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Reels, shorts and stories

This poster explains how short videos like reels, shorts, and stories can affect our concentration. It highlights what these videos are, how they impact the brain and attention span, and offers tips for balance—like reducing screen time and doing offline activities. The message: “Balance is key!”

It includes four pink boxes with tips and a colorful illustration of a person surrounded by social media icons and notifications.
  • Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Institute of Computer Science
  • other
  • Greek
  • children and young people, individual (general interest)
  • Age 12+

  • Greece

This poster explains how short videos like reels, shorts, and stories can affect our concentration. It highlights what these videos are, how they impact the brain and attention span, and offers tips for balance—like reducing screen time and doing offline activities. The message: “Balance is key!”

It includes four pink boxes with tips and a colorful illustration of a person surrounded by social media icons and notifications.
  • Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Institute of Computer Science
  • other
  • Greek
  • children and young people, individual (general interest)
  • Age 12+

  • Greece

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