Mobiles and Kids

Mobile devices and technology in the classroom AMTA believes that State Education Departments, school principals and administrators, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, are best placed to determine appropriate policies for the use of

Today’s children are growing up surrounded by mobile technology and all it has to offer. While the benefits of technology are clear, there are some aspects of smartphone use and access to the internet that demand both awareness and engagement from

Smartphones allow kids to stay in touch with parents and caregivers and are seen as indispensable by many teenagers. Smartphones also provide kids with access to the internet so they can access emails, social media sites and online

Where would you be without your mobile? It's a great way to stay in touch with friends - by texting or via instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or iMessage - as well as social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. But bullies can

Mobile users love their apps and games and this includes children. While many mobile apps and games are free or inexpensive, some can be costly if they include the ability for players or users to make "in-app purchases" while playing the game or

Data collected by the US Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics shows some interesting results around cyber bullying in schools, with schools that prohibit phone use by students reporting a higher incidence of cyber

An article published by the ABC explains that a recently released study from the UK finds that the negative impacts of screentime on the mental health and well being of teenagers is overstated. The researchers found that impacts of digital

The UK’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a Guidance for parents and caregivers on screen time for children. Interestingly, RCPCH concluded that the evidence is weak for a threshold to guide children and