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How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? | Daily Infographic

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? | Daily Infographic | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.dailyinfographic.com - June 7, 2021 8:27 AM
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? This pandemic has definitely had people turning to their screens more and more, but is that bad? Discover how to reevaluate the screen time in your life.
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Screen time needs to be balanced with other activities.  Some good statistics that may bridge into good discussions.  
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Smartphone Stats That Will Freak You Out | Daily Infographic

Smartphone Stats That Will Freak You Out | Daily Infographic | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.dailyinfographic.com - March 22, 2018 9:59 AM
Americans are addicted to their cellphones, but that’s not exactly fresh news. The creepy thing about it? Our obsession is pretty deep.
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Easy Ways to Cut Kids' Screen Time - Metro Parent

Easy Ways to Cut Kids' Screen Time - Metro Parent | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.metroparent.com - February 6, 2018 8:26 AM
A local pediatrician shares practical ways to break the habit.
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5 Steps to Make YouTube Safe for Kids - Metro Parent

5 Steps to Make YouTube Safe for Kids - Metro Parent | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.metroparent.com - December 4, 2017 1:05 PM
As questionable content on the popular site makes headlines, follow these tips to make YouTube safe for kids and keep inappropriate content off their devices.
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The importance of the pause

The importance of the pause | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.washtimesherald.com - June 13, 2017 12:48 PM
“I didn’t think about it.” As a Youth First Social Worker in a middle school, this is a statement I hear multiple times per week.
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What an important skill for children AND ADULTS!
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Engaging Cyber Bullying Video for Middle and High School SEL Lessons Thanks @schoolsocwork

Engaging Cyber Bullying Video for Middle and High School SEL Lessons Thanks @schoolsocwork | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.schoolsocialwork.net - November 16, 2016 7:57 AM
Looking for an engaging video for your bullying prevention lessons? This engaging PSA cleverly depicts cyber bullying as an infectious virus.
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This is an interesting video that addresses the issue of cyber bullying using the metaphor of a virus.  It would be a great discussion starter.  Thanks Scott for the post. 
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 Virtual Reality will take Addiction to the Next Level (iWebU: Web Secret 422)

 Virtual Reality will take Addiction to the Next Level (iWebU: Web Secret 422) | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.iwebu.info - July 7, 2016 3:17 PM
Did you know that in the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5, Internet Gaming Disorder is not recognized as an official diagnosis? It was introduced in 2013 for further study. 

 I think we can all save some research dollars by putting that question to rest. Forget the kids who play World of Warcraft for days on end - I have watched adults play Angry Birds until they developed repetitive stress injuries. In China, there's even a boot camp to rehabilitate "web junkies" who prefer the gaming world to the real world. 

 A recent Tech Insider article stated that the typical adult under the age of 45 relies upon four digital devices, and the average individual spends 90% more time consuming digital media on a smartphone today versus 2013. And the signs of crisis are everywhere. Nearly 60% of computer users check email in the bathroom; 15% have read their email in church; and 85% say they would take a laptop on vacation. Drilling down on the numbers, it’s even worse. We check 40 web sites a day; open 85% of work emails within two minutes; and switch between programs nearly 37 times an hour.
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While I love tech stuff, it is so important that we teach moderation and balance.  This blog post really gives some starting thoughts and concerns. 
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5 Ways Video Games Can Help Kids with Special Needs #dailysswscoop

5 Ways Video Games Can Help Kids with Special Needs #dailysswscoop | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.commonsensemedia.org - April 19, 2016 9:11 AM
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. From communication to motor skills, learning through play is a wonderful motivator for kids with challenges.
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This is an interesting list. I wonder if their is research for what each claims to do.  Please let me know if you have had experience with any of these:  steve.whitmore@oakland.k12.mi.us
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Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Tools for Creating Animations in Your Browser or On Your Tablet

Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Tools for Creating Animations in Your Browser or On Your Tablet | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.freetech4teachers.com - January 1, 2016 4:15 PM

Monday's post about Parapara Animation was quite popular and prompted questions from readers looking for similar tools that either work on tablets or offer more features than Parapara Animation. Here are some other sites and apps for creating animations.

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Have you ever thought of using this with students to teach social skills?

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Free Technology for Teachers: Create Motivational Posters and Cards on Big Huge Labs

Free Technology for Teachers: Create Motivational Posters and Cards on Big Huge Labs | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.freetech4teachers.com - November 23, 2015 8:53 AM

Big Huge Labs offers a great collection of free tools for creating digital products with your pictures. Some of the tools that they offer include motivational poster creators, magazine cover creators, and trading card templates.

The Trading Card generator that allows you to create trading cards about people, places, and events both real and fictional. To create your card you simply upload a picture or import one from Flickr, Instagram, or Facebook then add some text details about the person featured in the card.

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I wonder how well these could be used to create Powercards.  (Cards that have a character and tell how they would act in a stressful situation.)

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Social-Emotional Apps for Special Ed

Social-Emotional Apps for Special Ed | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.edutopia.org - November 9, 2015 8:43 PM
Here are nine apps to help special ed students of all ages build emotional literacy, learn self-regulation, and focus on problem solving and task planning.
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Here's some more APPs to explore.

