Peer Review

The website was developed by parents with trianing in educational research, health and wellness, technology, and community-building. This collection of resources is classified by target audience (parents vs schools). For instance, the parents' collection includes 12 topical sets of activities (e.g., from giving a new device to adding games) while the school leaders' content provides useful statistics and includes more specific strategies such as phone-free school days and distributing guidelines to parents. Information is self-contained and can be used flexible in several settings. The parent material provides more material; the school material has less detail. Links work and are limitedly attributed.

The resource does not provide a complete demonstration of the concept; users are directed to external resources for more information and tools. The core concept of limiting digital technology usage for children is addressed but not in a specific discipline. The materials is generally self-contained, but an assignment or context is required to use the materials presented. School might want more guidance. Fuller attribution would model good practice. 

The learning objectiver draw from ICT literacy standards. Concepts build progressively and are related to each other. It is easy to implement the resources, although the emphasis is not on assignments per se but rather guidance for families and administrators to support digital wellness. Nevertheless, results of such action can efficiently improve digital wellness in its application to ICT literacy and daily life. 

Prerequisite knowledge is not identified. Concepts are not reinforced progressively nor does the material build on prior concepts. Relationships between concepts are not demonstrated, and the materials are only efficient for small pieces of information. More guidance for adults would be useful. Assignments per se for youth are not a focus. 

The materials provided and linked to are engaging and visually appealing. There is limited interactivity. The materials provided are of high design quality and can be used without guidance in lesson planning. The technology is easily available and the site appears to be ADA-compliant. The website is available in English and Spanish. Screensense offers help and other services to parents and schools.

There is no help feature, and there are not clear instructions on how to use the site. 

Services do not indicate what fees are required.