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5 Steps Towards Safe Social Media Behavior and Improved Online Mental Health

By Chris Starr, Oak Knoll School Is social media bad for teen health? It doesn’t have to be. That was the key takeaway following a talk with Upper School students by social media expert Bailey Parnell. Parnell is the founder of #SafeSocial and CEO of Skills Camp – a company that offers soft skills training

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Gaming in the Classroom to Boost Engagement, Part I

Gaming in the Classroom to Boost Engagement, Part I

by Wendy Taylor Creating engaging lessons and activities for learning is no easy task. With today’s technology, the Gen Z group has access to the most realistic and stimulating gaming graphics, digital art programs, and communication platforms. Their familiarity and use of technology is practically innate. Therefore, it is no wonder that holding students’ attention in the classroom has

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5 Life Giving and “Tech Free” Activities for Children Learning at Home

By Isabelle Baucum, Communications Director at Ambleside School  LIFE GIVING AND TECHNOLOGY FREE Here are five ways your child can continue growing and learning while at home. These reinforce the lessons created by Ambleside for our At Home Learning curriculum, but they are enriching and life giving on their own! Handwriting The cognitive benefits of

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