Thursday 20 April 2017

Tips for Successful Digital Parenting

A conversation with Weston Kieschnick on the 10-minute Teacher Podcast

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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How much time on devices is too much time? Should kids put up their smartphones and talk to each other and parents sometimes? Are we using technology too much as parents?

Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, Weston KieschnickWeston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick and I have a conversation about digital parenting. There aren’t easy answers but one thing is sure, we won’t find answers without having the hard conversations.

Tips for Successful Digital Parenting

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In today’s show, we’ll discuss:

  • Digital overuse and digital deserts and the need for balance
  • The dangers of letting kids have devices during time for sleep
  • The challenges faced by parents in today’s digital age
  • Questions for parents to consider about moderation
  • Experiences and observations about digital overuse and misuse

I hope you enjoy this episode with Weston!

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Weston Kieschnick

Weston Kieschnick is a Senior Fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education. His thought leadership around blended pedagogy has been published in Education Week, Ed-Tech Magazine, and The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators.

He also created and hosts Teaching Keating, an acclaimed podcast where pop-culture and pedagogy collide.

Mr. Kieschnick has worked with teachers and school leaders from every state in the US and more than 30 countries around the world. Districts where Weston provides keynotes, teacher development, and coaching have been recognized among the top ten in the country for their work in educational technology. During his tenure in education, Weston has served as an award-winning Teacher, Assistant Principal, and District Level Administrator. Weston resides in Colorado with his wife Molly and his children, Everett and Charlotte.

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