An analysis on the use of Educational Technology by elementary-age children and its effects on learning.

Ahn J. (2022). Exploring the Negative and Gap-Widening Effects of EdTech on Young Children's Learning Achievement: Evidence from a Longitudinal Dataset of Children in American K-3 Classrooms. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(9), 5430. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095430

Various studies reflect how the use of technology can affect both physical and mental health.

Anderson, J. (2020). Media Use and Screen Time – Its impact on children, adolescents, and families. American College of Pediatricians. https://acpeds.org/media-use-and-screen-time-its-impact-on-children-adolescents-and-families/

Saunders, T.J., Vallance, J.K. (2017). Screen Time and Health Indicators Among Children and Youth: Current Evidence, Limitations and Future Directions. Appl Health Econ Health Policy 15, 323–331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-016-0289-3

While our schools can only restrict use of personal devices during learning hours, it is important for families to have a complete understanding of possible threats to security when children have access to technology.

AI Sextortion Scam: How Criminals Use Technology to Exploit Children and Families. O.U.R. Rescue. (2025). https://ourrescue.org/resources/child-exploitation/sextortion/ai-sextortion-scam-technology-exploiting-children