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Fair Observer Talks, brought to you by Fair Observer, hosts neuroscientist William Softky and educator Dr. Criscillia Benford to discuss the impact of educational technology on children's brains.

Today is "train your brain" day (October 13th), here are some activities that will exercise that part of the body, young or old.

We spend increasing amounts of time transfixed to our screens. There are studies published about addiction and the effect in our sleep patterns. But what about the impact on the way we perceive things? New research weighs this up. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com//too-much-sc/article/578887

Results from several studies have shown that both children and adults learn more and remember better when writing by hand.

Taking breaks keep our mind healthy and help with cognitive abilities reading comprehension, and divergent thinking (creative thinking).

Students are spending too much time on mobile phones during the lockdown, according to a new study. Beware of the possible health effects of excessive use of smartphones.

Some of the best age-appropriate lessons to combine education and quality time, from The Highlights Book of Things to Do.

The Social Dilemma , a Netflix documentary, has proven to be the biggest masterclass on how social media pretty much controls our lives from dusk ‘til dawn and it makes for terrifying viewing.

In this report, they present analysis of some of the first data on children’s lives during the lockdown and how home learning during the lockdown worked in practice.

"We must create screens that become prompts for social engagement, not partners that substitute for social engagement. says Kathy Hirsh-Pasek of the Temple University Infant Language Laboratory in Philadelphia.

When it comes to screen time and online content, what is age and content appropriate is different for every family. Families must figure out what is in their wheelhouse of comfort. To help parents navigate this, Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media’s parenting editor, offered her insights and expertise and learn salient steps to help protect our kids’ safety, sanity, and overall well-being online.

Firms in Ireland, have been told they have a year to ensure their services make protection of children’s data a priority or face enforcement action including fines.

While there were many positives to the increase, a portion of parents reported an increased level of worry over their children’s internet and digital media use.