Introduced by BFS’s Director of Technology Innovation and Design, Karen Kemp, our faculty watched this presentation, which was informed by brain research and various studies.  While not the shortest video, the information presented is accessible, engaging, informative, and thought-provoking.  I highly recommend that parents take the time to watch this, especially as we consider the impact of every form of screen time outside of school on children’s (and our own) learning, well-being, and mental health.

Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is an expert in the field of educational neuroscience, with a focus on translating neuroscientific principles to enhance teaching and learning practices within the classroom. Jared has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne, and over 30 schools around Australia. Jared has published three books, over 30 research articles, and his work has been featured in numerous popular publications, including The Economist, WIRED, The New Yorker, New Scientist, and ABC’s Catalyst. Jared is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, researcher at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, and currently serves as director of the Science of Learning Group: a team dedicated to bringing the latest in brain and behavioural researcher to teachers, students, and parents alike (www.scienceoflearning.com.au).