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In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Christina Crook, author of The Joy of Missing Out and founder of JOMO Campus. Christina shares how a 31-day internet fast sparked a global movement around digital wellness. She discusses the impact of tech addiction on attention, relationships, and mental health.  Christina shares the transformation happening in schools that embrace phone-free environments. Through strategic programs and student-driven goals, she shows how embracing JOMO empowers young people to live with purpose and become light in dark digital spaces. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Be encouraged. Mentioned: The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World by Christina Crook experience JOMO Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen Connect with us: Center for School Leadership at Baylor University Jon Eckert LinkedIn Baylor MA in School Leadership     Jon Eckert: All right, Christina, welcome to the Just Schools Podcast. We've been big fans of your work for a long time. So, tell us a little bit about how you got into this work. Christina Crook: Yeah. Thanks for having me, Jon. This has been a long time coming, it's a joy to be here. So, yeah, how did the work of JOMO begin? I began my career in public broadcasting based here in Canada at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. And my education was a pretty critical look at mass communication, that was my background. And so, when social media started emerging early in my career in journalism, I was pretty keyed into the negatives early on. I was always asking the question, even when Facebook, and this is obviously dating me, emerged on the scene, that is the earliest major social media platform, I was always asking the question, "What is this displacing? Where is this time going to come from? How is this shifting my creative behaviors and my relationships?" And so, around that time, early in my career, I actually made a major move from Vancouver to Toronto. So, think just like West Coast to East Coast, essentially. And in one fell swoop, all of my relationships were all of a sudden mediated by the internet, because I'd made this major move, I only had really one close friend in the area I was moving to. And so, I started to notice my own digital behaviors shifting, and I was becoming more and more uncomfortable with my own social media habits. I was sort of creeping on the lives of my friends and family back home. Remember the good old Facebook wall? We would just do that now through snaps or whatever, see what people or the stories they're sharing. So, I was doing a lot of that and not going through the deeper, harder work of connecting directly with the people that I loved. I was also not getting to just creative projects that I was really passionate about, like writing. I'm a creative writer, so poetry and these different things. And so, I had a curiosity about what would happen if I completely disconnected from the internet for a large chunk of time. And so, I ended up doing a 31-day fast from the internet to explore what it was like to navigate the world, a very increasingly digital world, without the internet. And so, basically, off of that experiment, I wrote a series of essays and I had to publish a reach out to me about expanding off of that into a book, and that book became the Joy of Missing Out. And that is where the work of JOMO began. Jon Eckert: And when did that book get published? Christina Crook: 10 years ago. Jon Eckert: Yeah. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: See, I feel like you were way ahead of the curve. This is before Jonathan Haidt had made this his passion project and other people were talking about it. So now, I think back then this would've been an early alarm. And so, I guess as you look at the future and where you're at, you've had 10 years, I'd love to hear about some of the success that you've seen and some of this shifting narrative, because I think what you shared, any adult can connect with that feeling of that being inbondaged to your device. I deleted my email from my phone in January and that has been unbelievably freeing, because I check that 70 to 80 times a day. And I tell everybody, it's embarrassing because at least Facebook and social media, there's something fun about it. Email's not fun. Hearing from your finance director that you need to do something different at 11:15 at night, it's no fun. And I was addicted to that and I got rid of it. So, I think we all have felt that, but I'd love to hear some of the success you've seen with schools, particularly, or anyone else, because I think there's a value in this for all of us. Christina Crook: Yeah. So, when I started in this space, definitely I could count on one hand the people that were actively talking about this. If I even suggested to a person that they had an addictive relationship with their phone, they would get their backs up, like, "How dare you even suggest this to me?" And since then, of course, just the acceleration of the conversation, the long-term studies showing the negative impacts on our attention spans, mental health, all of the things that we talk about on a daily basis now. But the expression of JOMO in schools came about a number of years ago when the head of the wellness department at Virginia Tech reached out to me. Unbeknownst to me, she'd been following my work for years, through my podcast and books and these sorts of things. And in her own words, their best and brightest students were coming back to campus languishing before classes had even started. And as a department, we talk about the wellness wheel, the eight dimensions of wellness, and they were seeing, across their department, how digital overuse or misuse was impacting all of these different dimensions of student well-being. And so, they'd gone looking for a digital wellness program for their students. They came up empty, one didn't exist, and so the invitation from them was to co-create a program with them. And so, that became four months of just discovery, first hand reading of the college health assessment, looking for the most recent college health assessment at Virginia Tech, looking for threads and needs and opportunities, for 10 interviews with staff and students. And there we concepted a four-week digital wellness challenge for their first year students. Through our pilot programs, we saw a 73.8% behavior change. Students not only had made a change to their digital habits, but they intended to continue with those changes. And their changes, just like you're describing, Jon, like the one you did, which is tactically, for example, in our week one building better focus, is removing those things. We know that environmental changes are the most powerful to change a habit in our digital and our physical spaces. So, things like removing an app that is an absolute time sack, or it's just created a very unhealthy habit is the power move. And so, the reason why it was so successful for students is because they'd maybe thought about making a change to their digital habits, but they've never actually done it. And here they were being incentivized to take the action. And when they did, they felt immediate benefits. So, we knew we were onto something and that's where the work of the campus work began. Jon Eckert: Well, and so I think if adults feel that, how much more important is that for kids? Mine happened as a part of a 28-day digital fast that Aaron Whitehead, the book he put out on that, that our church went through it. And when I did it, the idea was, just take 28 days free of it and then you can introduce things back in. Why would I introduce that back in? Christina Crook: Totally. Jon Eckert: So, it's been great. I also do not look at my phone until after I've spent time in the Word and praying and writing each morning. And I don't even look at the phone. It used to be my alarm clock. I got an old analog alarm clock, I moved that out, that was powerful. So, as an adult, I feel that. So, I cannot imagine how 13 and 14-year-olds could deal with that. That feels like not just an uphill battle, that feels like the hill is on top of them. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: So, I'm curious. You mentioned Snapchat and I don't know if you saw this. This week, Jonathan Haidt on his substat came out with the court proceedings where he's done it to TikTok, now he's done it to Snapchat. And we've always said hard no to Snapchat, because Snapchat just feels like it was evil from the beginning, with disappearing content that you can't track but then can be screenshotted and any number of bad things can happen. But I just wanted to read this quote to you, because this is why I think your work is so important on so many levels. This was from a New Mexico court case. He said this: "A Snap's director of security engineering said, regarding Android users who are selling drugs or child sexual abuse material on Snap. These are some of the most despicable people on earth." This is his quote, this is a director of security. "That's fine. It's been broken for 10 years. We can tolerate tonight." That blows my mind. And so, this is what parents and educators are up against, because in my mind, that is evil. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: That is pure evil. So, that's where it's not just addiction to things that are relatively harmless in moderation, this is pushing back on something that is really, really invasive. And Jonathan Haidt talks all about this, the predators that are online, we worry about the people in the real world and the real challenges are virtual. So, where, in your current work, are you seeing some of this success paying benefits in protecting kids, A, but B, more importantly, leading to flourishing? Christina Crook: Yeah. So, Jon, as you know, our work has shifted from the college space down now into high schools, primarily with private Christian high schools. And where we're seeing wins and gains is at the base level of education. We talk very early on, with students, about the different systems that are at work in each of the platforms they use on a daily basis. So, let's use a TikTok or a Snap, for example. We talk about gamified systems, we talk about hook modeling, all of the mechanisms that are there to keep them. We talk about streaks. And then we have them assess the different platforms they're using and they need to identify what are the different models and how are they functioning within the platform? I think many of us can remember when the live updating feature showed up on the early social media platforms, but many of those platforms were out for many years before the live updating feature came into play. Of course, streaks, which is just the most terrible design feature ever, but students don't really stop and think about it. But when you actually invite them to look critically, and this is why the foundation of my own education was so critical, is because I was always, and I continue to come to each of these platforms asking those hard questions. So, the gains we see with students actually looking critically at the platforms they're using on a daily basis, that's where the big wins are coming. Also, we have students do their own goal setting. So, when we work with a school, one of our first questions we ask students is, we get them to imagine, "Okay, it's graduation day, so congratulations, you've just graduated from the high school that you're listening from right now. You're wearing your cap and gown. You're looking back at your time at school and you have absolutely no regrets. What did you experience and what did you accomplish during your time here?" And students kind of get this far afield look in their eyes and they start to wonder and consider. And so, they start to tell these beautiful stories of, "I want to make lifelong friends. I want to make friendships that will sustain me into adulthood or into college. I want to get a great GPA, because I want to get into this school." I try and prompt them sometimes to think of more fun things like, "You want to get a boyfriend." There's play, like you were saying earlier. What are the fun elements also of the experience you want to have here? I say, "Great." Jon Eckert: Is there a JOMO dating app? Christina Crook: Not yet, but we are consistently hearing from our partner schools that dating is up because students are talking to each other, which is my favorite thing. But yeah, so students share all of these goals and aspirations they have. And I say, "Great. Is the way you're currently using your phone, your primary device, helping you accomplish or experience these things?" And so, we're connecting it to what they actually want. When you start talking to a kid about technology, all they hear is the Charlie Brown teacher. They just assume that an adult is going to hate on the way they're using tech and the tech that they're using. And so, we're trying to connect it to, "What are your desires, wants?" And that is where I believe the root to flourishing is, because it has to be. It's the desire within them. What is it that they desire, what is that core desire? And then how can they bring their technology use in alignment with that? Do I think that Snap should be thrown out the window? Well, yeah, mostly I do. I do think there are ways to strategically use almost every platform. We're a people that believe in redemption. These platforms, there are elements of them that can be redeemed. And so, yes, it is easier to eliminate an entire platform and I think there are some that, by and large, we should avoid. But I do think we also need to be asking the question, "How can these technologies be used to our benefit?" Jon Eckert: Okay. So, I want to start with, I love the question you ask about what would a life without regrets, when you graduate, look like? That's amazing. Love that. I also feel like I've gotten some traction with kids talking about the way the adults in their lives use their devices, because that opens the door for them to say, "Oh, yeah, I don't really like..." The Pew research study that came out last year that 46% of kids report having been phubbed, phone snubbed, by their parents when they want to talk. That's real, because everybody's felt it. And it really stinks when your primary caregiver is doing that to you. The only thing I will push back on is, I do not believe in the redemption of platforms. I believe in the redemption of human beings. And I absolutely believe that there are platforms online, some of them I won't even mention on air, but that release pornography to the world. Those do not need to, nor can they be redeemed and they should absolutely be shut down. And I don't know where on the continuum Snapchat fits, but when I see testimony like that from your director of security, I'm like, "Yeah, I have a hard time saying that that can be redeemed, nor should it be redeemed," when the in-person connection that Snapchat replaces and the streaks that it puts out there. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: Yes, if you eliminated those things, which are what monetize it, then maybe it could be redeemed, but then there is no financial incentive to redeem it. So, I would push on that, that platforms can be redeemed. And some of them shouldn't be. Now, can they be used for good? Yes. Some, not all. But Snapchat could be used to encourage a friend, could be used to... There are ways you could use it. But are there better ways? Yeah. Christina Crook: Absolutely. Jon Eckert: Let's do that, because I think that life without regrets would look differently than, "Oh, yeah, I really sent a really encouraging Snap in my junior year of high school, it made a difference." As opposed to, "I showed up for a kid in person when they were struggling." Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: I feel like we've gotten this proxy virtue signaling where like, "Oh, I posted something about that." Who cares? What did you do about it? Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: And that is where I think your question hits on. But feel free to react. Christina Crook: No, it's great pushback. I think the posture that we're always taking with students is, we're not starting with, "You need to eliminate this," because the assumption they have is that it's just detox. It's just the removal of something. And we're saying, "What are the joys?" That's the joy of missing out. That is our body of work. What are the joys we can enter into when we mindfully, intentionally disconnect from the internet, or use it in ways that support our wellbeing and our goals? Jon Eckert: Yeah, no, that's always the way. With any change, you always have to be moving towards something instead of moving away. And so, you've got to make it invitational and inviting. And that's why JOMO makes so much sense. So, what do you see, you can take this in whatever order you want, is the biggest obstacles and opportunities for the work that you're doing? So, you can start with opportunities or obstacles, but take them both. Christina Crook: Yeah. So, I think it's one and the same. It's parent partnership. I think it's schools' partnership with parents. We know that the majority of technology used, especially now that we've got mostly phone free or phone controlled... Majority of the schools are moving in the phone free or phone controlled. The school direction that the minute students walk off campus, it becomes the parental responsibility. So, one of the challenges schools are facing is parents communicating with their kids all day long through the exact tools that we've asked them to put away. So, the kid's excuse is, "Well, my mom needs to message me." And so, there is this security conversation. "I need my phone to be safe." And so, addressing that, and of course in the U.S. landscape, there are real safety concerns with inside schools, and so there's a legitimacy to that. But how do schools clearly communicate and solve for that? So, we see beautiful examples. I'll use Eastern Christian and New Jersey as an example. So, they partnered with JOMO and Yonder at the same time to roll out their phone free mandate, they wrapped around the Yonder initiative with Joy and Digital Wellness Curriculum and Education. But what they did was, they established a student phone. A student phone in the school that doesn't require... There's no gate keeping. So, oftentimes they'll be like, "Oh, but you can just go to the office and use the phone." But there's a whole bunch of apprehension for students about necessarily making a phone call, for example, in front of the secretary. So, I thought that was a great solve. That was a great solve and we share that with other schools. The opportunity is parent partnership and education. So, we are solving that by providing our partner schools with just direct plug and play parent education that goes into the regular school communications, that's digital wellbeing strategies for families, conversation starters across all the age brackets, from K to 12, additional education and resources, and then just beautiful aspirational stories of Christian families that are navigating the complexity of managing technology in a way that's really human and honest and open. So, I think it's parent partnership. And then of course we're seeing great movements around parent pacts. I heard about Oak Hill here in Greater Toronto, that they've actually, as students come in, they're having parents sign a parent pact to delay phone use until the age of 16. It is as a community, that's a very low tech school. And so, the opportunities and initiatives around parents, I think, is exciting. Jon Eckert: That's very Jonathan Haidt of them. Christina Crook: Yes. Jon Eckert: And I think it is a lot easier when you do that as a group than as an individual parent or kid where you feel excluded. I just wanted to ask you this, based on what you said with the designated phone at the school. Eric Ellison, our great mutual friend, sent me this Truce software. Are you familiar with this? Christina Crook: I am, yes. We're getting to know them. Jon Eckert: What do you think? Christina Crook: So, I haven't got a chance to see it in practice, but to me, theoretically, Truce is the best possible solution. Jon Eckert: Yes. That's what it looks like to me, not having seen it in action. But talk about why you think that is, because our listeners may have no idea what this is. Christina Crook: Yes. So, Truce is a geofencing product. So, the moment everyone comes onto campus, the ability or functionality of your personal devices is controlled by Truce. So, that means that for all phones coming onto campus, automatically, the moment you drive or walk onto campus, you cannot access social media, for example. But you can continue to message your parents all day long and vice versa. And there are other controls for teachers. There's a lot of customization within it, but it just makes sense, because all the VPNs, all the workarounds, it finally solves for that, because schools are just product on product on product, firewall on firewall, and students are very smart and they have a million workarounds. And this is the only solution I've seen that solves for all of those problems. Jon Eckert: And that's what I wanted to know, because students are so savvy about getting around them. The only drawback I see, because I do think this breaks down a lot of the parent concerns and it makes so you don't have the lockers, you don't have to have the pouches, you don't have to do all the management of phones, is challenging when you have to take them from students. Christina Crook: Yes. Jon Eckert: Or you have to let them carry them around in their pockets, like crack cocaine in a locked magnetic box. Christina Crook: Don't touch it, don't touch it. Don't use it. Jon Eckert: Yeah, right. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: So, I like it theoretically. The only drawback is, and Haidt wrote about this in 2023, there is some benefit, especially to high school students, to not having a constant access to a parent to complain about what's going on in school. A teacher gives you a grade and that's the way the student would see it. The teacher gives you a grade you don't like, and then you're immediately on your phone complaining to your parent. And before the kid even gets home, a parent's in the office to advocate or complain, depending on your perspective. Christina Crook: Yes. Jon Eckert: For the student, that constant contact is not always healthy. But I get like, "Hey, if that was the only issue that schools had to deal with with phones, that would be a win." And it does keep communication with the parent and the kid. And I, as much as I hate it, have absolutely texted my children in high school something that I need them to know after school. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: And it is great when they can know those things in real time, because I didn't think far enough ahead to let them know beforehand, and I don't call the office regularly. So, I get that. But any other drawbacks you see to Truce? Because to me it does feel like a pretty ideal solution. Christina Crook: No, I think Truce plus JOMO is the winning combo. Jon Eckert: Right. And you need to understand why it's being done, because otherwise it feels like you're going to phone prison. And really, what you're saying is, no, there's this freedom for so much more if we take away these things that are turning you into a product. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: So, yeah. Christina Crook: And I will say, when I go into a school, I'll talk to them in a chapel, for example, with students. I basically say, "I'm in support. Props to, basically, your leadership for creating a phone controlled or phone free environment." And there's three core reasons why, and one of them is that, fragmented technologies, the studies are showing finally what I intuitively knew, and I think many of us intuitively knew more than 10 years ago, but that fragmented technology use is actually healthier. The least healthy way to live with technology is continuously. It's the first thing you touch when you wake up, the middle of the day, which props to you, Jon, for changing that habit. And it's the last thing you look at at night. And then it's tethered to your body all day long. So, those breaks from the devices. And let's be real, the students, even if they have them on their person with a Truce-like product, they're not going to be reaching... It will be fragmented still, because they don't have anything to really reach for. Are you going to check your phone 1,800 times to see if your mom messaged? Let's be real, that's not happening. Jon Eckert: We've got bigger issues if you're doing that. Christina Crook: Yes. A podcast for another day. Yes. Jon Eckert: That's it. That's it. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: No, that's good. Well, hey, I love that. I'd love for you to talk a little bit about, you have a summer resource for families that I think that's helpful. And then you also have some other interesting work, and then we'll jump into our lightning round. Christina Crook: Great. Yeah. So, I would just encourage people to go check out jomocampus.com/summer. So, we've got a JOMO summer tips page set up. It's just a bunch of resources for families. We've got an upcoming webinar about setting your family up for screen success. We know that in the summer it can be really a free-for-all. I have kids ages 11, 13, and 15, and if we don't have a game plan for the summer, it can all fall apart very quickly. So, things like helping your kids set goals for the summer. So, we often do an incentivized reading challenge as a family for our kids over the course of the summer. So, jump in there, take a look, there's some great resources there. And yeah. Jon Eckert: You head to the UK next week, and talk a little bit about what you're doing there. Christina Crook: Yeah. So, I've been a part of a great cohort called Missional Labs, where it's a faith-based accelerator program for non-profits and for-profit organizations. And so, we'll be together for theological learning and training, both in Oxford and in London. So, yeah, I'm really looking forward to that. Going to be connecting with Will or Ewing while I'm there, the founder of the Phone-free School Movement in the UK. So, very much excited about that, and then connecting with some Lambeth Palace folks and Church of England folks. So, yeah, it's going to be a good trip. Jon Eckert: That is great. Well, I'm glad your work is spreading and partnering. Again, at the center, we want to connect good people doing good work. And so, that's the reason why we work with you and so grateful for that. So, we move into our lightning round here, and so I almost always start with best and or worst advice you've ever given or received. So, you can take either one in whatever order you want. Christina Crook: So, best and worst for me is the same. Jon Eckert: Okay. Christina Crook: So, it was a mentor I had when I was in my 20s, and he said to me, "Just say yes. Just keep saying yes." And it was the right advice at the right time, and it was like a yes to God, just doors opening. "Yes, yes, yes." But eventually, it kind of did fall apart a little bit, because you can't actually say yes to everything, because I think there are seasons where it's just like, you just got to move and maybe it's when you're younger and those yeses all need to be strong and loud and clear, and to move through fear and towards the right things. But yeah, "just say yes" was a great piece of advice for a long time, and then I had to be much more discerning as I got older. Jon Eckert: So good. I do commencement talks. And when I do the talks, I almost always tell them to say no to good things, because if our hearts are rightly aligned with what the Lord wants us to do, then every yes is the right yes. My problem is my pride, my ego, other things get into the way of me people pleasing, and then I say yes to way too many things, and then I'm over committed. And they're all good things, but they diminish my joy and then the joy that I'm able to bring, because I become kind of a horrendous task oriented person who's only thinking about getting stuff done instead of the human beings that are the embodied souls that we work with every day. So, I think that's a great best and worst piece of advice, because I do think those yeses, when rightly aligned, are absolutely always say yes. It's just so many times I get out of alignment, so my yeses become a problem. So, best book that you've read or a project that you're working on that is book related. Christina Crook: Great. So, I do have a book. I'm rereading Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen. And I've been rereading it, because I am contributing a chapter to a forthcoming Nouwen collection that's coming out from Orbis Press next year. And can I read just one line that's related to what we just talked about? Jon Eckert: Absolutely. Yeah. Christina Crook: Okay. So, Henri's writing about a friend who had just visited him, and he says, "Friendship is such a holy gift, but we give it so little attention. It is so easy to let what needs to be done take priority over what needs to be lived. Friendship is more important than the work we do together." Jon Eckert: Yeah. Christina Crook: And that felt like just such an invitation, but there is also a conviction in that for me, because like you, Jon, I can be deeply task oriented. My ego definitely wants to perform and complete tasks, and I need the discipline of prioritizing friendship. Jon Eckert: Well, yes, thank you. Christina Crook: And joy. Jon Eckert: Henri Nouwen always, what a model of how to live a rich life with what matters. But I do love, again, I'll bring up Eric Ellison again, because he's how I got connected to you. Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: He just connects friends. And so- Christina Crook: Incredible. Jon Eckert: ... he lives for and with friends because of the life that he lives that's been really vital. And we've had some great dinners together, where it has nothing to do with work, it's just, how do we get to know the immortal being that's across the table from you? And I think that's easy to lose sight of when there's so much urgent work out there, but it's really the only immortal things we interact with are the human beings that we meet with. And so, keeping that in the right perspective is vital. So, no, I am grateful for that reminder. And this may feed into the last lightning round question. What's your greatest hope as you move forward in work and life? Christina Crook: Yeah. My greatest hope is that the young people in our world are empowered and freed to live life to the full. I think it's possible. I think our shared friend, Darren Spyksma, often reminds me that God has not forgotten where we are in the culture, and technology can feel so scary, but I think we can have reasons for great hope for the life that youth are choosing to embrace, the good choices that they're making. I see it in my own kids and I see it on campuses every day. Students choosing life, and life beyond the screen is what I really believe is where we see fullness of life. Jon Eckert: That's a powerful reminder. And just as an encouragement to you, I spent the last two Tuesday nights in our foster pavilion. It's a 7,000 seat basketball arena, and it has been packed with college students primarily worshiping. One was basically a revival meeting unite, is what has gone to 17 campuses and we've had, I think, over 12,000 kids have given their lives to Christ through it. And I think over 6,000 have been baptized. And then this last week, it was a Forrest Frank concert. And you see the phones go up. The phones go up and the first one is a signal. Everybody that was dealing with anxiety, depression, anything in the last week were asked to raise their phones. And I'm not joking, that night, of the 4,500 students that I think were in there, over 4,000 phones went up. That's a good use of a phone, to say, "Hey, I need help. I want something more." Christina Crook: Yeah. Jon Eckert: And I feel like that's what JOMO calls people to. And we have a hope that goes beyond just this, what world we experience daily, and I think that's where Darren's a helpful reminder. Like, "Hey, God's much bigger than all this." And so, that's the hope we all have. So, thank you so much, Christina, for the work you're doing and for being on today. Christina Crook: Thanks for having me, Jon.  

