This short video reviews the impact on developing decision making skills, and the expectations for children/youth in how they self-regulate with technology.

Additional Resources

The Teenage Brain Explained

  • Organization: SciShow
  • Type: YouTube video (10:06 minutes)

What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains

  • Organization: Based on Nicholas Carr’s book, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
  • Type: YouTube video (3:53 minutes)
  • Focus: Although this is from 2014, the idea is still relevant and an important consideration! Quick overview of the concept of how distractedness impacts deep thinking.

Nelda Live Ep.40 | Nicholas Carr | How Technology is Affecting Our Brains

  • Organization: Based on Nicholas Carr’s book, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
  • Type: YouTube video (3:53 minutes)
  • Focus: In depth interview with Nicholas Carr building on the concepts presented in the previous video, including the idea of scheduling thinking time.

Last updated May 06, 2021