In an era where technology is deeply woven into daily life, schools often respond to distractions by blocking websites, restricting access, and tightly controlling student devices. But does this approach actually improve behavior? Research and real-world experience suggest otherwise. Instead of trying to block behavior, we should be teaching students how to navigate digital spaces responsibly—because attention management, digital literacy, and AI fluency are lifelong skills that are best developed early.
This session will explore how students, teachers, IT administrators, and devices can work collaboratively to create a healthy digital learning environment that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and self-regulation rather than relying solely on restrictive controls.
Let’s rethink how we approach devices in education—not as obstacles to block, but as opportunities to collaborate, guide, and empower the next generation of learners.
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