In this thought-provoking episode, we speak with Professors Jane Bailey and Valerie Steeves, co-leaders of The eQuality Project, a pioneering initiative focused on young people's experiences of privacy and equality in digitally networked environments.Part 1 of our conversation dives into how surveillance is normalized in educational and social media contexts, why that matters for youth, and what needs to change in how we approach children's digital rights. Jane and Valerie reflect on how their research with young people sheds light on the disconnect between adult perceptions of digital safety and the real concerns youth express—particularly around control, visibility, and relationships of trust.

Throughout human history, we have relied on technology to make our work easier. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss how to foster students' critical thinking skills in the age of AI. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Students' Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to a variety of publications including The Chronicle of Higher Ed. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Michelle Miller shares about her book, A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can, on episode 558 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think a lot of us kinda simmer in this little mindset of, everybody else can do this and I can't. -Michelle Miller We've all heard the old saying it's the sweetest sound that anybody ever hears their own name. It elevates the conversation differently to be able to use names. -Michelle Miller The test isn't on how well you can recognize the name. The test is on how well you can say the names. That's what you need need to practice doing. -Michelle Miller Resources A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can, by Michelle D. Miller Michelle Miller's R3 Newsletter The Power of Writing Rituals, by James Lang National Institute of Aging What is a junk journal? Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do - Playlist of Michael Sandel Videos Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, by Kevin Gannon Audio book: A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can, by Michelle Miller Audio book: Hope in the Dark, by Rebecca Solnit Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World, by Michelle Miller newsreel.co Facades The Goat Rodeo Sessions

