The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

A new study suggests that this sort of technology overuse doesn’t just pop up during adolescence. The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I don’t think my research is saying [other measures] don’t matter, but I don’t think they capture the whole picture,” said Nathaniel Anderson, who explored the disconnect between measures of child well-being and young people’s views on their mental health as part of his doctoral studies in public health at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. Economic and societal factors, such as mental health concerns over social media use, present significant challenges.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. Homework Hacks Course – Created by Brian Page, this course offers students strategies for effective studying and learning. Books: “ Make It Stick ” by Peter C.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Others claim that emotional support and social engagement are the primary drivers of using social media more often. Is banning smartphones in the classroom a viable solution? Is banning smartphones in the classroom a viable solution? Many articles often cite this study as solid proof for banning smartphones.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The massive fight, it turned out, stemmed from a long-simmering rivalry between groups of girls, and had been largely instigated and planned through a steady stream of posts on social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat. Related: A class of teenagers gave up smartphones for a week, and lived.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We tend to think of museums and art galleries as places of quiet contemplation and reflection, but that's not always the case -- especially now that most visitors have smartphones in their pockets. " However, there's still a question of whether smartphones and social media enhance or distract from the museum experience.

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Brainscape

APRIL 24, 2024

During some recent live focus group testing with new users, we noticed that many blatantly ignored some of the big buttons we've designed for navigation in the Brainscape app study experience.  As big and obvious as those buttons were, people were operating on the instinct honed from years’ of smartphone use.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If the Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov were alive today, what would he say about smartphones? Pavlov originally set off to study canine digestion. That’s exactly what’s happening with smartphones, says David Greenfield , a psychologist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Connecticut.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Everyone is online now. The answer is Brasilia, FYI).

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

Ninety-two percent check social media daily. But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They might be coming in for coffee.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Mobile technologies have changed over the years: from the early PDAs, Blackberrys and feature phones with texting capability and cameras, to tablets and eReaders to the ubiquitous smartphones of today. Undergraduate Smartphone Ownership.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I don’t think my research is saying [other measures] don’t matter, but I don’t think they capture the whole picture,” said Nathaniel Anderson, who explored the disconnect between measures of child well-being and young people’s views on their mental health as part of his doctoral studies in public health at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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edWeb.net

MAY 22, 2019

Using charts, sixth-grade students collected cell phone usage data and recorded every time a student received a notification from social media apps and texts from family and friends. Of the 20 students who participated in the study, there were recorded 7,800 notifications, averaging one notification per student every eight minutes.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned. Adapting to this exciting new reality can be challenging for both teachers and students.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones. Where students go, smartphones go. And optimizing your software for smartphones first and foremost can guide you on this path. What kinds of social media do students use? What hardware do students use?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Just as educational experts acknowledge technology’s role in early education, physicians and psychologists also recognize that spending too much time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can have a negative impact on child development.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. This study found that in 2017, 71% of teens claimed to either own or have use of a smartphone.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

If you look at nearly any study that analyzes the relationship between phone use, notifications, social media and mental health, it's virtually always a net negative. As a teacher who spent the better portion of my life without a smartphone, I know firsthand that other experiences can be rewarding.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

With virtual reality headsets, students are forced to interact with their studies by excluding all else, making the technology ideal for educators who work with kids who have varying levels of ADD/ADHD. . Additionally, attention spans of children born in the age of digital technology are decreasing rapidly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 13, 2019

Now, there are not a lot of studies on how often teachers sleep because I’ve looked. A 2008 Ball State University study found that 43% of teachers said they slept an average of 6 hours or less per night. Social media addiction can also be associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and ADHD.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The media loves sensational tech stories. Except that it was based on a faulty study , which essentially renders it as fake. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. How much time did you spend without social media?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

And while I use cell phones to teach — Nearpod, Quizziz, Edpuzzle, and more are helpful to me – smartphones can be addictive as crack cocaine for some. And while some students are not often engaged with learning, others have the opposite problem and are always studying. Can social media consume less time?

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). SOCIAL MEDIA. Facebook is the most visited social media network, used even by children younger than the age restriction. So are we. SCHOOLWORK.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2020

Preparing for a major exam—one that you paid and studied months for—is stressful enough. All questions are free-response (no multiple choice), and can be taken online via a computer, tablet or smartphone. On the big day, it’s all you can muster to calm your nerves, breathe, think and focus. Until, finally, you’re finished.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

Now, there are not a lot of studies on how often teachers sleep because I’ve looked. A 2008 Ball State University study found that 43% of teachers said they slept an average of 6 hours or less per night. Social media addiction can also be associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and ADHD.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Smartphones are in their hands, more and more, from a younger and younger age. Text messages and direct messages on social media websites, emails and voice calls are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to phishing methods and students need to learn how to identify potential scams and avoid them.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Physicians, teachers and psychologists generally agree that spending inordinate amounts of time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can negatively impact a child’s developing mind and body. Try your best to save your time on social media for your lunch break or during nap-time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Researchers tell EdSurge that a shift towards digital over handwriting could have negative effects on young readers and writers, but some educators think technology and social media can create new ways to engage students in the writing process. Because of that, he thinks “the de-emphasis on handwriting can be a problem.”

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 21, 2021

A great way to navigate talking to kids about their screen time usage is to encourage families to develop a media plan together. They’ll start by writing a list of what everyone is doing on their computers, smartphones, or other screens. Is the ratio between educational content and recreational screen time off balance?

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