Mobile learning for kids - reduce sitting, behave better, continue learning. #beactive14 Curtin University Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Erin Howie, found that by implementing a 1:1 iPad program (one device per child) and creating a contemporary learning environment where desks are replaced with dynamic stools, moveable tables, beanbags and couches, children were sedentary for 15 minutes less per day, compared to in ‘traditional’ classrooms. “While this may not seem like a huge amount, cumulatively this eliminates over an hour per week of harmful sitting time per child,” Dr Howie said. “Not only did mobile learning technology and a contemporary classroom environment reduce sitting time, it also resulted in the kids varying their posture more. “Even when the kids were sitting, they were on dynamic stools meaning they spent more time wobbling, wiggling and balancing. All of this small activity accumulates over the day.” Dr Howie said children in the contemporary classroom also behaved better.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 03:32:14 +0000
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