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SUMMARY:When EdTech Disrupts Learning: How Parents Can Speak Up
DESCRIPTION:Technology promised to transform learning. But as screens have steadily crept into nearly every aspect of education\, many parents are asking whether EdTech has gone too far – and how they can push for less tech in the classroom. \nEmily Cherkin\, M.Ed.\, a former teacher and nationally recognized speaker known as The Screentime Consultant joins us for a timely ParentMap Talks session to help parents take a closer look at technology’s growing role in their children’s education. As a parent who opted her teens out of the student laptop\, Cherkin brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Cherkin will help you understand how EdTech impacts learning\, feel confident speaking up when something feels off and discover how families and schools across the country are already taking action to minimize the downsides of classroom tech. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat every parent should know about EdTech today\nHow communities are already redefining screen use in school\nThe steps to opt out your child from classroom tech\nWays to promote screen-free learning at home\n\nWhether you’re curious about the role of tech in your child’s classroom or are ready to take action\, this conversation is for you. Reserve your spot for the live Zoom Talk and get access to the recording to watch anytime. \nParentMap has partnered with over 180 schools and organizations to provide families with complimentary access to our talks. A valid promo code from a participating member is required to redeem your free tickets. Check here to see if your school or organization is a member. \nAbout the Speaker: \nEmily Cherkin\, M.Ed.\, The Screentime Consultant\, is an author\, speaker\, consultant and associate professor of public policy at the University of Washington. A former middle school teacher and mother of two teenagers\, Cherkin helps families\, schools\, and policymakers navigate the challenges of educational technology\, screen time and AI. She is the author of the bestselling book “The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family\,” creator of the popular UnPlug EdTech Toolkit\, co-chair of Fairplay’s Screens in Schools Action Network and the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against one of the largest EdTech companies in the world. Cherkin’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Washington Post and NPR. Grounded in child development and independent research\, her approach empowers parents to make informed\, intentional decisions about technology and their children’s education.
URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/when-edtech-disrupts-learning-how-parents-can-speak-up/
CATEGORIES:Education + Learning,Parent + Caregiver
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