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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. Those questions were the topic at a screening of a new documentary in the Deer Lakes School District. It all started with one question: What phone to get my daughter because her flip phone stopped working?”

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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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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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MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

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In the era of mobile devices and tablets, interactivity has become the norm for schoolchildren. So, by adding gamification elements during teaching sessions, schools can significantly increase their participation and engagement levels. Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best.

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6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

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A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports.

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6 reasons it’s important to create your own online assessments

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Yet, in an age when students are accessing a vast array of resources on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, some school districts are still hesitant to take their assessments online. Instead of seeing only a total score, we can now easily see how students respond to each question.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Deeper Learning With Personal Devices

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To ban or not to ban, that is always the question when it comes to personal devices in the classroom. If used intentionally, mobile devices can be an express pass to exploring beyond the walls of our schools. Often, this process takes time and includes various structures to ensure content mastery.