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Noida schools told to limit smart-class screen time
The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has directed schools in Noida and Greater Noida to limit smart-class screen use to 30 minutes a day for Classes 1 to 5 and 60 minutes…
The Story in Brief
The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has directed schools in Noida and Greater Noida to limit smart-class screen use to 30 minutes a day for Classes 1 to 5 and 60 minutes for Classes 6 to 8. The order covers government, semi-government and private schools. Schools must also continue using blackboards, greenboards and whiteboards instead of relying solely on digital boards.
The directions followed parent complaints that some children spent four to five hours before digital boards. The administration cited risks including eye strain, headaches, reduced concentration and myopia, and urged interactive teaching. District magistrate Medha Roopam said digital boards should support classroom learning, not replace it. The All Noida School Parents Association questioned the blanket limits and the lack of prior consultation.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims will likely cast this as either an attack on modern education or proof that smart classes harm children. Neither conclusion follows from the order. Digital boards can help when teachers use them selectively, while prolonged passive viewing deserves scrutiny. The practical test is whether schools record actual screen use, maintain viewing distances and mix digital lessons with discussion and activities. Parents should ask for that evidence, not rely on slogans about technology or tradition.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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