Is TikTok Helping Kids Think Critically, or Think Less? @OpentoDebate

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Are digital screens helping kids think critically, or think less?

@chemteacherphil believes educators can use screens thoughtfully and deliberately to enhance specific aspects of a lesson plan.

Adrian Dingle disagrees; he doesn’t think adolescents can distinguish between the “garbage material” they're watching on TikTok and what is presented as educational material in the classroom.

Watch the full, rousing debate now.

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