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Today's book is: A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024), by Michelle D. Miller, which asserts that if teachers want an inclusive, engaging classroom, they must learn students' names. Eschewing the random tips and mnemonic tricks that invariably fall short, Dr. Miller offers a clear explanation of what is really going on when we learn a name, and a science-based approach for using this knowledge to pedagogical advantage. Drawing on a deep background in the psychology of language and memory, Dr. Miller gives a lively overview of the surprising science of learning proper names, along with an account of why the practice is at once so difficult and yet so critical to effective teaching. She then sets out practical techniques for learning names, with examples of activities and practices tailored to a variety of different teaching styles and classroom configurations. In her discussion of certain factors that can make learning names especially challenging, Dr. Miller pays particular attention to neurodivergence and the effects of aging on this special form of memory.  A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names lays out strategies for putting these techniques into practice, suggests technological aids and other useful resources, and explains how to make name learning a core aspect of one's teaching practice. With its research-based strategies and concrete advice, this concise and highly readable guide provides teachers of all disciplines and levels an invaluable tool for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment. Our guest is: Dr. Michelle Miller, who is a cognitive psychologist, researcher, and speaker focused on supporting higher education faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (Harvard University Press, 2014), Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (West Virginia University Press, 2022), and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024). Dr. Miller is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: A Pedagogy of Kindness Geeky Pedagogy The Power of Play in Higher Education Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by posting, assigning or sharing episodes. Join us to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 225+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Today's book is: A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024), by Michelle D. Miller, which asserts that if teachers want an inclusive, engaging classroom, they must learn students' names. Eschewing the random tips and mnemonic tricks that invariably fall short, Dr. Miller offers a clear explanation of what is really going on when we learn a name, and a science-based approach for using this knowledge to pedagogical advantage. Drawing on a deep background in the psychology of language and memory, Dr. Miller gives a lively overview of the surprising science of learning proper names, along with an account of why the practice is at once so difficult and yet so critical to effective teaching. She then sets out practical techniques for learning names, with examples of activities and practices tailored to a variety of different teaching styles and classroom configurations. In her discussion of certain factors that can make learning names especially challenging, Dr. Miller pays particular attention to neurodivergence and the effects of aging on this special form of memory.  A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names lays out strategies for putting these techniques into practice, suggests technological aids and other useful resources, and explains how to make name learning a core aspect of one's teaching practice. With its research-based strategies and concrete advice, this concise and highly readable guide provides teachers of all disciplines and levels an invaluable tool for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment. Our guest is: Dr. Michelle Miller, who is a cognitive psychologist, researcher, and speaker focused on supporting higher education faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (Harvard University Press, 2014), Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (West Virginia University Press, 2022), and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024). Dr. Miller is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: A Pedagogy of Kindness Geeky Pedagogy The Power of Play in Higher Education Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by posting, assigning or sharing episodes. Join us to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 225+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning students' names can be a challenging, but important, component of inclusive teaching. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss evidence-based strategies for learning students' names.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Her newest book, A Teacher's Guide to Learning Students' Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can will be released in November from the University of Oklahoma Press. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to publications such as The Chronicle of Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Christina Crook is a pioneer and leading voice in digital well-being.The award-winning author of The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World, harbinger of the global #JOMO movement, and Good Burdens: How to Live Joyfully in a Digital Age, Christina shares her insights about technology and our daily lives. Listen and learn about living joyfully, managing tech and more!  

What do you think is the most common form of human infrastructure in the world?  Not only does it cover vast tracts of the earth's surface, but it is also virtually invisible. Worldwide, our wild lands are laced with countless stretches of fences. The total length of all fencing around the globe is 10 times greater than the total length of roads. If our planet's fences were stretched end to end, they would likely bridge the distance from Earth to the Sun multiple times.From the western United States to Mongolia to Africa, fences are going up rapidly as border barriers and livestock farming increase. On every continent, from cities to rural areas and from ancient to modern times, humans have built fences. But we know almost nothing about their ecological effects.. There has been more interest recently in a new discipline: fence ecology that is revealing a world that has been utterly reorganized by a rapidly growing latticework of fences.Now, a growing number of studies are exposing the impact of these fences, from impeding wildlife migrations to increasing the genetic isolation of threatened species.  Listen in and find out what you can do about it. Episode Webpage"A CALL TO ACT":  A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions.  

Social and Career Skills for ALL Teens: Must know people skills for today's wired world!

In The Chronicle of Higher Education, a question was posed by journalist Beth McMurtrie as to whether or not institutions of higher education truly value teaching, and she offered a list of “red flags” that signal the undervaluing of teaching. In response, Michelle Miller, Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University, wrote a post in her “R3 Newsletter,” adding to McMurtrie's list of red flags and offering her own. In this podcast episode, Dr. Miller discusses her list, which can be reverse engineered to serve as a helpful starting point for those who want to change the institutional culture around teaching at their university. Resources“Teaching: Does higher education value good teaching?” (July 6, 2023) by Beth McMurtrie in The Chronicle of Higher Education “Bonus post: Is your IHE truly teaching-focused?” (July 11, 2023) by Michelle Miller in R3 NewsletterMinds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014) by Michelle MillerRemembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022) by Michelle Miller

New technology is often seen as a threat to learning when first introduced in an educational setting. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to examine the question of when to stick with tools and methods that are familiar and when to investigate the possibilities of the future.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to publications such as The Chronicle of Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Since we are in mental awareness month, I thought about approaching this exact topic here on the channel. Normally I wouldn't approach such high and dense topics since I only feel like I generalize a lot, even if the information comes from literature, articles, reviews, institutions, and international organizations that deal with the issue. We explored what does Mental Health mean for us (as I asked you), some definitions of the most commonly used terms (such as anxiety, gaslighting), some trends in mental health awareness between 1993 and 2023 (30 years), and some applicable methods on how to make our day better if we feel down or in a bad mood. Before I go, here's the most common definition I could find about Mental health, as defined in the field of psychology: "Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave, and it influences how they handle stress, relate to others, and make choices." I hope this episodes lives up to the expectations! Thank you all for being understanding and empathic

Emotions can have both positive and negative impacts on learning. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to explore the relationships that exist between emotions and learning. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Michelle is also a co-editor, with James Lang, of the superb West Virginia University Press series on teaching and learning. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Would you like your teen to smile more? Could your teen improve their social skills? Does your teen have the social skills needed to be successful in their job. And what can parents do to help improve these much needed life skills.  My guest today has some great advice for us and he models what he talks about.  Kirt Manecke is the author of the book, audiobook and online course Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skills for Today's Wired World, and the Parent's Guide for Smile & Succeed for Teens. Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award, and Teachers' Choice Award Smile & Succeed for Teens is a quick, easy read to help teens master social and career skills for success. Kirt is the former owner of an award-winning start-up specialty retail business and is an expert in sales and fundraising. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Northville in Michigan and enjoys volunteering with animal welfare and land conservation organizations. To learn more go to https://www.smilethebook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a live recording of a panel session at the Online Learning Consortium's Accelerate Conference in Orlando on November 17, 2022. The panelists were Michelle Miller, Liz Norell, and Kelvin Thompson. Michelle is a professor of psychological sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and also more recently, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching and Learning and the Science of Memory in a Wired World, which was recently released by West Virginia University Press. Liz is a political scientist, and an associate professor at Chattanooga State Community College. She is also an experienced registered yoga teacher with over 500 hours of training completed. She is currently working on a book on Why Presence Matters in High Quality Learner-Centered Equitable Learning Spaces. Kelvin is the Executive Director of the University of Central Florida's Center for Distributed Learning, and graduate faculty scholar in UCF's College of Education and Human Performance. He developed the open courseware BlendKit course that many of us have taken, and cohosts TOPcast, the Teaching Online Podcast.

"Learning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes the information," says Dr. Mariette Fourie (DEd), one of our podcast guests today. So, what are the best practices that help you learn? Should you take notes on the computer or by hand? You will find it out from our other podcast guest, Dr. Michelle Miller, discussing the misconception about note-taking. You will also discover what it means to be uncomfortable learning new information and the value of a productive struggle from Dr. Kristen Betts. This and much more you will find in Part 2 of the Neurocareers podcast about the field of Neuroeducation from the top professionals in the field! Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn the following: [00:00] Episode intro, and what's in for you in today's episode [01:39] The main challenges associated with the development in the field of neuroeducation, working examples, and how they are being solved at the moment [12:26] The field of neuroeducation and the impact it's making in the next ten years and what will become possible that is not possible today [19:02]  Recommendations on how people from various fields can contribute to the field of neuroeducation and the possibilities of getting certifications.  [25:06] Evidence-based practices that can help improve your learning outcome from the neural science perspective [30:32] Ending the show and what to expect in the series Notable Quotes Educators must look at how they assign work and make feedback valuable to enhance learning. You can only change what you are aware of; what you go in and change makes you much more aware of where to refine and expand your work. Refining makes learning more enjoyable than rewriting or revising. Academic misconduct arises from students not knowing how to read and write in the discipline. Leaning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes information. As a student, the more you practice, the easier it's for you to transfer what you are learning. Productive struggle is critical; the brain loves to predict. If you're working hard all day, you need to sleep because that is when your brain is active in terms of memory. It's not about just studying and practicing; sleep and well-being play a critical role. About the Podcast Guests: Find more about our guests and connect with them! Dr. Kristen Betts: https://drexel.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Betts-Kristen/ Education, Learning and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative: https://www.drexelelabs.net/ Publications: Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887 Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article  Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021 Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE. Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45). Dr. Mariette Fourie Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariette-fourie-ded-74580b87/?originalSubdomain=za Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XT-rjYcAAAAJ&hl=en Dr. Michelle Miller Contact Email: contact@michellemillerphd.com Web Site with information on workshops and speaking: michellemillerphd.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmillerphd/ Books: Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022) https://wvupressonline.com/remembering-and-forgetting-in-the-age-of-technology Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014) https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free neuroscience career consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Neuroscience influences many areas of our life and informs us of the best strategies to utilize the power of our brains. This is particularly true for the field of education, where the knowledge about our nervous system transforms existing teaching practices and helps develop evidence-based approaches to successful learning. Meet and greet three outstanding specialists in Neuroeducation - the field born on the intersection between neuroscience, psychology, and education: Kristen Betts, EdD, Mariette Fourie, DEd, and Michelle Miller, PhD! In this Part 1 of the podcast dedicated to Neuroeducation, you will learn what Neuroeducation is about. You will also get familiar with the programs that help teachers and instructional designers support their work with neuroscience-informed, evidence-based practices. You will also hear three amazing stories about careers that all began in different fields but came together to spread knowledge about how our brain supports learning. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this attention-grabbing podcast to hear examples of the most current misconceptions about learning and the brain, the biggest challenges in the field of Neuroeducation, and its future perspectives! During this episode, you will learn the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what's in for you in today's episode. [01:23] Meet and greet our today's guests and learn a bit about their workplace. [04:26] What is neuroeducation and its origins? [06:18] Dr. Fourie's backstory and journey to neuroeducation. [10:13] Dr. Miller's inspiration in neuroeducation and her area of expertise. [14:10] Dr. Betts' story of getting into neuroeducation. [21:04] Early challenges in neuroeducation and current advancements in bridging the gap between neuroscience and the science of learning. [32:41] Common misconceptions in neuroeducation. [37:26] How educational institutions are applying neuroscience in teaching and learning. [42:00] Examples of scenarios where neuroeducation practices have helped students learn better. [49:57] Ending the show and calls to action.   Notable Quotes Focused attention is necessary for learning. One of the early challenges of neuroeducation was that there needed to be an evidence-based approach to learning. A teacher does more experiments than a scientist will do in their lifetime A teacher's conceptualization of knowledge greatly affects the learners' epistemological beliefs. Misconception about learning and memory creates a wrong educational approach. You might have the best course, but it means nothing if the students are not interested. You must learn how to involve your mind in a classroom. About the Podcast Guests Dr. Kristen Betts: https://drexel.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Betts-Kristen/ Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative: https://www.drexelelabs.net/ Publications: Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887 Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article  Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021 Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE. Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45). Dr. Mariette Fourie Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariette-fourie-ded-74580b87/?originalSubdomain=za Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XT-rjYcAAAAJ&hl=en Dr. Michelle Miller Contact Email: contact@michellemillerphd.com Web Site with information on workshops and speaking: michellemillerphd.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmillerphd/ Books: Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022) https://wvupressonline.com/remembering-and-forgetting-in-the-age-of-technology Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014) https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free neuroscience career consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

