Does AI Help Students Learn? With Adam Dubé, PhD

Does AI Help Students Learn? With Adam Dubé, PhD

Author: Children and Screens January 21, 2026 Duration: 47:18
Schools are increasingly deploying AI-powered technologies in classrooms that promise to revolutionize education, yet there is growing concern over the risks to children and adolescents’ learning by doing so. What do children, adolescents, and teachers think about how AI is being used in the classroom, and do these technologies actually impact learning and key cognitive skill development? In this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry explores these questions with educational technology expe...

How do screens really shape the minds, bodies, and daily lives of young people? Screen Deep, from the nonprofit Children and Screens, moves beyond simple headlines and fear-based narratives to explore that complex reality. Host Kris Perry engages in thoughtful, detailed conversations with top researchers, pediatricians, and psychologists, unpacking the nuanced effects of digital media on child and adolescent development. Each episode focuses on a specific angle-whether it's the impact on sleep, attention, physical fitness, social skills, or mental well-being-grounding every discussion in current science and practical evidence. This isn't about prescribing a single solution but about understanding the multifaceted relationship kids have with technology. The podcast provides parents, educators, and anyone invested in youth with a clearer, more balanced perspective, translating academic studies into relatable insights. You'll hear experts explain not just the potential risks, but also the realities of digital engagement, offering grounded strategies for fostering healthy habits in a connected age. Tune in for a deeper, more informed dialogue that helps navigate the pressing questions of raising kids in a digital world.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 32

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Early Childhood Mental Health and Screen Use with Joan Luby, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:52
Many people think of mental health disorders as arising later in childhood or adolescence. However, there is increasing evidence that even young children can experience mental health problems like anxiety and depression.…
Children's Rights in Digital Safety and Design with Sonia Livingstone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:52
From parent and school restrictions on smartphone use to the design of the latest AI tools, what does it mean to center children’s own perspectives and rights in ensuring safety in their online worlds? On this episode of…
Reading and Writing Skills in the Age of AI with Naomi Baron, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:22
How are screen-based reading and writing, along with the growing use of generative AI by youth, shaping children’s development of foundational literacy skills? On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry explores the…
The Science of Boredom with James Danckert, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
Boredom is a common and frequently misunderstood psychological state for adults and children alike. On this episode, host Kris Perry goes deep with leading boredom researcher James Danckert, PhD, a Professor of Neuroscie…
Assessing Child Readiness for Tech with Jenny Radesky, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
Parents and caregivers today face what can feel like momentous and fraught decisions about how and when to introduce new technology to children — whether that be an iPad for a toddler or a smartphone for a tween. In this…
Neurodivergent Children and Media Use with Meryl Alper, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:33
Neurodivergent children’s relationships with technology is subject to many common myths and misconceptions: Does digital media use cause ADHD? Do children with autism have more affinity for screens? In this episode of Sc…
Harmful Social Media Algorithms and Children with Imran Ahmed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:22
Social media platforms are feeding youth harmful content—fast. From hate speech to pro-eating disorder posts and disinformation, powerful algorithms push dangerous content straight to children. But why? And what can be d…