Audience Classification: Digital Learning Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders. Grade Level Focus: Pre-K, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Higher Education, Adult Learners Primary Audience: Counselor / St Support, District Leader, Teacher Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Director/Principal Omaha Public Schools-Omaha Virtual Scool Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Abstract Description : This book study invites K–12 educators and school leaders to explore The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, a powerful analysis of how smartphones and social media are impacting youth mental health. Through guided discussion, participants will examine Haidt’s research and its implications for digital learning environments. The session will focus on practical strategies for fostering healthier tech habits, starting conversations in your school community, and rethinking school policies around device use. Attendees will collaborate, reflect, and leave with actionable ideas to support student well-being in your school.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to summarize key findings from The Anxious Generation and make connections to their current teaching and learning environments
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and apply at least two actionable strategies for promoting healthier technology use among students in their K–12 setting.
