indicates that screen use can promote family bonding and cognitive development. Educational content can improve academic performance and stimulate creativity. Digital competence is increasingly crucial for success in today’s job market, equipping students with necessary skills for a tech-driven future.
Continue reading
Key Risks
Despite the benefits, there are notable risks associated with excessive screen time, particularly for younger children. Concerns include disrupted sleep patterns, sedentary behavior, and potential mental health issues. Key risks include: Sleep Disruption: Screen use, especially before bedtime, can lead to difficulties in falling asleep and shorter sleep durations. Mental Health Issues: Excessive screen time has been linked to depressive symptoms, particularly from inappropriate content exposure. Language Development: For children under two, screen time may negatively impact language acquisition and development. Behavioral Problems: High screen usage is correlated with attention issues and hyperactivity in young children.
Continue reading
Guidelines for Families
To mitigate risks, health authorities recommend: No screen time for children under 2 years. Limit screen use to 1 hour for preschoolers and 2 hours for school-aged children. Establish screen-free times, such as during meals and before bedtime. Family involvement is crucial. Parents should set negotiated screen time limits and engage in discussions about usage and content, helping children reflect on their technology habits.
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