Lack of sleep contributes to lack of learning - we all know that, but this story highlights the connection to "always on" technology for teens.
"Our results suggest that learning facts and concepts will be worse if you learn them while you're distracted"
85% of Americans 18 and older own a cell phone, making it the most used device among adults.
This article talks about the benefits of technology on human learning
This is a great read about the impact of technology on the brain
Girl Scout study on social networking sites
Really good video by college students about how technology is impacting their emotional health