Almost no day of a modern person, regardless of age, is complete without the use of gadgets and various devices. New technologies have become firmly entrenched in our lives, largely changing its quality and content. Such an important area as children's education and development has also been significantly influenced by technology.
In this article, we'll show you how 21st century innovations can help develop children's emotional intelligence.
IT tools for developing emotional intelligence
We monitor the mood
Modern apps help adults to be more aware of emotions, as well as record the child's mood during the day so that they can then discuss with them how their emotional state has changed and what were the reasons for this.
Virtual rehearsals
VR and social simulators allow you to practice communication and collaboration, using a safe and controlled environment. Children learn to behave in different social scenarios and receive feedback on their level of emotional intelligence.
Learn more and more about emotions
Modern online educational platforms offer a variety of courses and interactive programs to develop emotional intelligence. They are a set of theoretical knowledge for adults and practical exercises for children.
Virtual advisors
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are always on call. They are available in real time to provide advice and support on any issues related to emotions. It doesn't cost them anything to recognize the user's emotion and help them cope with negative experiences. These opportunities are useful for teenage children, who can find it especially difficult to manage their feelings.
Understand me
If a teenager has no one to share his feelings that are important to him or if it is difficult to manage emotions, he can always find like-minded people on social networks and forums. There, users can share experiences, discuss current issues, get support and learn from each other. However, a teenager should always be careful not to run into cybercriminals and haters.
Are we forming a new... brain?
Recent studies have shown that new technologies such as VR and neurofeedback improve brain plasticity by rearranging neural connections. This makes it possible to develop more adaptive patterns of behavior.
What exactly do I need
It turns out that machine learning algorithms have already learned how to analyze a child's current level of emotional intelligence and determine a plan for his further development. This ensures the most effective and targeted follow-up training.
It's important to remember!
Despite the fact that technology is an amazingly valuable tool for developing emotional intelligence, we should not forget about safety.
Here are some simple guidelines to help you and your child innovate smartly and sustainably:
- Technology cannot replace real human communication.
- When developing a child, choose reliable and authoritative resources.
- Keep track of time: excessive use of technology can have a negative impact on a child's health and well-being.
- If necessary, seek help from a specialist.
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