Using Emojis With Kids to Express Feelings
Drawing on findings from her own research and 20 years as an online educator, Dr. Joanna Dunlap, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver, says emojis are more applicable than ever during the pandemic. “I’ve talked with teachers at all grade levels since the spring and it is clear that an emotional toll is felt by everyone. If those feelings are bubbling up behind a mask or kids have burning concerns and questions unanswered, it interferes with their ability to learn.”