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Balram, A How online learning One of the major consequences of the transition to online learning is its The Johns Hopkins News-Letter retrieved from:
can affect student impact on student health, specifically sleep habits. Students in different Date Retrieved: October 19, https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2020/04/h
health time zones than their institutions are now sacrificing sleep to wake up 2020 online-learning-can-affect-student-health
for classes on Zoom. In addition to adverse health impacts from altered
sleep cycles, increased digital use can affect student’s physical and
mental health. Altering regular sleep patterns affects the body’s Date published: April 20, 2020
circadian rhythm, or internal biological clock. Altering regular sleep
patterns affects the body’s circadian rhythm, or internal biological clock.
(Katzenstein, 2020); stated that the circadian rhythm is based on light
exposure, which is maintained by waking up when there is light out and
going to sleep when it is dark and increased screen time can have a
negative impact on rhythm. She explained that health effects associated
with not sticking to a regular sleep cycle include difficulties falling
asleep, staying asleep, waking up and daytime fatigue. Online learning
has also affected the physical activity levels of students. Not walking
between classes has made some students stationary for hours on end in
front of their computers. (Katzenstein & Sterni,2020); recommend
staying physically active and eating healthy during remote learning.
While this transition has posed many challenges, they both recommend
that students prioritize their health and sleep.
Halupa, C RISKS: THE IMPACT OF Sleep deprivation found with excessive technology use can increase Date Retrieved:
ONLINE LEARNING obesity as well. In addition, according to the Department of Health and October 19, 2020 International Technology, Education and Developm
AND TECHNOLOGY ON Human Services, excessive technology use caused disordered and Conference
STUDENT PHYSICAL, unhealthy eating. It is well documented obesity and overweight can lead
MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, to Type II diabetes and early onset heart disease. Mental developmental Date published: Retrieved from:
AND SOCIAL HEALT delays, physical developmental delays can also occur. The most common Jul 3, 2020 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311362
physical symptoms were sleep problems, depression, headaches, loss of _RISKS_THE_IMPACT_OF_ONLINE_LEARNING_AND
appetite and stomach complaints. It is important to balance technology _TECHNOLOGY_ON_STUDENT_PHYSICAL_
use with other activities that promote relationships, creativity and MENTAL_EMOTIONAL_AND_SOCIAL_HEALTH
development. Excessive use can negatively impact the physical, mental,
emotional and social development of youth. More health education
interventions are needed in the United States and other countries
to increase awareness of this potential issue
Code, A., & Jett, C The physical and Online school has forced students, parents, and teachers alike to make a Date Retrieved: The annual International Conference of Education,
mental effects of tremendous change in their daily routine. Although logistically, video October 19, 2020 Research and Innovation
online learning calls work well to replace each period of classes, they have a large effect
on students’ mental and physical health. In addition to zoom fatigue and Retrieved from:
mental health issues, the 5 and a half hours of screen time during online Date published: https://portagenorthernlight.com/8266/feature/th
classes in Portage Northern’s current schedule cause digital eye strain. September 14, 2020 physical-and-mental-effects-of-online-learning/
The American Optometric Association recommends the 20-20-20 rule,
which requires one to take 20 seconds to look at something at least 20
feet away after every 20 minutes of screen time. In that case, students
should be taking screen breaks at least once every class period and the
“passing time” should also be utilized for the 20-20-20 rule.

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