Embracing the Joy of Missing Out to Educate and Learn in a World of Digital Overwhelm

Today’s student has never existed without technology; as a result, we know that their attention spans are low, and their learning styles demand entertainment. We also know they are aware of their distraction and experiencing more digital overwhelm than ever. In this keynote, Christina Crook will help us explore how aligning our values with intentional technology use—both in and out of the classroom—can prioritize well-being, engagement, and academic success. What if we could learn from the months and years of the pandemic, not as a brief deviation from progress, but as a valuable lesson in technology’s limitations and the kind of educational experience we truly want to create?