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Generation Alpha: Are Gen Alpha Losing Social Skills? Teaching Empathy in a Hyper-Digital World

Generation Alpha: Are Gen Alpha Losing Social Skills? Teaching Empathy in a Hyper-Digital World

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 In episode 2 of our Generation Alpha series, we explore the social side of Generation Alpha—how they connect, communicate, and collaborate in a digital-first world. Our guests unpack the neuroscience behind empathy, mirror neurons, and emotional development, revealing how online interaction impacts offline social skills. Learn practical strategies for fostering face-to-face communication, empathy, and emotional regulation in the classroom. This episode is a must-listen for educators navigating the complexities of teaching socially aware but digitally immersed learners. For more insights and practical strategies, explore Erika Galea and Olga Sayer’s book Generation Alpha in the Classroom: New Approaches to Learning—a neuroscience-informed guide for teaching today’s learners - > https://oxelt.gl/4lkXtwU
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