"The devices that help the least, especially in classrooms, are those that the teachers don't understand," Linkhorn says. "Kids have an amazing ability to utilize devices, but if there isn't a high enough level of training for staff, many devices are a waste of time and money." LINKS ...
Watch people interact with the devices Video Speaker bios Chau Nguyenis an Occupational Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. Working with individuals across the lifespan, she supports and advocates for participation in occupations (meaningful and necessary activities specific to a person, clie...
No matter what the differences are between our childhood and that of our children, both generations are living in the world today. Parents can model the desired behaviour – generosity, paying attention (putting down devices) when talking to another, good manners, appreciating each other’s compan...
Another point I wish to make is that technology limits children's social life.By constantly attracting children to pay attention to electronic devices and softwares, technology has become children's best friend, leading kids to be socially unapt as they do not have the early experience of sociali...
Ultimately, individual parents have to decide and set limits for access to such devices ensuring parental control till they reach at least 15 or till they have been spoken aboutbirds and bees. Just like freedom, being a friend and not a parent, pampering even exposure to technology is a doub...
In a world of ever-present technology, few can agree on how much time children need on their devices. Some suggest kids should spend more time outside instead. For kids in Colorado, a new cooperation has found a way to get kids outside, even if they bring their phones.I’m standing ...
It is no secret that Brad and I are technology fans. We have loved adding technology to our home throughsmart lights,smart locks, andsmart cleaning devices, just to name a few. WhenEmmett joined our family, we knew that we’d be utilizing baby technology as well. ...
When you have a group of little kids, they can be easily entertained by your mobile, and heck, some parents even buy their little kids mobile devices. One of the fun games that I think most little kids love is "Duck, Duck, Goose". They get to run around in a circle, and they get...
On allowing his kids to have phones or other devices once they reach a certain age, Shepard said,”I’m not committing to that. They want me to commit to that and then I just say, ‘Well, it’s not today, and I’m not a clairvoyant, so I’m not sure when that’ll be.'” ...
Assistive Devices Help Challenged Kids Get the Most from Learning Thanks to technology, students with physical and mental challenges have access to thousands of devices to help make learning easier. In this Education World article, writer Sherril Steele-Carlin talks about assistive technology with pare...