Friends, Followers & Feelings: Building Real Social Skills in a Digital World
Part of ASCD Annual ConferencePresented by Desiree Alexander | Sean Arnold | Leticia Citizen | Sue Thotz
Tuesday 30 June 2026·3:15 pm
Practice your digcit connections! Explore low-tech interactive stations demonstrating how to build authentic social skills while meeting some new friends. Learn to repair online friendships, recognize thinking traps, distinguish friends from followers, understand belonging vs. peer pressure, and practice healthy communication skills using games and hands-on activities.
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