🔒 Rethinking Digital Well-Being: Separating Competency from Dependency

In classrooms today, digital tools are more than just add-ons—they are central to how students learn, connect, and express themselves. Yet questions persist about when screen use supports learning and creativity and when it becomes dependency. This article from EngagED Learning presents research by Si Chen, Omid Ebrahimi, and Cecilia Cheng that examines the intricate connections between emotions, behaviours, and digital habits, emphasizing that the quality of engagement is a key factor in shaping student digital well-being.