Doing Digital Differently

Better ways to use technology in schools to improve learning outcomes, health and wellbeing.

This program addresses the many problems that modern technologies are creating in the classroom. Learning outcomes, resilience, curiosity, tolerance and emotional intelligence are all declining whilst stress, anxiety, depression and suicide are rising. Money and technology alone are not the answer to innovative practices in our schools. We need a significant shift in our understanding.

Teachers will learn how our brains learn and adapt and why modern technology is affecting students’ learning and wellbeing. We will discuss the current assumptions about technology in schools and how independent research has shown that many of these ideas are actually wrong.

In an informative and challenging presentation, Dr Mark covers:

• Current beliefs about technology in schools
• What the research shows us is actually happening
• Neuroscience of learning and why devices are sub-optimal
• Neuroscience of addiction and why device overuse is dangerous
• New positive ways forward with technology in schools

The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies in the classroom to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding.