A cartoon bean knitting socks, an empty map on Instagram, and Taylor Swift are reminding students to guard their attention like gold and strike a balance with social media and tech. Explore the trending news and actionable strategies for helping students find that balance.
In The Social Institute’s first-ever Equipping A.I.-Ready Graduates Webinar Series, we heard from school leaders and student leaders on how best to help students thrive in an educational landscape that is impacted on a daily basis by artificial intelligence. By integrating A.I. Literacy across K–12, modeling responsible use, and centering student voices, schools can teach critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and creativity. Thoughtful A.I. policies and training empower students to use technology as a learning partner, not a shortcut, creating a future-ready school community. Dive in to learn more.
Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, shared tips on how to help students navigate A.I. companions in smart, healthy ways. Watch now >>
For students, devices can create temptation to stay up late chatting with friends, watching a YouTube series, or playing games. While social media and tech provide ways for students to connect, compromising sleep for a little extra screen time can impact students’ attendance, memory, and academic performance. Let’s explore how late-night and excessive tech use affects student learning and well-being, plus innovative strategies for improving attendance and engagement in the classroom:
“One photo posted online is all that’s needed to create a deepfake,” Laura Tierney, founder and CEO of The Social Institute, advises as she discussed A.I. deepfakes with NEA. It’s more important than ever to empower students to navigate A.I. in high-character ways. Read more >>