Most recent public comments by Michelle Friedman https://nowcomment.com/users/115257 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647675 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647675 There have to be ways we can combine formal schooling with more free time. Allowing the children to have free time to explore their interests is the only way to combat this. This can't be done solely as an extracurricular. It needs to be integrated into the student's day. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:42:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647674 In order for parents and other concerned adults to find and make these connected learning experiences opportunities for success in careers, civics or academics, we have to actually be present in these online worlds and utilize them for our own success as well. If our own children see us utilizing these connections they will be able to take that leap themselves. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:36:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2647672 As a parent, I am trying to understand/recognize the difference of when my children are neglecting other duties in their life and wasting time online and when they are actively engaged online and creating or learning. It's easy to just see them sitting there, looking lazy, and get annoyed that they aren't doing something that looks productive. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:27:42 -0500