Psychologist warns of "educational television" myth
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LONDON (Reuters Life!) - He's been characterized as the ultimate killjoy, the extremist fringe thinker who refuses to recognize the realities of modern life.
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Getting children to switch off the  television does not guarantee they will exercise more, U.S.  researchers said on Monday.
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Jeremy Paxman has attacked the BBC, claiming its future could be in jeopardy if it loses sight of the need for quality programming.
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A worried mother pursues the facts about what television does to its youngest viewers.
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Mike Baker wonders if the reaction to the "McDonald's A-level" might deter workplace learners.
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Media & professional: Â· Trust demands emphasis on onscreen innovationÂ· 'Disenfranchised' audiences cause concern
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Author Jacqueline Wilson suggests restrictions on junk food advertising could threaten children's TV.
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Some children come to school "tired and exhausted" from watching too much television, say teachers.
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"It's very clear that there is a relationship. Now the question is what underlies that relationship"  Diabetic children who spent the most time glued to the TV had a tougher time controlling their blood sugar, according to a Norwegian study that illustrates yet another downside of too much television. via NYNewsday.com
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The news comes as some observers warn that the United States needs to focus more on training scientists and engineers.
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NEW YORK  - Children and teens with type 1 diabetes who spend a lot of time watching television are likely to have poor control of their blood glucose levels, according to new findings.
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Slumping in front of the television may damage key back muscles, say scientists.
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Science & environment: Experts welcome drop in unfounded claims, but gaffes still cause concern
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A new study claims to undermine the key argument used by people sceptical of climate change.
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Â· Controversial warning on complementary therapiesÂ· Experts say study findings raise important issue
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From iTunes U, which lets students take educational podcasts on the road; to the computational tools running on Xserves, which allow students to see and explore the structure, function, and behavior of molecules; to the Digital Academic Television Network, which delivers live TV via a network connection using QuickTime as a client), Macintosh computers, servers, and software help educators articulate the âWisconsin Idea.â Erasing completely the âborders of learning,â they depend on the Mac to let learning go onâfor students and teachers alikeâanywhere and at anytime.
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Stress levels are poisoning attitudes towards education, General Teaching Council says.