Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
A scholar of digital religion and Buddhism argues that not all Western Buddhism practice is inauthentic. Here’s a way to know what’s real. By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North Carolina – Greensboro Introduction Is digital Buddhism, which includes…
Research suggests ways to manage your smartphone use so you stay connected to the people around you. By Dr. Tchiki DavisWriter, program creator, and well-being expert Introduction By 2016, 77 percent…
While online communities may not fully address the isolation LGBTQ youth face in-person, they can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement. By Dr. Linda CharmaramanDirector of Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research…
Engineered to exploit human compulsions, the Internet competes for our attention, while teaching us to need it. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon Introduction “22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline…
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction? By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North…
OPINION: Research highlights six key principles for better learning. By Dr. Richard E. MayerProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of California If you spend more than an hour a day playing video games,…
Anecdotal evidence suggests the pervasiveness of smartphones is making us increasingly distracted and hyperactive. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction When was the last time you opened your laptop midconversation or brought…
New tools to help people use their smartphones in less detrimental ways are a good start, but could be even better at protecting users’ well-being. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction Apple…
Because of COVID-19, more and more therapists are turning to telehealth counseling and finding help. Could this be the wave of the future? By Dr. Nicholas JoycePsychologistUniversity of South Florida Introduction The coronavirus…
