051: Technology and Brain Development with Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston

How does technology affect brain development in children? How can we mindfully incorporate technology into Montessori classrooms? Is social media inherently bad for adolescents?

In today’s episode, Letty is joined by Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston to discuss technology in relation to Montessori education, particularly for upper elementary and adolescent students. Luz shares insights into child and adolescent brain development, and offers advice on how to mindfully integrate technology into the Montessori environment.  

What’s in this episode:

• Why the adolescent brain is particularly receptive to social media
• Advice for helping students self-regulate and find a balance with technology use
• Preparing the environment for students’ technology use, according to their developmental stage and learning needs
• Collaborating with students and creating agreements around technology use

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit: https://www.trilliummontessori.org/

If you enjoyed this podcast, you will love the practical and actionable classroom management advice in the Montessori Principles to Practice Webinar Libraries. Head to https://www.trilliummontessori.org/podcast for details.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/

Brainstorm by Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/book/brainstorm/

Dr. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-m2YcdMdFw

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