Consistent media use has become an epidemic among children and teens. While the benefits of technology are numerous, there are also negative side effects to keep in mind. Read more…
Social Networking Makes Kids Lonely
Karen Sumner
Does social networking really make kids lonely? Research on the use of the Internet for social contact and communication reveals that this “social technology” pushes kids farther away from each other in the real world. Read more…
Multitasking Undermines Deep and Sustained Learning, Research Shows
Karen Sumner
It is the myth of multitasking: When we do more, rapidly switching from one task to another, we are actually being less efficient, less accurate, less able to manage complexity and less able to recall the content of what we have been doing compared to individuals who focus on one task at a time.
