Who hasn't at some point seen a headline that links screen time with terrifying outcomes like diabetes, obesity, poor communication, and cancer? Many parents and teachers are understandably scared by these hair-raising headlines, leading them to feel uncomfortable about technology's increasing presence in the classroom.

Right now, however, with school closures forcing teaching and learning to go digital, screens are playing a bigger role in education than ever before. So, what does the research actually say about the impact of screen time on children's well-being?

In this episode we are sharing an excerpt all about the research behind screen time, from our new book, ‘Integrating Technology: A School-Wide Framework to Enhance Learning’, out now from Heinemann. We share our thoughts about why “screen time” isn’t very helpful as a phrase, and explain what the research says - and doesn’t say - about screen time and its effects on children.

For more information about the research behind this episode, as well as links to our sources, and a downloadable quick reference, visit our website. To connect with us, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for free resources and to share what is happening in your classroom with colleagues around the world.