what are the academic effects of watching television?
146655
That depends on what you watch. There are a large number of educational programs for all ages (especially on the PBS channel). There is also a lot of no-brain nonsense, stuff like Survivor and reality shows and most sitcoms, that have no redeaming value at all.
637558
The television remote control. It causes "couch potatos", and an even more sedentary lifestyle than before. At least we used to get up to change the channel. And I believe that we used to consider what was on TV and make a judgement, before getting up, but now people just "channel surf" and watch all the junk that's put before them. More time spent watching TV.
187638
Watch television and practice.
561610
There is a newspaper article on the wall in my daughter's nursery that says research has shown that toddlers who spend more than a few hours a day watching programs aimed at toddlers are slower with their reading and writing skills than those who watch no or very little TV.\nAlso i read recently that research has shown that 7-10 year olds that spend a lot of time in front of computer games and television have trouble with things that require a long attention span.
190869
Watching tv = 2-4 hours a week\nOn my computer = way too many [about 2-4 hours a day goofing off (some days), up to about 12 hours a day when writing a paper (which is about 1-2 times a month)]\nAt work = about 5-40 hours per month (part-time)\nAt school = about 32 hours per week (classroom and clinicals)
96941
Reading out loud helps out a lot and helps block out distractions. When you are trying to study, take away all distractions (ie music, tv, internet, etc.).
245217
T.V. takes up a lot of peoples time doing things more productive are better people gain weight if they watch to much tv its better to exercise or read or have fun doing other things
559001
Unfortunately, yes. If it weren't for the availability of uncut movies, I doubt if I would watch too much TV. The social aspect is the best reason to watch television.  The real downside is that I do think TV has severely hurt the art of conversation. You can now grow up with siblings and spend time with them watching the tube, but not really getting to know them at a deeper level.
395640
MEDIA\n\n- Children with shorter attention spans\n- Desensitization to violence and sex\n\nSCIENCE\n\n- New weapons\n- Possiblity of biological warfare\n- Cloning (?)\n\nOTHER\n\n- Less physical activity as machines do more work\n- Environmental impact
413178
yeah, sure. tv, computers, really arent good for you, first of all for your inner being, and for your head. tey also are kinda addicting, and a waste of time
345478
Do your homework with the TV or radio off and have as few distractions as possible so you get it done faster! The faster you finish, the more time you'll have to hang out!!! Wohoooooooo
505128
You could studie in a light-dimmed room without any music on, nor tv and be sure you don't study for hours n hours on n on, just a few, with brakes n snacks, that's how I do it... it works!
234647
greatly..........there is significant impact specially kids and illiterates and those who lack wisdom. they try to imitate wht is shown specially the bad like rape forming rowdy gangs and getting after gals. i havent see anyone turning good from bad by watching tv or movies.either good reamins good or gets bad and then worse.try avoid some shows tht r obscene provoking violence .......but u gotta understand tht its only for entertainment wht ever u watch
664376
HAHA, YOU AGAIN! WELL I'M STILL WATCHING FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR AND WILL SMITH! THE POSITIVE IMPACTS OF TELEVISION WOULD BE THAT IT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION AT A MODERATE RATE AND IT CONSTANTLY CHANGES. TELEVISION IS ALSO EVOLVING AS WE AS PEOPLE AND AS OUR NATION EVOLVES, SO DO OUR STORIES AND THE WAY THEY ARE DELIVERED EVOLVES. AND THAT CAN EFFECT OUR EVERY DAY LIVES WHICH MAKES ONE FEEL CONNECTED TO THE STORY OR MESSAGE.
264071
I don't think so. It mostly involves self discipline.\nI usually set aside a few hours out of the day for the purpose of doing homework. During this time I don't watch TV, answer the phone...or anything else that may be distracting.\n\nSome online universities offer tips on succeeding with those type of classes.\n\nYou may find a few links to these on my college web page.\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/twu/\n\n...Good luck.
73030
Yes - don't go online and ask questions on Yahoo! Answers ;-)\n\nSet aside a specific time every day for studying. No TV, no phone, no interruptions or distractions.
95035
yes it does affect the way you study because your trying to sing at the same time your trying to study and you dont get much studing done. so i think it would be better to study with the radio off and when you get done studing you can do what ever you wont.