Ep. 7 - Algorithms and Anxiety

Don Collins is back on the show to talk about the impact of smartphones on the current generation of students. We are finding more and more that students expect the world to adapt to them rather than the student learning how to adapt to the world around them. Just like YouTube adapts to your views, kids think we will all adjust to their needs and likes so any minor challenge creates anxiety. Anxiety, which was once known as a diagnosed disorder, has become synonymous with any perceived discomfort. How did we get here and how do we help students understand the difference?