In person or online presentation
Technology and the transition to Year 7
Teens might know how to navigate devices from birth, but their executive functioning skills need a lot of nurturing.
It’s easy to believe that teens are ‘tech-savvy’ but beneath their rapid scrolling habits are developing brains being smashed with huge waves of information, not enough sleep and too much sitting around.
This seminar provides teaching staff with a contemporary understanding of what drives young people’s compulsive use of technology and how to be more intentional with uses of technology for learning in the classroom.
Psychologist and former teacher, Jocelyn Brewer created this course for proficient teachers that will help build insights into the emerging field of cyberpsychology, explain the allure of digital devices and online communities and demonstrate opportunities for fostering digital wellbeing and citizenship across all KLA’s.
We’ll explore executive functioning skills and how they can be fostered to support attention, focus and effort across tasks.
The session is tailored to the context of the school – for example: remote learning, co-ed or single-sex, rural or metro setting, selective/comprehensive, your local school ICT and responsible use policies.
Key learning outcomes and insights
- Decode the constantly evolving digital cultures and key trends of today’s teenagers.
- Gain insights into teens’ compulsive tech use so you can understand them better.
- Equip teaching staff with strategies for intentional classroom technology integration.
- Learn how to embed a positive digital culture across your school community.
- Develop skills to support improved executive functioning skills.
Full details
Format:
Flexible 60 to 90 minute online or in person session.
Audience:
High school teachers, school counsellors/ psychologists, school leader, student support officers and SLSOs
Investment:
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