Take A Moment For Mental Health

I found many important developments in the 2017 Horizon Report. One that I believe is the most impactful is the spotlight being shown on mental health. Only four short years from the 2017 report and it’s like reading a report so far behind. The 2021 contributor of panelists voted on the trends and they decided the first trend to focus on is the social aspect of technology. They categorize this space as, “Remote work / learning, widening of the digital divide, and mental health issues.” I’m grateful for this conclusion from the panelists because so many of my students have struggled a great deal with mental health related issues. Not too long ago, I instituted “mandatory meditation”. I put on a guided meditation that is usually related to anxiety so my students have dedicated time to disconnect from everything and check in with themselves. I feel horrible I was out last week because it meant they missed that time. I’m sure I will be reminded when I get back to make up for lost time. It has really helped the climate in my classroom and helped the stress levels of students who are already fighting through so much.

References:

2017 horizon report. 2017 Horizon Report. (2017, February 15).

Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://library.educause.edu/resources/2017/2/2017-horizon-report.

4 models of Technology Integration (SAMR (substitution augmentation... Coggle. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://coggle.it/diagram/WXVV7PJNkQABrb82/t/4-models-of-technology-integration.