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Youth mental health is rapidly declining in Canada, and seems to be a major and pressing issue amongst our generation! This article demonstrates the key facts as well as strategies for change on the topic of Canadian mental health: mhrc.ca/youth-mental-h…

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Quote: “I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, a wonderful future beckoned and winked. One fig a husband & happy home and children, another fig a famous poet and another a brilliant professor.” - Sylvia Plath

The site I used to conduct research related to the epidemic of youths mental health is from the American Psychological Association. This is an excellent academic site as the DSM-5 is derived from this source. #EM203Research

The problem that I identified in my concept map, was the increased prevalence of mental disorders within students, particularly those pursuing post secondary education. #EM203problems

@G20aaliya I agree! I am having so much fun engaging in my academics through a different means of communication and expression. I’m definitely interested to learn more.

Learning through social media has been such an engaging experience! Understanding the importance of technology in different ways has really expanded my knowledge. This course is definitely one of the most fun I've taken! #EM203Robin

@EM203Helena Hi Helena! I’m really excited to see how the media can influence our learning and act as a means of communication. I think exploring these avenues of learning can enhance student engagement and motivation.

The first 3 weeks of this course have been amazing! Learning to utilize X is a great way to stay connected and adapt to our new society in this digital world. Can’t wait for the rest of the semester! #EM203Robin

@EM203ABilodeau Hi Anatastia! The point you brought up about technology promoting accessibility was something I haven’t thought much about before! I am glad students with different needs can access this information and knowledge in ways that are more suitable for them.

The first three lessons discussed the digital age's effect on learning. It has redefined who learners are & modified how consumers of info learn! Further, it explains how technological advances promote the accessibility of both communication and information - 3 M’s. #EM203Robin

@arujan_s Hi Arujan! In my opinion I think the way the internet has influenced education has both positive and negative aspects. However something I enjoy is how easy it is to collect information and learn new ideas through the internet, rather than going to a library 😊

An amazing introduction to #EM203Robin! Examined how the Internet changed education by making information widely available and changing communication and teamwork. Excited to learn more about how critical thinking and creativity, change in the digital world!

@WLUJaack Hi Jack! I’m glad you brought up the topic of cognitive overload. While as students we tend to engage in frequent multitasking, it is important to balance time and efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency.

In today’s digital learning environments, the combination of visual and auditory content boosts understanding—BUT be mindful of cognitive overload. Research shows processing multiple tasks at once can harm performance, so balance is key! #EM203Robin

Technology advancements have a lot of implications on the brain, including the way we process new information through our learning. For example, Gen Z grew up with an influx of information at their fingertips through the cell phone, decreasing their attention span! #EM203Robin