Technology Resources

When it comes to reading online vs. offline, what is the better choice for students? Online learning is now a common and accessible way to learn for many students. Teachers can send links to recommended reading materials and finding sources for essays or research projects is simple.  But when it comes to reading for learning, […]

How do you balance screen time and online learning? Online learning is now a key part of everyday life for all students. Has monitoring screen time gone out the window? Ten years ago, a large study showed that students aged 8-18 used technology upwards of seven hours a day. This statistic gave rise to the […]

What is the connection between being outside in nature and learning, and getting better grades in school?   When it comes to improved learning, many factors influence how well students learn in school. Whether it’s sleep habits, physical activity, or technology, what we do in our spare time can actually play a large role in how […]

These days, more and more students are bringing cell phones to class. Even elementary school-aged students have cell phones in their pockets and backpacks. However, the news of Ontario’s decision to ban cell phones in classrooms opens again the debate about whether or not students should have cellphones in school. It also brings up the […]

Today, many of us are spending increasing amounts of time on screens, whether that be watching TV, playing video games, working, surfing the web, or texting from our smartphones. The same can be said about children growing up in this era of technology – especially with social media and texting. While technological advances have helped […]