The Digital Literacy Project: Disrupting humanity’s technology addiction habits one truth at a time.
Truth About Technology
Going out for dinner, calling your mom or going to a party used to be about talking to people, about conversation. But during the last ten years something has shifted. Instead of talking about the food, we post a picture of it online; instead of calling our mother, we send her an email updating her on our lives; and at the party we’re busy showing other people YouTube clips and messaging with friends at a bar instead of talking to other people there. In short, face-to-face conversation is nowhere to be found.
~ Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle
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Text Tech Neck: The Silent Health Crisis You Can’t Ignore – Fix It Now!
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The Power of Words: How Choosing the Right Language Can Transform Your Parenting Journey
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Swatting: A Growing Threat – How to Protect Yourself and Your Community from This Dangerous Crime
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Dr. Dan Siegel’s Top Parenting Secrets for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids in the 21st Century
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Teaching Machines to Think: The Remarkable Skill of Coding That’s Shaping the Future
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How Technology is Secretly Stressing You Out – And What You Can Do About It
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How Social Media Fuels Eating Disorders: The Shocking Truth You Need to Know
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10 Mindful Parenting Tips to Raise Emotionally Intelligent and Happy Kids
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Why Unstructured Play is the Secret to Raising Smarter, Happier Kids (Backed by Science!)
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Digital Overwhelm: What It Is, How to Spot It, and 7 Ways to Reclaim Your Focus
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10 Game-Changing Strategies to Run Any Classroom Like a Pro – Teachers, Take Note!
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