Enhancing children’s learning through media and technology With media becoming more and more prevalent in children’s lives, we need to work together and help the next generation thrive and grow by Adrianna Ruggiero / March 18, 2019
How smart is it to go to bed with your phone? Kerstin Hödlmoser looks at the impact of blue-enriched light on sleep and how it affects memory consolidation and emotion regulation Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 1, 2019
“Technology for teaching content is only one aspect of digitalization” Daniel Schunk discusses often forgotten aspects of digitalization and the changing role of teachers Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 12, 2018
Rethinking assessment for diverse learners When teachers bridge game-based learning to classroom content, students’ explicit science learning is improved by Jodi Asbell-Clarke / September 19, 2018
The effect of story format on children’s brains Pediatrician John S. Hutton asks how a child's brain responds differently to audio, illustrated, and animated stories by Meeri Kim / August 31, 2018
The human touch Parents should play an active role in their children’s engagement with mobile devices by Sierra Eisen / May 11, 2018
The lure of the smartphone A father and media psychologist looks at how he uses his smartphone when spending time with his kids. His conclusion? No need to feel guilty by Gregor Waller / March 1, 2018
Should screens tell kids to end screen-time? Consumers demand more thoughtful design from companies by Alexis Hiniker / February 28, 2018
Attention is changing in the digital age If contemporary approaches to learning are to be successful, they must take advantage of new forms of attention by Philippe Wampfler / February 26, 2018
Blaming smartphones, but missing the point The "new digital divide" entails new opportunities for most young people, but increased risk for the most vulnerable, says Candice Odgers Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 21, 2018
The lasting effects of television and video games in a child’s bedroom A recent study by developmental psychologist Douglas Gentile looks at how bedroom media leads to negative outcomes for children by Meeri Kim / February 20, 2018
“You can’t just disconnect your kids” Media researcher Michael Robb on the rise of personal devices among children and the importance of raising responsible digital citizens Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / February 19, 2018
