Crucial for those nurturing environments: Embracing 'healthy struggle' & offering structure with chances to succeed. In fact, research suggests it's often better for learners to be FRUSTRATED than BORED (www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...). Disagree? (2/2)
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Digital media are habit forming machines. Successful apps use psychological hooks (www.nirandfar.com/how-to-manuf...) that create either dis-traction traps (reducing traction from goals) OR form habits that align our actions with our values & goals. How do we control tech rather than it control us?

Many platforms can become 'developmentally inappropriate,' prioritizing engagement over the healthy self-concept & value-aligned growth teens need (Haidt, 2024; O'Keeffe et al., 2011). This misalignment is a crucial concern. (2/2)
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This passion is driving a new not-for-profit I'm establishing – Crowd Tutor Foundation – dedicated to creating digital experiences for value-aligned learning & identity development, wellbeing, and real opportunities. Eager to connect! (2/2)
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