Computers and Children's Leisure Time

Abstract

This work focuses on contemporary trends in leisure time activities of children with an emphasis on the growing impact of information and communication technologies. We spend more and more time at the computer, which greatly affects the lifestyle of all of us, especially teenagers and children. This study presents the results of a quantitative research survey focusing on the place of computer games and social networks in the leisure of children -how much time children spend at the computer during the week and during the holidays; in what kinds of activities they engage; how much time they devote to playing computer games, the Internet and social networks. The contribution deals with the benefits, but also the negative effects that computers produce.

Students’ Attitudes Towards Computers and Internet — Everyday Use and Possibility of Use in Geography Teaching

“…It is not rare that the teachers deem that by using computers and Internet their role in the teaching process is lessened or completely diminished. In fact, their role is only changed since it remains dominant during the preparatory phase while during the acquirement phase the role of the students and their activity is emphasized -the greater involvement increases student's efficiency and it contributes to a more positive attitude toward learning (Underwood, 2009). Another one of the most frequently mentioned downsides is that learning using computers does not achieve the highest quality form of learning since it represents a so called "guided learning" (with programmed and semi programmed teaching the student receives certain directions based on which she or he solves actual problems).…”

“…A great advantage of using computers is reflected in activation of students who become involved in the teaching process and at the same time develop their independence (Underwood, 2009).Ivkov-Džigurski and associates (2009) deemed that the interactive form of learning using computers is far more efficient since it enables a maximal involvement of the students in the teaching process and therefore improves the learning effect along with increasing the students' interest. Internet and computers that are applied in the teaching process contribute to the improvement of cooperation between the students within a class and their engagement in the process of knowledge acquirement.…”

Modern Educational Tools in the Teacher’s Work

“…• changes related to equipping classes with computer devices and to the use of ICT during lessons (Johnson, Wood, Sutton, 2014, pp.91 -96), • preparing teachers (and students of pedagogy) to work with new media (Voogt, McKenney 2017;Juszczyk, Kim, 2015), • acceptance of modern educational tools by students and teachers (Jen-Hwa Hu, Clark, Ma 2003;Majewska, 2014), • frequency of using ICT in the classroom (Pelgrum, Voogt, 2009), • popularity and form of using computer tools in leisure time (Žumárová 2015;Siemieniecki, Majewska 2015;Juszczyk, 2014), • benefits and losses resulting from the use of computer tools in the teaching and learning process (Siemieniecka 2013;Livingstone 2012;Riasati, Allahyar, Tan, 2012), etc. Some of the procedures mentioned are complementary and overlapping, showing an analysis of the same problem at various educational levels.…”

Literacy Development through Proper Technologies in Teaching English to Young Learners

“…In teaching children, the technology could attract their attention to learn. Delivering the materials through technology becomes more interesting and could afford high motivation for children (Žumárová, 2015;Kildare & Middlemiss, 2017;Lynch & Redpath, 2012). Moreover, it inspires children to to build up the creativity, to connect people no matter how far, and to assist the education practitioners to exchange information and experiences of education stuff (Education Ministry, 2016).…”