#SameHere Schools: The Positives and Negatives of Technology on Our Mental Health with Ross Romano, Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Eugenia Tamez, and Christine Ravesi-Weinstein
This session discusses the creation of a clear line between physical and digital lives, and also looks at the effects of technologies beyond social media and other online platforms. Find all #SameHere Schools episodes here: https://samehere.transistor.fm
The discussion includes:
The discussion includes:
- How the acceleration of new technology creates more pressure on individuals
- Technology connects us globally but can also make us feel isolated
- What we want to encourage with technology use and the unintended outcomes to avoid
- The mental strain created by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
- Recommended parameters around technology use
Speakers:
Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn.
Marialice B.F.X. Curran (@mbfxc)
Internationally recognized as a digital citizenship expert, Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is an author, consultant, and speaker who is the global connector behind the Digital Citizenship Institute. Committed to Human-Centered Design, Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart, and mind as she models how to make a positive impact in local, global, and digital communities.
Eugenia Tamez (@etamez)
A digital citizenship pioneer in Spanish speaking communities, Eugenia co-founded Eduktech to start conversations about educational technology along with digital citizenship throughout educational communities in Mexico. Now part of the Digital Citizenship Institute to amplify and make a positive impact along Latin American countries, connecting students across America.
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein (@RavesiWeinstein)
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein currently serves as a high school Assistant Principal in Massachusetts and previously worked as a HS science department chair for four years and classroom teacher for 15. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 23, Christine began her journey towards mental wellness. She began a non-profit organization in June of 2017 aimed at removing the stigma of mental illness and promoting physical activity as a means to cope with anxiety. Learn more: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
