1. Dr. Jefferey Gagiliard speaks about how technology impacts adults mental health, normally I see lots of resources and articles about technology impacting adolecent and not so much how it impacts adults. It is important as adults to model a healthy relationship with Technology to our students and children.

2. https://www.commonsense.org/education?campaignid=19594630785&adgroupid=149323262790&adid=645932360543&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-OhBhB5EiwADyoY1fvGy0pLW09GUyQb-fC41WGNOc9cBMwNLRNIDN5QCTkLFx55pkftRhoCFZIQAvD_BwE

   
   

I chose to refrence this resources because as educators we need to model what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with technology. The site also carry’s a variety or resources and tips for educators to use in the classroom.

3.  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/8-digital-life-skills-all-children-need-and-a-plan-for-teaching-them/

In this resource I learned of 8 digital skills children should know. The article helped me understand what skills I can help my students master or learn more about. As adults we can not assume a student will know how to use tecnology appropiately.

1. Being mindful of social media use. Be intentional about using technology. Set a timer to limit screen time to a heathly time frame.

2. It is very important to be aware of the negative impact of over indulging in technology. There are many negative health impacts in humans especially kids. For example, too much screen time can lead to anxiety, technology addiction and medical conditions like diabetes.

3. It is very important to find a balance when it comes to using technology. Teachnology is not something to be afraid of, but consious of apps and other forms of technology are created with hidden agendas that may cause addictions or negative impacts to your wellbeing.

1. Write a down a purpose of why and how long I will be using technology before using social media, digital tools and applications.

2. Put my Phone away when having conversations with people.

5 days later...

And here's how it went...

1. It went well and decreased my screen time.

2. I was successful and was able to be more present while having conversations.

After looking through many resources I encountered this resource published by the UCLA Center of Developing Adolescents. Another great source that can help students engage in converstations about Healthy Relationships with technology. We tend to assume students know how to set boundaries with technology, but it is important to really engage in conversations about over usage of technology with adolocents.