Growing up in Digital Age

NURTURING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

In today's rapidly changing world, emotional resilience has become an essential skill for navigating the complexities of modern life. Whether it's adapting to the ever-evolving political landscape, coping with the aftermath of global pandemics, or managing the constant influx of information and misinformation, children need to be equipped with the ability to handle stress and bounce back from adversity. At times parents may go to great lengths to protect their children from problems, this well-intentioned approach can sometimes hinder their ability to develop crucial coping skills. This article explores why fostering emotional resilience in children is more important than ever and offers practical strategies for parents to help their children thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable world.

Emotional resilience, the ability to adapt to stressful situations and bounce back from adversity, is a skill that will serve children throughout their lives. We are all born with the potential for resilience, but it is not an innate trait that we either possess or lack. Instead, resilience is a skill that we develop and strengthen throughout our lives, starting from a young age.

According to Harvard University’s Centre on the Developing Child findings, most common factor for children to develop resilience is at least one committed and stable relationship with a parent or a caregiver. 

Crucial Role of Resilience and Consequences of its Absence

Struggle with Decision-Making: When parents make all the decisions, children do not learn to weigh options and face the consequences of their choices.

Lack Problem-Solving Skills: Shielding children from problems means they miss out on opportunities to develop problem-solving abilities.

Experience Increased Anxiety: Without exposure to manageable levels of stress, children may find everyday challenges overwhelming.

Dependence on Parents: Over-reliance on parents for emotional support can hinder the development of self-sufficiency.

Strategies for Cultivating Resilience

Encourage problem-solving & promote decision-making Let children handle conflicts with friends on their own, offering guidance only if necessary. This teaches them to navigate social challenges independently. Allow children to make choices about their extracurricular activities. Whether they choose to join a sports team or a music class, making decisions helps them build confidence and accountability.

Teach emotional-regulation-Encourage children to express their feelings and discuss emotions openly. For instance, if a child is upset about a low grade, discuss their feelings and help them devise a plan to improve rather than dismissing their emotions. 

Encourage mindfulness- Encourage children to practice mindfulness regularly. Mindfulness helps them manage stress effectively by promoting a calmer and more rational mindset. It enhances their ability to stay calm and make thoughtful decisions, rather than reacting impulsively. Consider incorporating activities like deep breathing exercises, guided imagery, or mindful movement into their daily routine. 

Nurturing positive self-view- Help your child recognize their unique strengths and remind them of past successes in overcoming difficulties. Encourage them to trust in their problem-solving abilities and make confident decisions. Emphasize that facing adversity will enhance their capability to handle future challenges.

Don’t rush to their rescue- It is in the precious space between stumbling and regaining their footing, children discover the art of standing tall. Occasionally, providing a stable ground to rest upon can offer the strength needed to progress. However, it's crucial not to intervene every time. Experiencing stressors and challenges within their capacity during childhood can better equip them to manage stress in adulthood.

Building Resilience in the Digital Age

The relationship between screen time and resilience in children is complex and multifaceted. Some research suggests that excessive screen time, particularly passive consumption like watching TV, may negatively impact children's resilience by reducing opportunities for real-world social interactions, physical activity, and problem-solving experiences. These activities are crucial for developing coping skills and emotional regulation.

One effective strategy for managing screen time is through digital detox, it involves voluntarily refraining from using digital devices for a specified period of time. . By reducing screen time, children can engage more in physical play, face-to-face interactions, and creative activities, all of which are essential for their overall development and well-being.

Establish a Screen-Free Evening Routine: Encourage children to take a break from screens in the evenings to promote better sleep and relaxation.

Create Technology-Free Zones: Designate specific areas in the house where digital devices are off-limits, fostering an environment conducive to other activities.

Encourage Outdoor Activities: Promote physical well-being by engaging children in outdoor play, sports, and other physical activities.

Foster Imagination: Stimulate imagination through traditional activities like storytelling, board games, and puzzles.

Connect with Nature: Encourage a connection with the natural world through gardening, exploring parks, or embarking on camping trips.

Prioritize Face-to-Face Interactions: Emphasize the importance of family time and genuine face-to-face conversations to strengthen interpersonal bonds.

As we embrace technology's benefits, it is crucial to develop strategies that enhance our emotional and psychological well-being. As renowned psychologist Martin Seligman once said, "The defining characteristic of resilient people is that they do not focus on what has gone wrong, but on what they can do about it." Embracing this mindset allows us to harness the potential of the digital age while safeguarding our mental health and well-being.

