Ep 176: Video Games and Cognitive Performance; Reflections on Teacher Observations

This week, Sarah talks about screen time recommendations for children playing video games and video games’ potential positive effects on cognitive performance. Ryan talks about perspectives on in-class observations for first time educators, sharing impactful experiences that celebrates rookie teachers. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3702176-video-gaming-may-be-associated-with-better-cognitive-performance-in-children/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797596

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse