Television is one of the most effective mediums through which to teach and inspire youngsters

Most schools do not operate in a virtual environment. And while many good and great colleges and schools have used the t>v or internet to supplement education, their standard ‘attend classes’ and clear examination papers approach has not been debunked. The T.V and the world wide web have thus in no way replaced the very human, tangible and existing education system.

The harmful effects of the cathode ray tube/oscilloscope on vision are ubiquitously known. Add to that the degenerate decadent and detrimental effects of a couch-potato/computer-chair lifestyle and the importance of learning hands on, while sitting in a classroom, play ground or anywhere where a teacher is close enough to observe his/her pupils and help them out becomes all the more important. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwKoCXq2Pw4]]

Children are at a stage in life where they cannot be trusted to independently find their way across a curriculum. To sit a child in front of a T.V with no one stopping and making sure s/he understands the lesson is asking for trouble. Children cannot sit still and won’t if there’s no one there to watch them and ensure that they are paying attention, they aren’t lost and they are taking notes. Sesame street is not and never can be a substitute for school. Teenagers and adults face similar issues, the T.V is not interactive. You cannot raise your hand and ask the instructor to clarify a concept. The instructor cannot test your understanding of the subject either. The motivation that comes from being probed and tested is therefore absent. Virtual universities demand a lot of self discipline, self motivation and self reliance, most people will and do have a hard time attempting to get degrees via such programs. [[http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060824113354AAbGC40]] [[http://www.uncommon-knowledge.co.uk/self_help/courses.html]]

When students sit in a classroom, they have other students around and the teacher is also a living breathing organism. Group synergy motivates people to pay attention, communicate ideas and st in the classroom. Sitting alone in front of a T.V watching a lecturer drone on, indefinitely is even worse than sleeping through a lecture where talking is prohibited and asking the lecturer questions, implausible. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT4lA85bhHY]]

“The study of 1,300 children by Michigan and Montreal universities found negative effects on older children rose with every hour of toddler TV.”-
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“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that kids under 2 years old not watch any TV and that those older than 2 watch no more than 1 to 2 hours a day of quality programming.

The first 2 years of life are considered a critical time for brain development. TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with parents and others, which encourages learning and healthy physical and social development.

As kids get older, too much screen time can interfere with activities such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family”

[[http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm]]