Television is perhaps one of the least used educational mediums that are at our disposal. Millions of people, with no formal education or without access to formal education from all over the world have access to a television. Even homes that have barely the money to put food on the table have televisions.
There are a number of educational shows available through watching TV however these shows are mainly aimed at younger children and help to teach children some of the basics of life like letters, numbers and shapes along with key concepts such as sharing and respect. But it can be used for so much more.
Some schools have already begun to use TV as a way to bring supplemental education into the classroom and you might have noticed that in some towns there is a station specifically devoted to lectures and programs for the local university. However so much more can be presented and watching TV can become a great way for people who don’t have the time or can’t afford to attend normal classes or school to be presented with educational materials in order to better their lives and situation. Because of the subject matter educational television is left to public broadcasting stations who usually can not afford to offer all the types of educational television programs that are out there. These educational programs include shows like National Geographic which not only explains the nature of the world but also the socio economic conditions of various countries as well or Nova which presents a wide range of scientific programs. All of these programs could make watching TV a more educational experience than it is now. There are also numerous history programs.
It’s a known fact that children prefer watching TV over listening to lectures. If there is a program available that will explain the material and might engage the child or children to be more interested. Then it might be worth while to look into providing more educational TV programs. Watching TV doesn’t just have to be for entertainment it can be for education as well.
Next time you are introduced to a subject you find interesting or the next time you hear about what your child is learning in school, or what you are learning in class, take a look and see if you can’t locate some TV programs on the subject and consider watching TV as a part of the educational experience.
If you are a teacher why not recommend a few different types of shows that might help supplement the material that is being presented as a way of reinforcing the information provided in class and helping students to gain a wider understanding. Another thing to consider is to support watching TV for educational purposes by holding charity drivers or donating to your local educational stations or public broadcasting networks.
Watching TV isn’t just about sitting down and kicking back. It can be a real and effective way to learn and experience information visually.
Todd FranklinWatch TV on Computer Enthusiast and Expert
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