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Sōsh™ Lite on the App Store

From itunes.apple.com - September 28, 2015 9:17 AM
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Sōsh™ Lite. Download Sōsh™ Lite and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Users comments: Elementary- Helping students relax and manage their emotions. This is from our #SELIPAD Survey last year. #25SELAPPs @OaklandSchools 

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Sock Puppets on the App Store

From itunes.apple.com - September 25, 2015 9:16 AM
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Sock Puppets. Download Sock Puppets and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Users comments:Elementary- Students can create a mini puppet show using their own voices. It can work for any situation where students can problem solve or develop friendship skills.  This is from our #SELIPAD Survey last year. #25SELAPPs @OaklandSchools 

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Free Technology for Teachers: How to Create an Online Game of Connect Four

Free Technology for Teachers: How to Create an Online Game of Connect Four | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.freetech4teachers.com - June 9, 2020 7:46 AM
Twice this weekend I had readers email me to ask about creating an online Connect Four game for students to play to review key vocabular
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This looks like something that could be used to practice social skills. Thanks @rmbyrne.
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5 ways screen time can benefit children and families

5 ways screen time can benefit children and families | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From mailchi.mp - March 20, 2018 9:05 AM
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While they don't cite research, this is helpful in guiding parents in technology use. 
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Free SEL games and apps - Special ed tech tips

Free SEL games and apps - Special ed tech tips | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From specialedtech.net - January 23, 2018 11:30 AM
Social-emotional learning apps seem to come and go in greater rapidity than other subjects, and many free ones offered several years ago are no longer free or available. On the other hand, there are more now for sale. A good source of free, high-quality apps are nonprofit organizations such as PBSKids.org, Sesame Street Workshop, and …
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There are some social skills app's for our children with higher social needs. 
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Teens most likely to struggle with technology addiction

Teens most likely to struggle with technology addiction | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.consumeraffairs.com - July 11, 2017 8:57 AM
A new survey finds teenagers and higher income households struggle the most to take a break from technology, even when they know they should.
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We should always ask about Technology use of our students.  We should also ask about how it is used in their families.  
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Web Secret 444: joyable.com  Buyer Beware.

Web Secret 444: joyable.com  Buyer Beware. | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.iwebu.info - December 8, 2016 1:32 PM
This was supposed to be a simple blog post. Telling you about joyable.com , an online evidenced base social anxiety reduction progra
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This is a warning for all about chekcing the credibility of a website- especially for mental health services. 
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4 New Accessibility Features of iOS 10 You Should Know

4 New Accessibility Features of iOS 10 You Should Know | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From luisperezonline.com - September 16, 2016 11:29 AM
Apple today released iOS 10,  the latest version of its operating system for mobile devices such as the iPad and iPhone. This post is a quick review of some of the most significant enhancements to the accessibility support in iOS 10, starting with a brand new feature called Magnifier. Magnifier With Magnifier, users who have low vision can…
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Good reference article for students who may be using I-pads and have special needs.
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How Gaming is Making You A Better Person 

How Gaming is Making You A Better Person  | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.dailyinfographic.com - May 23, 2016 1:41 PM

Video games are a heap of fun and a wonderful way to unwind, but they have more benefits than relieving stress. Some games, even really simple ones like Tetris, have been shown to increase grey matter in the brain with consistent use. Strategy games like Starcraft increase mental flexibility, and you get benefits even from side-scrolling platformers like Mario. I play a video game called Don’t Starve with some friends on most weekends, and I’m pretty sure I can feel a difference in my mental state after the weekends I skip it. Whether that’s more from the gaming or from the social fun, I’m not sure. It’s probably a mixture of the two. Regardless, I should get more gaming into my life. You don’t need a console or even a computer to get the benefits of gaming. Your smartphone has more processing power and better graphics capabilities that console systems from just a few years ago. Though if it’s like mine it barely has enough storage space to hold multiple games. Check up on the handheld gaming revolution with our infographic on the rise of mobile gaming.

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What do you think about this?  This infographic is sponsor by a gaming company. But have you noticed benefits to video game play??
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How Has Google Affected The Way Students Learn?

How Has Google Affected The Way Students Learn? | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From ww2.kqed.org - February 8, 2016 10:07 AM
Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on the search bar.
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The nature of assignments might have to change to encourage kids to think for themselves.

 

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Cyber Security for Family and Teens [Infographic] | Daily Infographic

Cyber Security for Family and Teens [Infographic] | Daily Infographic | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From www.dailyinfographic.com - December 29, 2015 1:24 PM
Today's graphic will give insight on these subjects and help with finding solutions if you find your child being exposed to the harsh sides of the web.
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Some great tips for parents and ways to start discussions with kids.

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U Cant Bully Me | Leep 4 Joy Books

U Cant Bully Me | Leep 4 Joy Books | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From leep4joy.com - November 10, 2015 9:08 AM
Leep4Joy Books and resources help build self-esteem and confidence by keeping children strong in spirit and emotionally sound. We have wholesome books for the whole family, filled with faith, hope, healing, and love.
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The author of these books had a table at the Franklin Cider Mill this weekend.  There are books targeted for kids and parents.  They are culturally sensitive.

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Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind | Social Skills and Technology | Scoop.it
From smilingmind.com.au - September 29, 2015 8:45 AM
Smiling Mind is modern meditation for young people. It is a unique web and App-based program, designed to help bring balance to young lives. 

It is a not-for-profit initiative based on a process that provides a sense of clarity, calm and contentment.
So what are you waiting for, let’s do this.
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Users comments: All ages- Easy, straight-forward use/application. It's also easy to target specific age ranges and since I work with students from elem - high school, it's nice to have one place to go instead of multiple sites.  This is from our #SELIPAD Survey last year. #25SELAPPs @OaklandSchools 

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Calm Counter Social Story & Anger Management Tool on the App Store

From itunes.apple.com - September 25, 2015 9:18 AM
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Calm Counter Social Story & Anger Management Tool. Download Calm Counter Social Story & Anger Management Tool and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Users comments: Elementary- The app provides a visual for students to follow along with when they are angry to help them calm down.This is from our #SELIPAD Survey last year. #25SELAPPs @OaklandSchools 

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