As children, it was drummed into our heads that TV was not good for us, with most horror stories coming our way that it would give you square eyes or damage your eyesight. Still, studies have shown that these warnings, often given by our parents, are relatively untrue. So, whilst there are no significant risks to eyesight from watching too much TV, how can a smart TV actually help children?
The Generation of Education
Compared to previous generations, Generation Alpha is encouraged to utilise TVs for more educational purposes. Even your child’s favourite TV show usually has some element of problem-solving or learning opportunity. For example, the likes of “The Inbestigators” (produced by ITV) showcase three children putting their minds to solving a mystery.
Whilst you may think, well, so did Scooby-Doo, the Inbestigators explain the mystery, piece by piece allowing the audience to follow along and help them figure out the problem. Unlike Scooby-Doo, they offer little quips and regroup when new evidence is brought to light to assess everything they already know. The main aim of Scooby-Doo was to entertain as a cartoon, with one-liners and slapstick comedy.
However, although these shows are great for educating and encouraging children to explore their minds, how does a smart TV help with homework specifically?
The Educational Content Available
Although this isn’t specific to smart TVs, with a smart, cheap LED TV, this content is much more accessible. Whilst families from the early 2000s would have gathered around the TV at 6 pm to catch the latest episode of Autumnwatch, children never have to worry about missing a show like this. Using the apps available on a smart TV, you can access an array of shows on demand, which means that children can catch up on missed shows that may add value to a subject at school. In addition, with apps like YouTube and Netflix, informative documentaries can be found with a quick search.
Since the pandemic of 2020, access to school curricula and helpful videos has grown tremendously. For example, suppose your child is struggling with their science homework. One quick search on YouTube will find any experiment or pieces of knowledge they can ever need while at school.
Visual Learners vs Intrapersonal Learners
The educational system has changed dramatically in the past ten years. There has been an acknowledgement that not everyone learns in the same way, and, in fact, intrapersonal learning (those who favour reading and writing) does not apply to all. You may already know what kind of learner your child may be. If not, it may be worth checking out if they are visual learners, as the TV could help them with any homework. Using apps like YouTube and BBC, you will find educational content covering the subjects they may struggle to understand on paper.
Double as a Screen
Having a second screen can offer enormous benefits when it comes to studying. Although this may not be so helpful for the younger learners, it may come in handy for high school and above students. Having a page open for notes whilst still having the webpage on hand for research can make referencing much easier.
Older students usually already have a TV in their bedroom. By upgrading to a smart TV, you open up the opportunity to wirelessly connect to the laptop or computer they may already be using. Doing this will give them a much better workspace and more flexibility to have many screens accessible at once.
Apps to Explore Their Curiosity
Although we have mentioned the many curricula-based content available to help with homework, a smart TV could also help broaden their horizons for inspiration. For example, some apps explore the star constellations, and many exclusive fitness apps are available through discount Samsung smart TVs. Providing a child with so much varied and educational content could put them onto a path they may never have thought about. This, in turn, could significantly impact the future career they aspire to.
Connect to Tutors With Ease
Many smart TVs have access to Skype to assist with video calls, which could be ideal for students who may need tutoring with their homework. Whether a child needs tutoring due to falling behind with some of their school work, extra GCSE tuition, or just wants to ensure they are advancing as they should, a smart TV can help!
Having their tutor on the smart TV can free up their laptop screen during calls. This helps them access essential files and documents or even have a webpage open for information on the topic at hand. Like dual screens, this can offer extended workspace for homework purposes.
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