Managing Screen Time in the Age of Online Homework

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
   
2. The Screen-Time Dilemma in Modern Learning
   
3. GD Goenka’s Philosophy on Digital Education
   
4. Building Screen Boundaries with Purpose
   
5. Balancing Online Homework with Offline Habits
   
6. What Parents Can Do at Home
   
7. Conclusion
   

Introduction
Screens have become essential tools for learning, especially with the growth of digital homework, research, and school portals. But how much is too much? At GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar, we help children and families find that balance, ensuring screen time supports—not disrupts—well-being and academics.

The Screen-Time Dilemma in Modern Learning
Online assignments, smart boards, and learning apps offer:

• Interactive learning experiences
  
• Real-time feedback and tracking
  
• Skill-building beyond textbooks
  However, too much screen time can:
  
• Impact sleep and focus
  
• Reduce physical activity
  
• Lead to digital fatigue or distractions
  

GD Goenka’s Philosophy on Digital Education
We view technology as a tool—not a substitute for teaching. Our approach includes:

• Limited and purposeful screen exposure during school hours
  
• Offline assignments that encourage handwriting and creative thinking
  
• Strict guidelines for balanced digital-homework assignments
  

Building Screen Boundaries with Purpose
We teach students to:

• Use timers or clocks for study sessions
  
• Take breaks after 20–30 minutes of digital work
  
• Switch off devices after homework completion
  
• Practice digital etiquette and self-control
  

These habits are taught in class and reinforced through classroom discussions.

Balancing Online Homework with Offline Habits
Teachers assign homework that includes:

• Offline reading or workbook exercises
  
• Hands-on projects and craft-based learning
  
• Outdoor observation tasks linked to science or EVS
  

This ensures that digital tools remain complementary—not dominant.

What Parents Can Do at Home

• Set a homework schedule with limited screen exposure
  
• Encourage breaks involving stretching or a quick walk
  
• Create a tech-free study corner
  
• Talk to children about how they feel after screen sessions
  

Being involved helps children self-regulate over time.

Conclusion
At GD Goenka Mahanagar, our goal is to raise digital-savvy yet balanced learners. With structured use of technology and a strong focus on offline growth, we make screen time work for—not against—your child’s development.