What does it mean to be “always on”. To have the entirety of human knowledge in your pocket, and to know what's happening right this minute on the other side of the world… all the time? What does it mean to be “always available”. To be contactable, ready to respond at a moment's notice. Never nowhere, always somewhere. Of course this all has its benefits, right? But is it necessarily healthy? This week I'm speaking with Christina Crook, author of the book The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World. She believes that being constantly connected to the 24-hour news cycle, having our relationships moderated by social media algorithms, being addicted to a constant flow of information that is curated by others who might not have our best interests at heart – and let's not forget the dopamine hit that comes from getting another ‘like' or another ‘follow' – is not only bad for us, but is sapping the life out of our days, and replacing it with stress. In this conversation we talk about why the need to be intentionally conscious about how we use technology, lest it use us, is vital if we are to build healthy lives and healthy relationships. And that getting offline is, in itself, a wellness practice. If you want to find out more about Christina, her books, her speaking and her other work, head over to www.experiencejomo.com, and you should also check out her online store, where she has a range of non-digital products to help you get offline. That's at www.jomogoods.com.

"You cannot exaggerate how dangerous this moment is," New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says. Friedman talks with Brian Stelter about the Ukraine war; how to cover the "economic nuclear bomb" dropped on Russia; and why he dubs this "World War Wired." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Cognitive psychology research continues to provide insight into how memory works. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss how this research can help us design more effective learning experiences for our students.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller's academic background is in cognitive psychology research. Her research interests include memory, attention, and student success. Michelle is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. Her newest book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning and the Science of Memory in a Wired World will be released in early 2022 as part of the superb West Virginia University series on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Christina Crook is a pioneer and leading voice of digital well-being. As the author of award winning The Joy Of Missing Out: FInding Balance in a Wired World and the leader of global (#)JOMO movement, she regularly shares her insights in major media outlets and interviews other mindful tech leaders as the host of the JOMO podcast. Her commentary on technology and daily life have appeared in The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC.com, Harper's Bazaar, NPR, Times of India and Glamour. She lives with her family in Toronto, Canada. You can find Christina online... Website: www.christinacrook.com Twitter: @cmcrook Originally published 12/23/21

Mandee Hamann welcomes Kirt Manecke, a marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist and author of Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skills for Today's Wired World.Kirt shares the change in teens' development of social skills that inspired him to write his book in order to help teens and young adults build skills and become successful. He perfectly highlights basic tips for teens such as how to interview and get a job, develop customer service skills, volunteer successfully to aid in the development of leadership skills, and build self-esteem and confidence that teens and young adults are not able to learn from a screen. This episode will motivate parents to talk and encourage their teens to get a summer job or to start volunteering in a community organization and build those life skills! Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong! Join the waitlist today to be notified about our Kids' Brains & Screens Course launching December 1st Need extra support? Join our ScreenStrong Families Facebook Group.Interested in being a podcast guest? Email us at: team@screenstrong.com.Use code STRONG at GabbWireless.com for a discount on a talk & text only phone for teens.

A year after his first time on WilmsFront and one of his last appearances on YouTube before being banned Max Igan from the Crowhouse returns to the show. Max is a local Australia living in the bush who has been warning others about the rise of the globalists and continuing government corruption for a decade. Is it still possible to escape the digital matrix? Max will tell us his opinion and answer your questions which can be put in the comments below. Max's loyal audience has followed him to free speech video hosting platforms Odysee and BitChute, his popular Facebook group has been reborn on MeWe. Max has spoken at many of the local freedom days marches in his local South East Queensland community. Since he was zapped with an experimental beam at the beginning of 2020 there has been no further targeting of him by the state or other globalist actors. Max believes that love and humanity can win over the increasing surveillance state in this uncertain time. Contact: Email: me@timwilms.com Message: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links: Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfront Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram: https://t.me/wilmsfront Parler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions: Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/ Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox Higgins Voice Over by Morgan Munro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student use of mobile technology can enrich student learning experiences, but can also interfere with the focused attention that is essential for learning. In this episode, Michelle Miller examine how we can talk to students about technology in ways that will help them become more efficient in their learning and professional lives. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller's academic background is in cognitive psychology research. Her research interests include memory, attention and student success in the early college career. Michelle is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. She's currently working on her newest book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: What the Science of Memory Tells us about Teaching and Learning in a Wired World, scheduled as part of the West Virginia University series on teaching and learning. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Please visit autisminactionpodcast.com for more information. Featured This Episode: Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author. Endorsed by Temple Grandin, his book, audio book and new online course, Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skills for Today’s Wired World is a crash course in social and career skills. The Parent’s Guide for Smile & Succeed for Teens is available for parents who want to easily assist their teens with the skills in the book. Classroom packs with teaching guide are available. The online course is ideal for at-home or virtual learning. For career skills training for adults, Kirt’s book Smile: Sell More with Amazing Customer Service is a 60-minute crash course in customer service and sales. Learn more at www.SmiletheBook.com. Additional Information Dr. Temple Grandin, leading autism advocate, called Kirt by phone the same day she read his book Smile & Succeed for Teens and urged him to use her testimonial to lower the unemployment rate for all teens: “Smile & Succeed for Teens is a fantastic resource to help teens be successful at work.” -Temple Grandin Learn more at www.SmileTheBook.com Find us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/AUTISMINACTIONPODCAST/ JOIN OUR FB GROUP at autisminactionpodcast.com/community Instagram is our Jam at https://www.instagram.com/autisminactionpodcast/ YouTube autisminactionpodcast.com/youtube ... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to help connect families with resources, services, and support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autisminaction/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autisminaction/support

Ann Shin and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Artificial Immortality, biotech & empathy, rogue technology, trans humanism and memory, carbon footprints, Deepak Chopra and robot priests.TrailerSee it at Hot Docs 2021 and CRAVE – eventually.Synopsis:If you could create an immortal version of yourself, would you? Until recently, that question was the stuff of science fiction, but now experts in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics suggest it will be possible.Artificial Immortality explores the latest advancements in AI, robotics and biotech as it poses the questions: what is the essence of being human, and can it be replicated? The technology in this field is exploding and it’s become a pressing issue as more and more of our lives is played out online.Visionaries, writers and thinkers such as: Nick Bostrom, Martine Rothblatt, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Douglas Rushkoff, Ben Goertzel and Deepak Chopra, explore how humanity is advancing toward a post-biological world of intelligence without bodies. As scientists point to a world where humans and machines are merged, we have to ask ourselves, will AI be the best, or the last thing we ever do?About Ann:Ann is a multiple award-winning Director and Producer known for compelling documentaries and series. Her feature documentary, Artificial Immortality was selected to be the Opening Night film at HotDocs 2021.Her previous film My Enemy, My Brother won Grand Jury Prize at SDAIFF, the short version was shortlisted for a 2016 Academy Award and nominated for an Emmy.Her cross-platform project The Defector film and interactive won Best Documentary, Best Documentary Director and the Diversity Award at the Canadian Screen Awards. The Defector Interactive won the FITC Award, the Canadian Digi Award, and at the SXSW Interactive Festival. Her directorial credits include: Artificial Immortality, The Superfood Chain, Smart Drugs, The Four Seasons Mosaic (CBC), Gemini nominee for Best Performance Doc; and Columbus International Film and Video Festival Award‐winning The Roswell Incident, Western Eyes, and Almost Real: Connecting in a Wired World.Image Copyright and Credit: Ann Shin and Fathom Film Group.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

How did telecommunications shape Victorian London? In Serving a Wired World London's Telecommunications Workers and the Making of an Information Capital Katie Hindmarch-Watson, an Assistant Professor in history at Johns Hopkins University, tells the history of London through the lenses of technology, gender, class, and sexuality. The book offers a rethinking of liberal subjectivity and the city at the end of the nineteenth century, showing how the Victorian obsessions with privacy and respectability intersected with technology to create the urban and social fabric of London. The book also draws on queer history, demonstrating the importance of sex scandals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras for understanding urban, technology, and gender histories. A fascinating read, the book will be an essential text across the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It is common these days to bemoan the amount of personal information companies like Amazon, Facebook, and other modern telecommunications goliaths collect about us. For many, this invasion of privacy exists as a necessary consequence of our growing dependence on the internet. With every click of the mouse—making it possible to have products manufactured half-way around the world delivered to our doorstep—there is a reluctant awareness of the risk that our private lives might be made public. That sense of the potential of our private lives being made public is all the more real when we acknowledge the human beings at the center of these information networks. Our modern service economy relies on people whose jobs involve an intimate awareness of our daily lives—the Amazon delivery person who brings us toilet paper, the barista who procures for us our morning coffee and knows whether we prefer cream or almond milk; the data analyst who knows what new titillating show we’re watching  and uses that information to sell us on the latest product. Our desire for on-demand services is satisfied through these people having access to information about us, all the more so amid the ongoing pandemic. Katie Hindmarch-Watson has spent many years thinking about the human labor involved in making a service economy. In Serving a Wired World: London's Telecommunication Workers and the Making of an Information Capital, she shows how concerns about privacy and information were at the center Victorian-era London’s telecommunications industry centered around the telegraph and telephone: the internet of its day. In doing so, she takes us on a journey involving telegraph boys ensnared in homosexual scandal and wicked telephone girls suspected of interrupting connections, all the while revealing the intimate and bodied labor that made (an) information capital.

A crusader for individuals looking to be treated like champions,  Kirt Manecke  joins host Brad Dalton on the Best Self Podcast.  Kirt is an Amazon best-selling and award-winning author. His book Smile: Sell More with Amazing Customer Service is a 60-minute crash course in customer service and sales used by Neiman Marcus, BancorpSouth, and others. His online course and book, Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is used by school districts across the country to teach all students social and job skills, including students in transition and with autism and other special needs. Kirt has been given a teachers choice award, the Moms Choice Gold award and his materials have been bought by the thousands by educators across the globe.  His website is www.SmiletheBook.com. In its first six months on the market, 500+ cities have hopped onboard the Best Self Podcast.  Additionally, forty-four countries have made the plunge into the success road at the time of this recording!   We welcome back Shafter, California as well as Clichy, Île-de-France to the show!The best investment made today will be the investment in YOU.  Keep spreading the Best Self Vibe.  If you feel the show is worthy, please feel free to share with those you care about as it encourages others to be the their best selves.  We can all be 1% better today.Please feel free to review the show as it encourages others to listen in.   Please send all daily doses of goodness examples to bestselfdalton@gmail.com or post them and tag best_selfu.All interview videos can be seen on the Best Self Podcast YouTube Channel.Audio only versions as well as interviews can be found at Spotify, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, Castbox, Apple Podcast, Deezer and most major podcast networks.Thank you for sharing!   Make it a great day!

This week we continue a series of interviews with participants in the Pedagogies of Care project. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to discuss how the use of evidence-based teaching practices can be an effective way of demonstrating that you care about your students and their success. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller’s academic background is in cognitive psychology research interests include memory, attention, and student success in the early college career. Michelle is the author of Mind’s Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. She's currently working on her newest book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: What the Science of Memory Tells Us about Teaching, Learning, and Thriving in a Wired World, scheduled as part of the West Virginia University Press series on teaching and learning, edited by Jim Lang. The tentative release date is 2021. She is also a contributor to the Pedagogies of Care project created by authors in this series. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

What do we make of social distancing with those we love? Here are my thoughts.

Welcome to Detox for Vibrant Health, I’m your host Jessica Green, board certified integrative nutrition health coach, detoxification specialist and former sustainable building expert. This show is all about detoxing your body, mind and environment so you can have the optimum vibrant health you want. Thanks for joining me! Today I'm joined by Bethany Baker, Executive Director of a digital wellness non-profit, called A-GAP, that provides technology-free experiences for those who want to develop a healthier relationship with their mobile devices and rediscover the power of face-to-face interaction, group activities and spiritual growth. A-GAP is a non-profit foundation, founded by Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company. Founder Marygrace Sexton, CEO of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, uncovered important insights simply by living her life as a business owner, mother of two, and grandmother of one. She developed an acute sense of awareness for the adverse effects of technology on human relationships and professional performance, which awakened a desire to create a reprieve free of digital clutter. Bethany's work has been to make Marygrace's vision a reality. In this episode you'll learn: Why digital wellness is more important today than ever before Why so many are drawn to their cell phone and other personal devices The 4-E's A-GAP uses to recalibrate people's use of technology Bethany shares her top recommendations for improving mindfulness around technology at home Bethany has also provided a Free at Home Digital Detox Guide, just click this link to receive your copy! Recommended Reading: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World by Christina Crook 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke The Business of Keepingus Hooked by Adam Alter Screens & Teens by KathyKoch The Tech-Wise Family by AndyCrouch Learn more about A-GAP at www.agap.life and on instagram @agaplife Interested in working with a health coach to detox your body, mind and environment? Book your free chat with me, just follow this link. https://p.bttr.to/2VI5WSW

About the Lecture: How do you influence your target audience in a wired world? How are we vulnerable to unseen influence operations that are targeting us? This presentation will look at the various aspects of influence operations in cyberspace. We will look at how the basic human neural processes are impacted in a wired world and how they impact our interactions, moods, and thinking. Not only do nation-states utilize this intelligence, but advertisers, and our closest associates do as well. With the information provided in this lecture, not only will you be able to recognize the influence operations targeting you, but you will also be able to understand how you can use it yourself. About the Speaker: Mr. Debbins has 20 years of experience and knowledge in intelligence, national security, strategic planning, CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, enhanced Explosives), cyber and cyberspace, hybrid warfare, business, economics, finance, world geopolitical environment, and science and technology (S&T). He possesses native fluency in Russian. Mr. Debbins served as an officer in the U.S. Army and has also worked in commercial businesses in Ukraine and Russia. He was a Russian Cyber Analyst for the U.S. Government and later a Cyber Operations instructor. Currently, he works as an Area Studies and Hybrid Warfare instructor for the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and NATO.

Le FOMO ou la peur de rater quelque chose est une réalité pour les entrepreneurs et les millenials en général. Vraie source d'anxiété, elle peut bloquer le développement d'un entrepreneur et vraiment détruire son estime de soi. L'herbe sera toujours plus verte chez le voisin et on te donne nos trucs pour te libérer de cette source anxiogène. Références La bible du JOMO >> « The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World » de Christina Cook La BD de Guy Delisle >> « Chroniques de Jérusalem » Le dossier du Courrier International >> « La fin du monde approche et c'est une bonne nouvelle » 

In this episode of the Twenty5 Podcast, I speak to Christina Crook (IG @christina.m.crook) host of JOMOcast (IG @experience_jomo) and author of The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World and she shares that at 25 she wishes she knew how to let go of control. — In this episode, we talk about everything from practical tips for letting go of control and embracing change to how to say goodbye to FOMO and embrace JOMO. — In 2012 Christina disabled the data on her smartphone, turned off her email and said goodbye to the Internet for 31 days. This experience chronicled as the project, Letters from a Luddite, garnered international media attention and fueled Christina's passion for exploring the intersection of technology, relationships and joy. Through her writing and speaking, she reveals how key shifts in our thinking can enable us to draw closer to one another, taking up the good burdens of local work and responsibilities. Her commentary on technology and our daily lives appear regularly in the media including the New York Times, Psychology Today, Women’s Health, NPR, CBC, Time of India, and Glamor Brasil.

