Tweens, Teens and Screens: How tech may be harming the developing brain

University of the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast campus

UniSC Fraser Coast

Join author and speaker, Dr Michael Nagel for a seminar on technology and the developing brain.

University of the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast

Education Professional Development

USC educator professional development sessions are facilitated by distinguished and experienced educators, designed to meet professional standards, and hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (Fraser Coast).

What are the most important things we can do to nurture the development of young minds and what might hinder that development?The first part of that question has an extensive body of research to support it. And while we do have insights into what can hinder development, the last decade has demonstrated that Intensive Early Screen Exposure (IESE) and overall time on screens appears to be having a range of detrimental impacts on the developing brain.In this presentation, Dr Michael Nagel will present evidence and research that looks at how screens might literally be reshaping the brains of young people in less than helpful ways. He will also present the steps that can be taken to ensure children and teens have the optimum environment to grow and develop in a world saturated in technology.Addresses APST 1.1About the presenterDr Michael Nagel is an Associate Professor at UniSC where he teaches and researches in the areas of child and adolescent development, behaviour and learning. He has authored twenty one books on educational psychology and childhood development. His most recent book Grounded, co-authored with Dr Shelley Davidow, serves as a roadmap for parents’ journeys in fostering optimal cognitive, emotional and physiological growth for their children. Location: Upstairs in Building C at UniSC Fraser CoastTime: 4.30pm-6.30pmDate: Thursday 31 October 2024

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