November 18 | 4 - 4:30 p.m. ET
“Why didn’t they view my story?” “Why did that post get fewer likes?”
For today’s students, the constant pressure of being online can lead to stress, FOMO, and even impact learning. In fact, one recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that students who spend more time on social media between the ages of 9 and 13 perform worse on reading and memory tests two years later.
Join digital native and social media expert Lydia King for a 30-minute conversation on helping students navigate social pressures with confidence. Learn strategies to strengthen students’ well-being, focus, and stress management, on and offline.
Key Takeaways:
- Address digital distractions that affect learning: Explore how social media, Roblox, and scrolling habits impact focus and learning, and strategies to re-engage students.
- Support student well-being and stress management: Gain tools to help students manage stress and FOMO as they navigate viral challenges, skincare fads, and shopping trends.
- Empower educators with modern tools: Strengthen school culture by equipping educators to guide students through posting culture, group chats, and slang with empathy and self-awareness.
Featured Presenters
Lydia King has worked with The Social Institute (TSI) for over 3 years to equip students, families, and educators with modern life skills to impact learning, well-being, and students’ futures. To support K-12 schools, Lydia works with TSI’s Student Ambassador to better understand the needs, behavior, and social worlds of students as they navigate A.I. and technology. To help schools stay ahead of trends and tech challenges, she develops articles, administrator guides, and playbooks that empower students to use their devices in healthy, high-character ways.