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Social Networking Makes Kids Lonely

Does social networking really make kids lonely? Research on the use of the Internet for social contact and communication reveals that this “social technology” pushes kids farther away from each other...

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Girls’ Self-Esteem: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Facebook User

Apparently to many teenage girls, being attractive is everything. And just to be sure they're pretty enough, they're asking for opinions about their looks—on the Internet. Are social media beauty...

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Growing Minds: How Much Media Do Kids Use?

Consistent media use has become an epidemic among children and teens. While the benefits of technology are numerous, there are also negative side effects to keep in mind. Read more...

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Screen Free Week Survival: Reviewing Past and Present Media Use

Think living without technology is impossible? Kelly Farrell reflects on media use and shares how she plans to try and survive Screen Free Week. Read more...

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Does Technology Belong in School: Our Kids TV Spotlight

VIDEO: As technology evolves and our involvement with it changes, schools perhaps will have to make some of the harder decisions about how to interact with it. Read more...

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What is Digital Literacy and How Has It Changed Your Student’s Classroom?

Digital media is changing your child's world and has implications for their education as digital literacy becomes an important part of the curriculum. What is digital literacy and how is it changing...

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Help Your Child Succeed In Our Digital World

Students today need digital literacy skills in order to succeed in the digital world. Parents and educators can help by modelling good digital literacy skills at home and in the classroom. Read more...

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Cyberbullying: The Downside of the Digital Age

Cyberbullying effects the victim, the bully and others in the school environment. Find out how you can put a stop to bullying. Read more...

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Havergal College Featured on The Agenda

Havergal College was featured in the Agenda's series on Education in 2030. Read More...

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Does my child really need an iPad?

It seems, everywhere you turn these days, children of all ages and stages are playing with Ipads. Are Ipads a a technological teaching tool for children, or a 'mini vacation' for parents? Read More...

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Star Academy gets gold star for teaching excellence

Star Academy students showcase cross-curricular, technology-based learning at their student exhibit, Water: The Ripple Event. Read More...

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Hatch Canada Coding Camp: June 23 Open House

Hatch Canada teaches kids to code. Discover the summer camps and summer coding programs Hatch Canada in Toronto has to offer on June 23rd.

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