Key Vocabulary
This term refers to the amount of time spent using digital devices like phones and computers.
Screen time
Digital media provides students with ... to learning platforms such as YouTube and Khan Academy.
access
Excessive screen use can shorten this mental ability needed for studying.
Attention span
Blue light from screens interferes with this biological process.
Sleep
This type of communication helps people learn empathy and nonverbal cues.
face-to-face communication
This hormone regulates sleep-wake cycles and is affected by blue light from screens.
Melatonin
These types of video games improve problem-solving and spatial reasoning.
Strategy-based video games (like Minecraft).
Quick online searches can weaken this cognitive skill over time.
memory retention
Poor sleep affects mood, memory, and this ability.
cognitive function
Text messages and emojis lack this element compared to in-person interaction.
Emotional depth
This phrase describes dividing attention across many tasks due to constant digital stimulation.
Fragmentation?
This learning approach allows students to learn at their own pace and style.
Personalized learning
Constant switching between apps can reduce the ability to focus deeply on one task.
Concentration or focus
Late-night screen use often leads to this condition.
sleep deprivation or sever lack of sleep
Excessive social media use is linked to loneliness and this emotional issue.
low self-esteem
The ... memory term refers to the reliance on technology to store and retrieve information rather than on memory.
Externalizing or external
Sharing music, videos, or art on social media supports this ability.
Creative expression
This skill is harmed when learning becomes fragmented and shallow.
Critical thinking
Due to the excessive use of screens, researchers observed students struggling with this physical habit in class.
slouching or lying down
Online anonymity can encourage this harmful behavior.
Cyberbullying or online harassment
This describes compulsive or excessive use of digital platforms that harms daily life.
Screen addiction?
This skill is strengthened when students plan strategies and respond to challenges in games.
Cognitive flexibility
This type of thinking requires sustained mental effort and is weakened by multitasking.
Problem-solving
Chronic sleep problems are linked to anxiety, depression, and this academic issue.
Academic underachievement
Overuse of technology can cause youth to miss this shared aspect of life.
Common human experience