LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study
from leading early learning company, Lingokids, reveals a
significant increase in children's technology usage during summer
break, with a surprising twist: educational apps are leading the
way. This finding offers valuable insights for parents and
educators navigating the often-debated topic of screen time and is
welcome news for families looking to keep their children
learning during the break from school.
The study surveyed over 1,000 parents of children aged 2-8 in
the United States. It found that
68% of children reported using technology more during summer
vacation compared to the school year. However, the content they're
consuming is shifting. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of children using
technology are actively engaging with educational apps, making them
the #1 form of content accessed by kids on devices. This surpasses
both non-educational games and video streaming services.
Parents Turn to Tech to Combat Summer Learning Loss
The study highlights a growing concern among parents: the
"summer slide" – the potential learning loss students experience
over breaks. Over half (61%) of parents reported using educational
apps specifically to address this issue and 60% believe technology
can help their children progress academically, fostering skills in
areas like math, reading, and critical thinking.
Screen Time Offers Benefits Beyond Learning
The increased screen time benefits aren't solely focused on
education. Nearly 70% of parents agree that their child's tech use
allows them to focus on their own work or personal tasks, which is
a significant benefit for working parents during the summer months.
Educational technology can provide a solution that keeps children
entertained and engaged while allowing parents to be
productive.
Technology as a Parenting Tool is on the Rise
The study also revealed a growing acceptance of technology as a
parenting tool. Nearly half (47%) of parents don't feel judged at
all when their children use devices out in public or at home,
suggesting a wider societal acceptance of the benefits associated
with screen time.
Lingokids CEO Cristobal Viedma
commented on the trend: "Technology has become an essential part of
modern parenting, especially during summer break. Our study
highlights the power of educational platforms to address summer
learning loss and even help children excel academically. At
Lingokids, we're committed to providing tools and experiences that
make learning fun and interactive, ensuring children can thrive
academically and socially while enjoying their summer break."
The full Lingokids 'Summer of Tech 2024' study is available
here
About Lingokids
Lingokids is an educational tech and media company, trusted by
more than 95 million families, that is helping transform the way
children can gain traditional educational and modern life skills.
Its unique PlaylearningTM approach puts children in the center of
the Lingokids universe, which provides thousands of engaging,
interactive learning experiences in a variety of mediums and
surrounds them with choice and exploratory child-led learning
paths. For more information, please visit www.lingokids.com.
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