Kids are all different; some teens are constantly moving, some have difficulty with loud noises, some see letters or numbers jumbled on the page, some are gifted, some struggle with slow processing and others have their own challenges. These kids are neurodiverse—their brains are differently wired and it impacts them, their families, friends, classmates and community. Neurodiversity encompasses ADHD, dyslexia, the Autism spectrum, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, slow processing, dysgraphia, and more. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler has a candid discussion with parenting activist Debbie Reber about what is normal and how parents can help kids succeed. Our Guest: Debbie Reber  Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com Support this podcast at MightyParenting.com/support

In episode 024 of SHIPS, we chat with award-winning author and in-demand speaker, Christina Crook. Christina is leading the JOMO movement, of the "joy of missing out." She flips FOMO on its head as we discuss where we can find the joy in missing out on things. We talk a lot about the importance of missing out on the right things so that we can make space for the meaningful things and about how our relationships are our greatest source of joy in this world. Be sure to check out https://experiencejomo.com and Christina's podcast, The JOMOcast, to learn more information about Christina and all the great work she is doing. Christina Crook is an award-winning author and in-demand speaker with engagements including the Young Presidents’ Organization, World Vision and the All Tech is Human Summit. Her 2015 book, The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World, helped pioneer the field of digital well-being and established her as a leading voice on technology and human flourishing. Her commentary on technology and daily life has appeared in international media, including The New York Times, Psychology Today and Glamor Brasil. She is widely considered the leader of the global #JOMO movement and is a founding member of the Digital Wellness Collective. Christina co-leads JOMO + Digital Wellness Retreats, a series of events designed to help digitally weary attendees learn to have a healthier relationship with technology. Her new podcast, The JOMOcast, sponsored by Hover.com, includes featured guests and discussion on the topics of technology and well-being. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support

The Ash Williams Show is back and LIVE from the Bondi balcony. This episode discusses a simultaneous sip, drinking a cup of cum for money, Brad Pitt, Dave Hughes, Fitness Magazines, signed mags, brand new sponsor, LIVE reads, Mike from MAFS tease, Australian Podcast Awards update, retraction of application, baby in prams, question of the week, did we really land a man on the moon? investigation next week, food in tooth update, Fred Flintstone, Yabba Dabba Doo, dentures, gummy smile, foot pics, Nova radio, news.com.au article, Scoopa Bonanza, Married At First Sight report, texts, Wired World of Sports, Film review, movie review, The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston or Kevin Costner dilemma, throwing knives, Kevin Rudd, The Queen of the Night. text in your fave movie For more updates follow @AshWilliams1 or @AshWilliamsShow on social media. Call the hotline on 0406 284 954 and leave a voicemail. Email enquiries and founding sponsor enquiries to ashwilliamsshow@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann Shin and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her important new film The Superfood Chain, ghetto gardens, sustainability, local versus fair trade, the butterfly effect and crossing into other cultures. Trailer Synopsis Are so called superfoods really that great for you? And how does the burgeoning global demand impact the indigenous cultures who grow the food and depend on it as a staple? ‘The Superfood Chain’ is a beautiful cinematic documentary that investigates how the super food industry affects the lives of farming families from Bolivia, Ethiopia, Philippines, and Haida Gwaii. Every year, the western world is introduced to a new ‘superfood’ that boasts extraordinary nutritional features, and year after year we buy them. The Superfood Chain is a feature documentary that explores the facts and myths behind superfoods, and reveals the ripple effect of the ‘Superfood’ industry on farming and fishing families around the world. Shot on location in four countries, the TVO produced film features the lush landscapes of Bolivia, Ethiopia, Philippines, and Haida Gwaii in Canada, following four farming and fishing families. The documentary examines the larger issues around globalization of superfoods, including unintended effects on food security and health, sustainable farming, and fair trade food practices and provides an opportunist to learn more about the good food revolution. DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT When I became a mom, I became hyper aware of the food I was feeding my family. I wanted the very best for them and so whenever a new superfood came to market, I’d buy it and serve it up, no questions asked. But when my six-year-old daughter asked me where her quinoa crusted salmon came from, I had no answers. When I started to look into it, what I discovered was eye-opening. While superfoods have become a globalized trend, few people know if they’re really that great for you, and even fewer realize the profound impact that the superfood industry has on the farmers who produce them and the indigenous communities who rely on them as a staple food. The Superfood Chain takes a closer look at the superfoods we eat as well as the lives of superfood producing families around the world. In this film, I travel to meet superfood farmers and fisherfolk, to witness firsthand the impact the world’s obsession with superfoods. How have their lives changed since the superfood boom? How have their diets changed? And what can we do as consumers to help sustainable practices in farming and fishing communities? Biography Ann Shin is an award-winning Director and Producer known for beautiful, compelling documentary films, series and innovative interactive projects. Her films and series have aired on CBC, TVO, HBO, ABC, CBC The Documentary Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV, History Channel, SLICE. Her latest film, ‘My Enemy, My Brother’ won Grand Jury Prize at SDAIFF , the short version was shortlisted for a 2016 Academy Award, and nominated for an Emmy. Her cross-platform project ‘The Defector’ film won Best Documentary and Best Documentary Director at the Canadian Screen Awards. The Defector Interactive won the FITC Award, the Canadian Digi Award, and at the SXSW Interactive Festival. The Four Seasons Mosaic was a Gemini nominee for Best Performance Doc. Other credits include Chris Award-winning ‘The Roswell Incident’, ‘Western Eyes’, and ‘Almost Real: Connecting in a Wired World’. Image Copyright: Fathom Film Group and Ann Shin. Used with permission. For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here. With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christina Crook is the award-winning author of The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World, which has established her as a leading voice on human flourishing in a digital age. Through her speaking and writing, she reveals how key shifts in our thinking can enable us to draw closer to one another, taking up the good burdens of local work and responsibilities. She writes about the value of focus, making space to create, and the meaning we find in more limited connections. She challenges the Western values of power, control, and success, revealing how wonder, trust, and discipline are central to the experience of being human and the keys to our joy.

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Whether we like it or not, we live in a wired world full of notifications and an endless sea of “updates.” It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle but my guest today, Carley Knobloch, teaches women how to design their technology to rise up and serve them. "I wish I had started differently. I wish I had known what I know now, which is that people really want to connect with a person. They really want to follow your life, to understand what you’re doing and listen to you - not the 'we', the 'royal we', the 'company we'.” - Carley Knobloch. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff at www.JoyChudacoff.com/31

  It was an absolute pleasure to have Ken Sutcliffe, the male model from Mudgee on this week’s episode. In a career spanning 50 years, Ken is a legend in TV sports broadcasting. We discuss his early days in radio at 2MG Mudgee and the leap of faith that led him to Channel 9. Ken opens up on working alongside the King of TV, Graham Kennedy, Max Walker, what Kerry Packer was really like and the intriguing fact behind the Wired World of Sport II album with Billy Birmingham. We also talk taking on challenges along with the dedication and sacrifices needed to have a successful career in television. Ken reflects on his time covering some of the greatest sporting events and athletes in the world including: Tennis: Federer and Nadal at Wimbledon, Ken Rosewall. Golf: Greg Norman, Adam Scott and witnessing Tiger Woods win his first major at the US Masters. Olympics: The unrivalled talent and charisma of Carl Lewis and Usain Bolt. Ken also offers up a surprise choice for his greatest ever sporting moment featuring the gold medal winning weightlifter Mehmet Yagci. There’s also a chance meeting with a Beatle thrown in there for good measure! This also meant a lot to me personally as I did work experience with Ken at Channel 9 while I was at school and that decision changed the course of my life.  Grab your headphones and turn up the volume because you’re in for a treat!   Connect with me: Email: dean@bravadafilms.com.au FaceBook: @bravadafilms Twitter: @bravadafilms Instagram: @bravadafilms / @deancod

Randi Zuckerberg tells the REAL story of how she created Facebook Live, how (and why) Randi is helping encourage and catalyze more female-founded companies, the myth of work-life balance and more in this episode of Genius Network. Randi Zuckerberg is former Director of Market Development for Facebook, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, editor-in-chief of Dot Complicated, a digital lifestyle website, and creator of Dot., an animated television show about a young girl who uses technology to enhance both her educational experiences and recreational activities. Recorded LIVE at the 2017 Genius Network Annual Event If you would like access to the full video presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/65. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Randi in this episode: Randi Zuckerberg tells the REAL story of how she created Facebook Live Randi's simple "Pick 3" time management secret that can 10x your productivity The technology that makes Randi's life easier (PLUS: Randi's biggest passion...) 3 emerging industries every entrepreneur should be looking into and following closely How (and why) Randi is helping encourage and catalyze more female founded companies The mission and ethos behind Randi's DOT Complicated brand Opportunity Indigestion: How to know what to say YES and what to say NO to Smarter ways to introduce our kids to technology (PLUS – Your Digital Footprint: How to positively shape your online identity) Randi reveals her criteria of what she will (and won't) say online Randi’s straight forward advice for any entrepreneur who is starting a company or trying to raise money (AND – the surprising reason why raising start-up capital should be the LAST thing you do…) The easiest and fastest way to know if you have a good product-to-market fit Secrets to creating a great culture and building a great company Joe and Randi discuss the ways technology is helping us make smarter decisions The myth of work-life balance and what you should focus on instead Randi shares a profound ritual for growing and getting out of your comfort zone How to build your tolerance and turn your failures into bigger, better results Randi candidly discusses her complicated relationship with Silicon Valley The best business (and personal) advice Randi has ever gotten

Christina Crook of #JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out, Finding Balance in a Wired World. Christina and Vicki talk about the intersection of technology, relationships and joy based on Christina’s experience of a 30-day technology fast, chronicled in her book. They explore the personal richness that emerges when we unplug from devices and connect to self and nature.

