Social/Emotional Milestones in the Digital Age

There are many milestones involved in growing up in the digital age. This talk will inform counselors, educators, and school leaders about the latest research on digital natives and help them appropriately support young people as they encounter and master these digital skills. Participants will leave with a powerful message: limiting or monitoring technology is no substitute for mentoring and engagement.

Registration Information

• Free for participants from SAIS member schools
• $25 for participants from non-member schools

Please contact learn@sais.org with any questions.

Speaker

Devorah Heitner
Author and Founder, Raising Digital Natives

Bio

Devorah Heitner is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and founder of Raising Digital Natives. Dr. Heitner’s writing and commentary on kids and screens has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has worked with excellent independent and public schools all over the world. She has a Ph.D. in media/technology and society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern.

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