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Learn about the importance of sleep and the impact sleep has on individuals- especially teens!
This Animoto highlights:
- What sleep is
- How much is needed
- Correlation between sleep and health
- Negative effects of sleep deprivation
- What you can do to improve sleep patterns
For optimal viewing, please press the pause button on the video below.
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ReplyDeleteSleep is so important for teens to be able to perform every day tasks to the best of their ability. It is hard to concentrate on school work when teens may not be getting enough sleep and experiencing daytime drowsiness. As the Animoto shows, it can not only lead to poor grades and absences in school, but also can lead to irritability, poor moods and drowsy driving accidents. Taking a break from electronics one hour before going to sleep can help with sleep quality.
ReplyDeleteI have seen in many of my students that they are so tired during the day, have a hard time waking up in the morning, but can stay up all hours of the night. Many teens have changed their sleep cycle so they are not tired at night, but exhausted during the day. Your presentation did go through all the reasons why teens struggle with sleep, because they are doing so many things during the day (school work, athletics, socializing, extra-curriculars) and have trained their bodies to be awake at night to complete all of their school work. The suggestions provided here to help with improving their sleep cycle are important and in my opinion be done one by one to eventually help switch a person over to a more "regular" and more productive sleeping habits.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this sleep research presented to many school districts in the state yet due to finances, athletics and extra curricular conflicts; school schedules - like starting school times later for high school and middle school is never changed. The bus schedules and parent work schedules always trump the well being of students and their optimal educational learning times due to the biorhythms at that age.
DeleteAs an adult, I experience the things described due to sleep deprivation and it has to feel ten times worse for a teenager. Lack of sleep affects everything and it is not healthy. The suggestions you describe are excellent.
ReplyDeleteI know it can be a temptation to choose work over sleep, but I didn’t realize about 85% of teens didn’t get the recommended amount of sleep each night. Sleep is so important for each of us to function properly. I’m happy to see this video shares how sleep helps us stay alert, develop, and stay healthy. Thank you for sharing things students (and adults) can do to improve their quality of sleep, including establishing a bedtime routine.
ReplyDeleteIn order for our brains to work properly, we must get the necessary amount of sleep. Not only do we tend to be able to learn more, but we are also able to focus more and have better attitudes. Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis can also effect our health! Sleep is very important in the life of a learner.
ReplyDeleteUnknownNovember 19, 2020 at 6:22 PM
DeleteI have seen this sleep research presented to many school districts in the state yet due to finances, athletics and extra curricular conflicts; school schedules - like starting school times later for high school and middle school is never changed. The bus schedules and parent work schedules always trump the well being of students and their optimal educational learning times due to the biorhythms at that age.
I cant help but think of my own children as teenagers. I did not realize teens need at least 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep! I remember my children's hectic early morning school schedules and afternoon activity routines as well as the heavy load of homework to complete at night. My children slept a lot most weekends. I found it difficult to impose a sleep schedule as my students were busy, active and worked independently. I wanted them to sleep as much as possible when they could on the weekends.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate this post because it is so important. We forget that we need sleep. It is not a luxury. Not having enough sleep can make it difficult to pay attention in class, at work or even just stay awake. It can also make you super cranky!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the ideas shared about how to get a handle on the sleep we need. Setting a regular schedule and way to go to sleep is a must.
I would also add that regular exercise can help with focus and sleep.
Thanks for posting this is a great topic. Sleep on the impact of mental health for teens right now it vital Mental health disorders tend to make it harder to sleep well and can be a contributing factor to mental health problems increasing in teens. Improving sleep can have a beneficial impact on mental health and can be a component of treating many psychiatric disorders.
ReplyDeletePeople really don't understand the importance of sleep! So many of my students have interrupted sleep because of home life and lack of routine, this can be a major detriment to their learning!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an important topic...thank you for sharing! I think it is also important to remember that our pre-bedtime routines and behaviors greatly impact our sleep as well. It's always a good idea to limit screen time, TV, etc for a half hour or more before lying down to sleep. And we definitely should not bring our devices to bed with us. I have had many students over the years tell me they didn't sleep well because of phone interruptions during the night. We need to really let our bodies rest and restore. Great information from your video!!
ReplyDeleteSleep is such an important and relevant topic. With all the technology around us to distract our focus, it is easy to want to continue using it, although, we should be resting. This post just reminds me how important it is for not only teenagers, but for ALL of us to get the rest we need.
ReplyDeleteSleep is vital to everyone and at everyone at any age. For children, this is when they grow physically and intellectually. It is also when our body "resets." Getting enough sleep allows us to function each day. It helps us stay alert and lack of sleep impairs our judgement. This topic is studied a lot however, many people don't realize how much their daily lives are affected by lack of sleep. Pushing through when your tired actually has worse consequences. I have seen this first hand with my own family.
ReplyDeleteSleep is a very important part of a teen’s growth development psychologically and physiologically. 85% of teens do not get enough sleep that is recommended which is 8 ½ to 9 ½ hours of per night. Teens have many distractions that impede their ability to sleep such as, studying, sports, extracurricular activities, us of electronic devices and friends. Lack of sleep can lead to many negative side effects such as, lower academic achievement, difficulty staying alert, mood swings, depression, can lead to substance abuse and impaired driving. Teens can offset this by establishing a sleep schedule and a bedtime routine where they go to be at the same time each night.
ReplyDeleteSleep is very important. It said that you should get up to 8 hours per day/night. I know students do not get that much when they have to go into the school building, but with the pandemic, I believe they are because they are not getting up and logging into class on time. Without the proper amount of sleep, it is hard to focus and retain information learned. Sleep is not just important for teenager, but for adults as well. This is the time the body takes to recover/repair itself. If you don't give your body its time to repair you will prone to sicknesses and diseases.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic to discuss. Sleep is very important with teens and adults. Teens need more rest and sleep than most people. A good nights sleep help students function better mentally and physically. It helps keep them alert for school, and helps keep healthy. We are living in a fast paced world with our jobs, education, and other aspects of our lives. Teens and adults need to be rested and healthy to face the day. Sleep gives us the chance to repair our minds and bodies for the day ahead. It also gives us the strength to keep from getting sick and wearing our bodies down. Sleep is very important.
ReplyDeleteI often see and feel the effect of lack of sleep on both students and me. Thanks for this article and pointing out some of its effects, and that all of us really need to find ways to "turn off" and try and relax into a restful sleep.
ReplyDeleteOne thing for future posts/videos though, is that even in full screen the info slide towards the end is hard to read.
I learned something from this video! I am usually sure of foot and can maneuver around pretty gracefully. But ever since I took on two major responsibilities (added to my plate) I have been pulling some late nighters and missing quite a bit of sleep. This blog has helped me figure out why I have been so clumsy and bumping into things. Sleep deprivation has caused me to become more clumsy and it makes perfect sense! Thank you for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteAs a mother of two teens and an educator that has worked with teens for the past 12 years, I see the results of sleep depravation and poor sleep habits all the time. Even most adults probably suffer from too little sleep these days. Computer screens, constant internet use and very busy lives seems to be the main culprits. Thank you for your efforts to address this topic. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteAs a high school teacher, I have seen a marked difference in the amount of sleep in my students especially during pandemic. Students are staying up much later since they don't have to get up as early to head to school. The late nights have turned into wee morning bed times--which results in missing virtual classes. This is a well put together presentation--I will definitely share.
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