Technology affects executive functioning. Skills like self-control, sustained focus, organization, and the ability to resist distractions are all essential for learning, and I’m seeing more and more students struggle in these areas. Many children are coming to school without the ability to organize materials or manage multi-step tasks. I also notice increased impulsivity—students calling out, getting out of their seats, or joining in inappropriate behavior simply because they have difficulty regulating themselves in the moment. When kids spend a lot of time on their devices, they may have fewer opportunities to practice patience, problem-solving, independent work, and the slow, sustained attention that school tasks require.