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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

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And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. After they watched the documentary, students returned to their homerooms for a 25-minute discussion. He looks at her Instagram account daily and monitors other internet activity, Mr. Baughman said.

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The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship

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According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

eSchool News

The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts. Qualcomm discussed with attendees how educators can and should embrace AI–and what platforms like ChatGPT mean for education.

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Fact or fiction: Devices stunt SEL

eSchool News

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. After they watched the documentary, students returned to their homerooms for a 25-minute discussion. But, Campos said, the conversation could have gone on for hours.

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5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use

eSchool News

Discussing changes in a child’s readiness skills can open a dialogue about the child’s strengths and any areas of potential concern for families or teachers. Today, More than 90 percent of families own a mobile device , and nine in ten (94 percent) families have some kind of internet access, even among families below the poverty level.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

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Find what works for your classroom environment: BeHere –take classroom attendance automatically; requires iPads or iPhones Class Composer –better student-placement decisions for your school (app) Classcraft –gamify SEL and classroom behavior Clock Tab –A tab that is a digital clock Google Safe Search Preferences Goose Chase (..)

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Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

EdTech Magazine

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. by Jennifer Brown.