Statistics
This amount of students experience a mental health illness or concern each year
1 in 5 (20%)
This multimedia website has various videos and other media that can be used for all ages and any stage of life.
YouTube
This type of stretching can be done in class using common seats found by desks
Chair Yoga
Schools providing release time for teachers to learn, practice, or plan ways to use technology in instruction is essential for fostering an effective educational environment.
Group A/ Mishel/ Release Time
This percentage of students deal with mental health struggles during childhood/ adolescence
70%
This application allows students to engage in biofeedback and gamification tasks where they can get information about whether they are in relaxed, neutral, or stressed zones.
Bio-Dash
This uses various applications to expand the classroom community outside the physical classroom setting.
Group Chat
"I agree with your statement towards the negative effects covid has had on students' ability to develop strong communication skills. With no face to face interaction presentations and oral communication, I have also noticed that students are struggling to adapt back to in person presentations."
Group A/ Lucas/ A new world of teaching
This estimated amount of children and youth are affected by mental illness
1.2 million
These applications allow for the creation of group chats that can act as online support groups.
FB Messanger, Whats app, Google Classroom, Twitter, Instagram
This type of break can allow students to move out of their seats and can be followed along on various videos and performed throughout the classroom.
Stretch Breaks
"The policies put in place by the school boards can majorly affect the teachers and administrators. It is up to the policies of the school board and its resources to enable the creation of a space with effective use of technology. If the school board does not take time to create the space for teachers to learn about different resources, the teachers will not be able to apply the technology in the classroom."
Group C/ Lexi/ Technology Education Effectiveness
Less than 20%
This is an online resource that can help ensure this action is obtainable for students who struggle with finding time in their schedule.
Telehealth and Teletherapy
This action could involve the incorporation of these throughout the day on a slide deck involving subject matter not related to the curriculum.
Mental Rest/ Mental Break
"To start, the COVID-19 pandemic has definitely affected my academic life as a student, as the initial lockdowns took place during my first year of university...I was forced to navigate technology that I never even knew existed, such as audio interfaces..."
Group B/Angela/A new world of teaching
In a 2022-23 Annual Ontario School Survey, this percentage of schools report needing some or more support for students' mental health and well-being.
91%
This resource allows students to provide their teachers with regular, confidential digital check-ins through emojis, photos and illustrations, as well as open-ended responses.
Skodel
Google Docs, mentimeter, survey, kahoot are various tools we can use to incorporate this action into our classrooms
Student Check - In / Check up
Technology in education has transformed classrooms by offering students and educators innovative tools to enhance learning. It allows educators to make education more interactive, personalized, and engaging. EdTech enables students to grasp complex concepts through visual aids and digital platforms.
Group B/ Veronica/ The difficulty with Education Technology