Emotional wellbeing

NURTURING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

In today's rapidly changing world, emotional resilience has become an essential skill for navigating the complexities of modern life. Whether it's adapting to the ever-evolving political landscape, coping with the aftermath of global pandemics, or managing the constant influx of information and misinformation, children need to be equipped with the ability to handle stress and bounce back from adversity. At times parents may go to great lengths to protect their children from problems, this well-intentioned approach can sometimes hinder their ability to develop crucial coping skills. This article explores why fostering emotional resilience in children is more important than ever and offers practical strategies for parents to help their children thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable world.

Emotional resilience, the ability to adapt to stressful situations and bounce back from adversity, is a skill that will serve children throughout their lives. We are all born with the potential for resilience, but it is not an innate trait that we either possess or lack. Instead, resilience is a skill that we develop and strengthen throughout our lives, starting from a young age.

According to Harvard University’s Centre on the Developing Child findings, most common factor for children to develop resilience is at least one committed and stable relationship with a parent or a caregiver. 

Crucial Role of Resilience and Consequences of its Absence

Struggle with Decision-Making: When parents make all the decisions, children do not learn to weigh options and face the consequences of their choices.

Lack Problem-Solving Skills: Shielding children from problems means they miss out on opportunities to develop problem-solving abilities.

Experience Increased Anxiety: Without exposure to manageable levels of stress, children may find everyday challenges overwhelming.

Dependence on Parents: Over-reliance on parents for emotional support can hinder the development of self-sufficiency.

Strategies for Cultivating Resilience

Encourage problem-solving & promote decision-making Let children handle conflicts with friends on their own, offering guidance only if necessary. This teaches them to navigate social challenges independently. Allow children to make choices about their extracurricular activities. Whether they choose to join a sports team or a music class, making decisions helps them build confidence and accountability.

Teach emotional-regulation-Encourage children to express their feelings and discuss emotions openly. For instance, if a child is upset about a low grade, discuss their feelings and help them devise a plan to improve rather than dismissing their emotions. 

Encourage mindfulness- Encourage children to practice mindfulness regularly. Mindfulness helps them manage stress effectively by promoting a calmer and more rational mindset. It enhances their ability to stay calm and make thoughtful decisions, rather than reacting impulsively. Consider incorporating activities like deep breathing exercises, guided imagery, or mindful movement into their daily routine. 

Nurturing positive self-view- Help your child recognize their unique strengths and remind them of past successes in overcoming difficulties. Encourage them to trust in their problem-solving abilities and make confident decisions. Emphasize that facing adversity will enhance their capability to handle future challenges.

Don’t rush to their rescue- It is in the precious space between stumbling and regaining their footing, children discover the art of standing tall. Occasionally, providing a stable ground to rest upon can offer the strength needed to progress. However, it's crucial not to intervene every time. Experiencing stressors and challenges within their capacity during childhood can better equip them to manage stress in adulthood.

Building Resilience in the Digital Age

The relationship between screen time and resilience in children is complex and multifaceted. Some research suggests that excessive screen time, particularly passive consumption like watching TV, may negatively impact children's resilience by reducing opportunities for real-world social interactions, physical activity, and problem-solving experiences. These activities are crucial for developing coping skills and emotional regulation.

One effective strategy for managing screen time is through digital detox, it involves voluntarily refraining from using digital devices for a specified period of time. . By reducing screen time, children can engage more in physical play, face-to-face interactions, and creative activities, all of which are essential for their overall development and well-being.

Establish a Screen-Free Evening Routine: Encourage children to take a break from screens in the evenings to promote better sleep and relaxation.

Create Technology-Free Zones: Designate specific areas in the house where digital devices are off-limits, fostering an environment conducive to other activities.

Encourage Outdoor Activities: Promote physical well-being by engaging children in outdoor play, sports, and other physical activities.

Foster Imagination: Stimulate imagination through traditional activities like storytelling, board games, and puzzles.

Connect with Nature: Encourage a connection with the natural world through gardening, exploring parks, or embarking on camping trips.

Prioritize Face-to-Face Interactions: Emphasize the importance of family time and genuine face-to-face conversations to strengthen interpersonal bonds.

As we embrace technology's benefits, it is crucial to develop strategies that enhance our emotional and psychological well-being. As renowned psychologist Martin Seligman once said, "The defining characteristic of resilient people is that they do not focus on what has gone wrong, but on what they can do about it." Embracing this mindset allows us to harness the potential of the digital age while safeguarding our mental health and well-being.