Speaker: Trevor Dreher On my last holiday I was sitting in the hotel hot tub and couldn’t help but notice that everyone around me was on their smart phones. Their feet are in the hot tub but their mind is elsewhere. No chance to engage in conversation. You would be hard pressed to go anywhere without seeing at least one person glued to their cell phone today. Now, don’t get me wrong, technology can be great. I planned my entire vacation on my tablet; researching each day what attractions to see and reviews of where to stay. What would we do without our electronics? But I wonder, is there a way to ensure we use our devices and that our devices don’t use us? Join us and be prepared to get a workout at the Spiritual Gym this Sunday.

Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication.  Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com http://www.januaryjones.com

  Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication.  Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com http://www.januaryjones.com

Do you feel overwhelmed by your digital devices? Do you constantly have an itch to check your phone even when you’re trying to focus on important work or interacting with your loved ones? Do you find the constant onslaught of opinions coming from the digital ether psychologically tiring? Do you feel like your inner life and grasp of existential meaning becomes more shallow the more time you spend online? At one time, my guest today on the podcast could say yes to all those questions and decided to do something about it. Her name is Christina Crook and she’s the author of the Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World. Today on the show Christina and I discuss the promise and perils of digital technology, her experiment with quitting the internet for a month, and tactics you can take to master technology rather than being its slave. Lots of great insights in this episode to curb your digital addiction. After the show is over, check out the show notes at aom.is/jomo for links to resources where you can delve deeper into this topic.

Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication.  Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com

    Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication.  Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com http://www.januaryjones.com  

MEET: Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication.  Winner of many awards! Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. www.smilethebook.com

MEET: Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt’s book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today’s Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication. Many awards! Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. www.smilethebook.comThis show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

"Connected Learning TV" (connectedlearning.tv) is a webinar series with organizations, projects, and individuals who align with the Connected Learning vision. http://connectedlearning.tv/techquity-increasingly-wired-world What are some equity issues that arise or are compounded when schools and educational institutions endeavor to keep pace with cultural changes?

Part of the Pure Green lifestyle is slowing down, but a lot of us, me included, are finding that increasingly difficult to do with the constant availability of being online, and our compulsion to...

Pat Roche: Get In the Game  Pat Roche is never one to shy away from a challenge. In college, she took on four internships—back when internships weren’t even a thing. By age 24, she founded her own company, Business Boomers, which helps business professionals find success through marketing, promotions and events. And eventually she found a very interesting niche—Golf For Business Bootcamps. These training courses cover everything from learning golf etiquette, to volunteering at golf events, to making connections on the course. Pat has found a unique career helping people feel comfortable around a sport that affords opportunities to not only make business connections, but also raise money for charity.  From a birdie to a bogie, Pat makes it her mission to teach the fundamentals of golf. Like etiquette at a dinner party, the game of golf requires certain manners that can help golfers not only enjoy the game for the sportsmanship, but also for the potential business connections they can make on the links. As Pat says, it’s about learning to be comfortable in the country club and on the course. It’s also about setting a foundation of credibility on the course that can get people interested in the game and also help them in the business world. Remember that it’s never too late to learn something new. Reinvent yourself!  For more information about Pat’s services, contact her by email at pat@thebusinessboomer.com, phone at (973) 809-4445, Facebook under “Business Boomers”, or on her website at thebusinessboomer.com.  Join us next week on Women Rocking Wall Street when communication expert Erin Donley shares with us how women can communicate with boldness and thoughtfulness.  Also coming up March 9 is the Women in Pensions Network (WiPN) Networking Event in San Francisco, where I’ll be presenting “Surviving in a Wired World.” Check back soon for a registration link!    

Hearing this year's Themester topic "Networks" an immediate association is probably social media, which is used by many individuals, companies - and musicians.

Today's guest is Don Middleberg, sharing with us the results of his latest global survey done in conjunction with SNCR. With more than 30 years in the communications business, Don has created innovative programs for such companies as American Express, AXA Financial, Consumer Reports, Dreyfus, Gartner, IBM, and Reuters. In the 1990s, Don was an early adaptor to the Internet, leading him to become one of the first communications practitioners to understand the web’s long-range impact on public relations and corporate communications. With Professor Steve Ross of The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Don initiated "The Middleberg/Ross Media Survey," a groundbreaking annual study of the nation's print and broadcast media. Don’s book, Winning PR in the Wired World, was published by McGraw Hill in 2001 and remains required reading for communications majors at major universities and professionals at Fortune 500 companies. Don is also a “Senior Fellow” at the Society for New Communications Research, an organization that continues his groundbreaking research on journalism and digital communications.

Today's guest is Don Middleberg, sharing with us the results of his latest global survey done in conjunction with SNCR. With more than 30 years in the communications business, Don has created innovative programs for such companies as American Express, AXA Financial, Consumer Reports, Dreyfus, Gartner, IBM, and Reuters. In the 1990s, Don was an early adaptor to the Internet, leading him to become one of the first communications practitioners to understand the web’s long-range impact on public relations and corporate communications. With Professor Steve Ross of The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Don initiated "The Middleberg/Ross Media Survey," a groundbreaking annual study of the nation's print and broadcast media. Don’s book, Winning PR in the Wired World, was published by McGraw Hill in 2001 and remains required reading for communications majors at major universities and professionals at Fortune 500 companies. Don is also a “Senior Fellow” at the Society for New Communications Research, an organization that continues his groundbreaking research on journalism and digital communications.

In this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications Podcast, we present a conversation with Don Middleberg about the Second Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World.  A press release about this year's study is on the SNCR website. Don broke new ground in the early 1990s surveying journalists about their use of the Internet and the emerging technology of the World Wide Web. For years, his Middleberg-Ross Survey, conducted wit the Columbia School of Journalism, provided important information on how journalists were using these new tools. The survey was revived under sponsorship of the Society for New Communications Research last year.  Results of last year's study are available here. Journalists can complete this year's study at http://www.sncr-middleberg-2009survey.com.questionpro.com/ Listen to the podcast here:   Download the podcast program here (Stereo  MP3 file, 14.2 mb, duration 00:14:33)   Subscribe to the RSS feed for the “Lubetkin on Communications” podcast series. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to the “Lubetkin on Communications” podcast series in the Apple iTunes Music Store. Keywords: lubetkin, cherry hill, sncr, middleberg, study, journalists Technorati Tags: lubetkin,cherry hill,sncr,middleberg,study,journalists del.icio.us Tags: lubetkin,cherry hill,sncr,middleberg,study,journalists Produced in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Chris Gondek interviews Robert O'Neil, author of Academic Freedom in the Wired World: Political Extremism, Corporate Power and the University.

Chris Gondek interviews Robert O'Neil, author of Academic Freedom in the Wired World: Political Extremism, Corporate Power and the University.

Pop singer Britney Spears would seem to have little to teach candidates for the U.S. presidency. But her lame performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9 -- she forgot the words to a lip-synched song -- is a cautionary tale about the speed with which news travels in a wired world. Indeed news reports and video clips of political gaffes travel just as fast as bad music reviews and elicit judgments just as quickly. For presidential candidates it leaves little room for error in how they package themselves and their message. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week join Brent, David, and Contest Winner Lauren as they dive head-first into the wild world of Tulpas - those mysterious, mind-made entities that seem to have a life of their own. Are they just figments of our imagination, or do they hold the key to unlocking new dimensions of consciousness? Or maybe Demons? Or, wait for it.... fake????No matter what they are, we go on a mind-bending journey and discuss the origins of these thought-forms, from ancient Tibetan mysticism to modern-day internet forums. Plus, does Conspiracy Bot have a Tulpa foot fetish?Strap in and get ready for a wild ride through the land of mental manifestations - this is one episode of Hysteria 51 you won't want to miss!Special thanks to this week's sources: Books-David-Néel, A. (1929). Magic and Mystery in Tibet. Claude Kendall.-Veissière, S. P. L. (2015). Varieties of Tulpa Experiences: Sentient Imaginary Friends, Embodied Joint Attention, and Hypnotic Sociality in a Wired World. Somatosphere.-Morgenstern, D. (2017). The Tulpa Effect. Independently published.VideosYouTube. "Real Future: Tulpas, the Internet's Imaginary Friends (Episode 15)" YouTube, Apr 13, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3j5gtUCkJg. Accessed 13 April 2023.YouTube. "What Is A Tulpa?" YouTube, Nov 2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7UY3GY0kSg. Accessed 13 April 2023.                                                               WebsitesTulpa.info. "Home." Tulpa.info, n.d., https://www.tulpa.info/. Accessed 13 April 2023.WikiHow. "How to Create a Tulpa." WikiHow, n.d., https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.Encyclopedia of Buddhism. "Tulpa." Encyclopedia of Buddhism, n.d., https://encyclopediaofbuddhism.org/wiki/Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.HowStuffWorks. "Tulpas: The Idea That Thoughts Can Come Alive." HowStuffWorks, n.d., https://people.howstuffworks.com/tulpas-idea-that-thoughts-can-come-alive.htm. Accessed 13 April 2023.Pierre, Dr. Joe. Enacted Identities: Multiplicity, Plurality, and Tulapmancy. Psychology Today. Feb. 13, 2023. Web. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/202302/enacted-identities-multiplicity-plurality-and-tulpamancyEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://hysteria-51.creator-spring.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy