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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. Parents who let their children have smartphones should also require them to participate in a family contract, Ms. Kids can do a lot of damage on the internet,” he said. “I Steiner-Adair advised.

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Report: Teens feel ‘addicted’ to mobile devices

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A new report reveals that half of teenagers said mobile device addiction impacts their daily lives. Half of teenagers surveyed in a new poll said they “feel addicted” to their mobile devices, and 59 percent of parents participating in the survey said they agree their children are addicted.

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Creatively Teach the Common Core with Technology

Catlin Tucker

Creating dynamic digital stories with mobile devices. technology to encourage students to be active and engaged participants in the learning process. Connecting with Voxer to create study groups, encourage asynchronous conversations, or offer virtual office hours. Real-time editing with Google docs.

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Texas district launches connected school buses

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Smartphones, wearable technology, always-on mobile devices–now, school buses are following suit, offering wi-fi connectivity and real-time monitoring to extend learning and create safe environments.

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The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship

eSchool News

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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Five action steps to shrink the digital divide

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percent of the respondents who participate in the ACP say they were very satisfied or mostly satisfied with the program’s sign-up process, and that most use their internet connection for valuable resources such as homework, telework, participating in video meetings, and taking online classes. However, 82.4

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15 trends that hinder, accelerate, and enable K-12 innovation

eSchool News

While new trends such as extended reality and mobile devices are enabling expansive changes in K-12 education, innovation is often impeded by obstacles such as clunky professional development and digital equity, according to new research.