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What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out

Edsurge

In December 2021, the U.S. Much attention has been paid to the potential role of social media in that crisis. The research that we do have is inadequate in terms of helping us understand the ways in which the internet and social media affect youth well-being.” Youth mental health is at a crisis point.

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2021 Reflections: Looking Back and Harnessing Powerful Possibilities

Digital Promise

As we approach the end of 2021, we at Digital Promise also wanted to reflect on the year that was. Below, Digital Promise staff share reflections, lessons, and learnings from 2021 and offer hopes for education in the new year. How 2021 has changed the way we view our role in education. What has inspired us over the past year. ??Juliana

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Technology Use and Wellness: How to Guide Students in a Digital Age

Ask a Tech Teacher

In 2021, they were logging more screen time than bedtime: Teenagers spent an average of eight hours and 39 minutes on a digital device, but only 22% were getting eight hours of sleep. As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences.

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CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners

eSchool News

Thursday, June 10, 2021) – CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2021 Fueling Education Challenge. The winning 2021 Fueling Education Challenge winners are: First Place: Camellia S., Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Silver Spring, Md.

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Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Making for Good Challenge Winners

eSchool News

Thursday, April 29, 2021) – Today, three students across the United States are recognized for innovative solutions to societal and environmental issues as winners of the Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education 2021 Making for Good Challenge. The 2021 Challenge winners exemplify the power of STEAM learning.”.

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Kasey’s TCEA & IDEAcon 2021 Presentations and Resources

Shake Up Learning

The post Kasey’s TCEA & IDEAcon 2021 Presentations and Resources appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I just wrapped up a fun-filled week at TCEA 2021 virtually. Kasey’s #TCEA & #IDEAcon 2021 Presentations and Resources. Kasey’s TCEA & IDEAcon 2021 Presentations & Resources. Click To Tweet.

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WeVideo Partners with KQED Youth Media Challenges for 2021-2022 School Year

eSchool News

September 16, 2021) – WeVideo , a leading cloud-based, collaborative multimedia creation platform, has joined forces with KQED as an official technology partner of the KQED Youth Media Challenges , an initiative to help educators across the nation facilitate student civic engagement and media making. Mountain View, Calif.

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