Screen Time

Screens are changing our lives, classrooms, families, and relationships.  Most people walk around with a supercomputer in their pocket capable of finding esoteric information, knowing the weather across the world, telling time, and oh yeah making a phone call.  As we navigate how these computers and screens influence our lives here are a few resources.

 

In this interview Anya Kamenetz talks about her new book, The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life.

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek outlines the four pillars of educational apps (and experiences): Active Learning, Engagement, Meaningful Learning, and Social Interaction.

Below is a slideshow by Anya Kamenetz about technology use for children, the benefits and the drawbacks.