Feb
22
Smartphone bans can cut down on in-class distractions, but they get an F on preparing kids for responsible media use. Here are 5 tips from teachers on how to positively manage tech at school. Spoiler alert: I’m hauling out my soapbox on digital literacy. While we are all so distracted by...
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Feb
18
Celebrities dominated on and off the field at Super Bowl LVIII but psychology explains how emotion and meaning-making deliver engagement in commercials. As a media psychologist, I am interested in the Super Bowl as a cultural phenomenon and in the psychology of Super Bowl ad content and how media coverage...
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Jan
20
COVID-19 changed media use patterns and habits; it’s time to make sure they still work for you. Key Points Keeping a media diary helps you identify emotional responses to media use habits Pandemic media use habits may not align with your current goals SWOT analysis highlights the media habits that...
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Jan
14
Devorah Heitner’s recent book describes how “Growing Up in Public” shapes kids’ self-esteem and identity development and what parents can do to help. Key Points Parents should actively engage with kids' digital activities as guides, not intruders or spies. Teaching digital literacy and critical thinking are keys to navigating online...
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Dec
22
Online personas crafted by parents can hinder a child's identity development. Key Points Sharenting, even with the best intentions, can violate a child's privacy and disclose personal information. Social media providers have the right to use all content posted online to target ads and train algorithms. Sharenting creates a public...
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