Smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of daily life, raising increasingly urgent questions about their effects, limitations, and best practices. To provide concrete answers based on scientific research, the University of Padua has launched "Oltre lo Schermo: Educating for Digital," a project designed to help both adults and minors develop a more balanced relationship with technology. This initiative is promoted by the Department of General Psychology at the university, through the NeuroDev research group, coordinated by Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli, in collaboration with the La Nostra Famiglia Centre in Padua, represented by Ketty Giacchetto.
The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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To provide concrete answers based on scientific research, the University of Padua has launched "Oltre lo Schermo: Educating for Digital," a project designed to help both adults and minors develop a more balanced relationship with technology. This initiative is promoted by the Department of General Psychology at the university, through the NeuroDev research group, coordinated by Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli, in collaboration with the La Nostra Famiglia Centre in Padua, represented by Ketty Giacchetto.
The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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The aim is to translate the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between development and digital devices into clear and useful tools for families, teachers, and educators.
The core of the project
Central to the Project is the Operational Guide "Oltre lo Schermo" the digital vademecum is dedicated to the 0-18 age group and provides practical, scientifically-based guidelines for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The document addresses the issue of screen exposure at different stages of growth and offers educational strategies to promote a healthier and more conscious use of technology.
Among the suggestions in the guide are recommendations for promoting direct relationships, encouraging offline activities, and guiding adults towards more appropriate content and tools. For example, for the 2-5 age group, if screens are to be introduced, it is recommended to prioritise high-quality educational apps and programmes, limit screen time to one hour a day, and always ensure parental presence. Passive viewing is discouraged: it is better to accompany children during screen time, comment on the content, and encourage play, interaction, and real-world discovery.
Access to the guide
The guide is distributed free of charge with the goal of reaching a wide audience across the national territory and contributing to the spread of a digital culture that is more attentive to the well-being of the younger generations. The project adopts a non-alarmist approach: the promoters explain that digital technology should not be demonised but understood and managed with awareness. Technology can be a valuable resource if incorporated into an educational path that respects the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
The need for an in depth analysis on the topic
"Oltre lo Schermo arises from the need to share research-based content with parents and caregivers about the potential risks of excessive screen exposure," explain Giovanni Mento and Lisa Toffoli. "At the same time, the project provides practical guidelines on how to use digital technology constructively across different age groups."
Ketty Giacchetto echoes this sentiment, emphasising that excessive exposure to digital devices can particularly affect the cognitive, communicative, and relational development of children with atypical development. In these cases, she notes, digital tools can be an important resource but require careful management and constant adult supervision.
References to previous studies
"Oltre lo Schermo" stems from the NeuroDev group's experience in studying cognitive and neuropsychological development in childhood, in collaboration with La Nostra Famiglia in Padua and IRCCS E. Medea in Conegliano. The guide also includes a scientific overview that summarises the main findings of international literature on the potential effects of early and prolonged screen exposure.
The project is endorsed by the Order of Psychologists of Veneto and the University of Padua.
The guide is available for free online atunipd.link/OltreLoSchermo.
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