Mathecomicon comic book on math - concept note

Concept Note

The National Curricular Framework for Mathematics, strongly asserts that students learn mathematics well only when they construct their own mathematical thinking. Information can be transmitted from one person to another but mathematical understanding and knowledge come from within the learner as that individual explores, discovers, and makes connections.
This comic book is an   endeavour to  redirect mathematics instruction from a focus on delivering the content   to a focus on active participation and involvement.
 Mathematics instructors do not simply deliver content; rather, they facilitate learners’ construction of their own knowledge of mathematics

This book contains comic strips created by students using on line tools  which have  actively engaged students in mathematical explorations. It provided them the opportunity to examine and learn mathematics in a meaningful way. It also  provides the instructor with the resources to make students understand real life application of abstract concepts of mathematics. Students experience mathematics directly by creating  comic strips that embody concepts and promote mathematical thinking. This book represents the belief that

1.A concrete approach diminishes the mathematical anxiety often accompanying a more abstract concept.

2.   Visual approach provide mental images that can be easily retained to provide understanding for symbolic representations.

Here are the special features of this book.

1.Active Learning Each comic strip provides  visual models to provide a context for understanding. The scenes are  set are sequentially  to encourage discovery and active engagement of learner,.

2. Cooperative Learning The comic strips have been created in small groups. In particular , it was designed for small-group interaction during script writing and story board making .

3. Individual Reflections Throughout the comic book, learners are encouraged to observe and to describe patterns, analyse their thinking, and give suitable  explanations of their reasoning. While designing the book students  reflected  at  every step of story board making to ascertain  a logical sequence of events.

4.Pedagogy The comic book demonstrates that  visual and kinaesthetic  models can be used in  teaching of mathematics in classrooms to promote conceptual understanding and mathematical thinking and make it relevant to real life of learners.

This book is a step in stride for greater  experimentation in pedagogy to make it more experiential  and enriching ,

Taking a Closer Look at Teachers' Technology Shortcomings

By Sean Cavanagh on January 2, 2013 8:03 AM

One of the biggest concerns about how technology is being used in the classroom today focuses on what some see as a fundamental breakdown in the system: many teachers aren't comfortable with technology, and are unsure how to weave it into their instruction.
The National Association of State Boards of Education probed this issue in a recent report, as part of a larger examination of how schools can keep up with students' tech knowledge and expectations.
I wrote about the release of that report, "Born in Another Time: Ensuring Educational Technology Meets the Needs of Students Today—and Tomorrow," but I'm turning back to it because it offers some revealing details on what state board officials, as well as faculty at teacher colleges and educators themselves, see as shortcomings in preparing teachers to use technology. The authors argue that many teacher-preparation programs fail to give teachers the tech skills they need, partly because they instead choose to focus heavily on things like pedagogical theory—in general, different philosophies about how teachers convey knowledge to students.
How much catching up on technology do teachers, and the system that produces them, have to do? The report's authors cite the following examples:
• The vast majority of faculty members and students in teacher preparation programs say that their programs require one stand-alone technology course, as opposed to integrating technology and pedagogy through the program and clinical experiences (the authors see integration as the preferred way to go);
• Teacher-prep programs tend to emphasize using technology to boost educators' "personal productivity," through the use of tools such as word processing and spreadsheets, and for use in presenting information, as opposed to giving aspiring educators the tech skills needed to collect, analyze, and utilize data in their instruction;
• Less than a quarter of educational technology faculty said they had taught their students how to use technology to analyze student achievement data, a skill that the authors say is crucial to tailor instruction to individual students' needs; and
• New teachers are no more likely to blend technology into their practice than their veteran peers—which is surprising, the authors say, "given that the vast majority of those entering the profession are digital natives."
Those findings come from a number of sources, including an analysis conducted by researchers at Indiana University, which included a survey of teacher-college faculty and their students; and a separate survey of teachers and administrators released by Walden University, an online university, and Grunwald Associates, a Bethesda, Md.-based research and consulting company.
How can policymakers help educators become more sophisticated users of technology? State officials, in cooperation with licensing boards and others, should revamp standards for new teachers to make sure they receive more preparation in technology and online instruction, including through clinical, or hands-on classroom work and observation, the report says. It adds that states should revamp professional development to include a greater focus on technology, provide sufficient funding for school technology coaches, and do more to weave virtual instruction into existing teacher mentoring and induction programs.

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