Digital Smarts - Digital Distractions

Do your kids always seem to be digitally distracted? Do you worry what this means for their learning? Some research finds that digital multitasking distracts from learning, but other research shows that some distractions can boost learning.  How can you find a happy medium? Experts on the subject make suggestions for when to use technology in the article How to Deal With Digital Distractions. The advice includes tips on how to  listening to music at a low volume while studying or when to lay off completely, such as writing notes by hand instead of using a laptop.