In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed children’s access to cellphones, social media and artificial intelligence (AI) tools as well as age limits for buying cannabis in Prince Edward Island. The official opening of the Robert Bateman Community Centre, which houses Brock’s Burlington Campus, was also covered in the media.<\/p>\n
Ontario considers eye cellphone, social media bans in schools:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Mohammed Estaiteyeh spoke to 610 CKTB<\/a>, Giant FM<\/a> and CBC outlets across the province \u2014 including in London<\/a>, Toronto<\/a>, Ottawa<\/a> and Thunder Bay<\/a> \u2014 about the provincial government’s move to consider banning cellphones and social media use in schools.\u00a0Professor and Chair of Educational Studies David Hutchison also spoke to 610 CKTB<\/a> about the issue.<\/p>\n Brock connects with Burlington community at Bateman opening celebration:<\/strong> The official opening of the Robert Bateman Community Centre, which houses Brock’s Burlington Campus, on May 2 was covered by CHCH News<\/a>, Education News Canada<\/a> and Academica<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most Canadians would support potential ban of social media and AI chatbots for children:<\/strong> Professor of Child and Youth Studies Tony Volk spoke with CTV News<\/a> about a poll showing more than two-thirds of Canadians would support banning access to AI chatbots and social media for children under the age of 16.<\/p>\n