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Social media offers students a ‘lifeline’ in age of anxiety

Matt Zalaznick -
Teens have turned to social media not to cut themselves off from current events, but to seek connections that boost mental health during this age of coronavirus-induced anxiety and isolation.

How educators can be part of dismantling systemic racism

Matt Zalaznick -
Evidence of systemic racism exists in schools even in progressive cities where "Black and brown" students are still too often labeled as underperforming, expert says.

Connected Camps prevent ‘summer slide’ via Minecraft, esports

Chris Burt -
Connected Camps offer a breadth of productive activities for students and high school volunteers looking to keep playing and learning during the summer break.

COVID-19 esports series: Coach says keep game time relevant

Chris Burt -
Academic Esports Conference speaker Nate Meeker from the University of Akron offers tips to keep children and students engaged and staying safe during the pandemic.

Prioritizing community over competition through esports

Samantha Anton, NASEF -
Working toward common goals as a "giant team" while providing safe, inclusive and engaging activities should be the mission, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 esports series: Kansas school shares winning strategies

Chris Burt -
Academic Esports Conference speakers Dr. Kristy Custer, principal, and Michael Russell, teacher, at Complete High School Maize offer tips on remote instruction and gaming.

Why educators need to change their ed-tech message

Matt Zalaznick -
As schools add new technology and turn increasingly to online learning, educators will need to fine-tune messaging to parents about screen time—because “engagement” no longer serves as the sole reason for ed tech adoptions.

Las Vegas school blends video games with curriculum

Chris Burt -
With the help of his students, Hubert Ham put esports on the map at Alexander Dawson School. It came with a worthwhile price: learning, not just playing.

4 concepts for balancing screen time in the online learning era

Matt Zalaznick -
Screen time, social media, video games and various other online and digital activities are pretty much the only way students can maintain social lives under stay-at-home orders.

How educators encourage digital wellness in ed-tech use

Matt Zalaznick -
All screen time is not created equal, notes Chief Technology Officer Rich Boettner of Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, which has been a trendsetter managing student devices.

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