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How Smartwatches Are Subverting School No-Phone Policies It’s no surprise that smartphones in the classroom can cause serious disruptions to learning. But what about smartwatches? Dr. Delaney explores the rising issue of wrist-based computers in schools and how one school has decided to tackle the...
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It’s no surprise that smartphones in the classroom can cause serious disruptions to learning. But what about smartwatches? Dr. Delaney explores the rising issue of wrist-based computers in schools and how one school has decided to tackle the problem.
She speaks with K-8 school counselor and Nurtured Heart practitioner Dr. Tammy Fisher to learn how implementing Away for The Day guidelines, and using clear, consistent rules around smartwatches, has helped her school not only create a more focused and engaged classroom but also build resilience in their youth.
This episode is intended for adult and youth audiences.
Featured Expert
Dr. Tammy Fisher, Ph.D.
Books
Fearless Parenting: Stepping into Life’s Greatest Role, by Dr. Tammy Fisher
There’s Always Something Going Right: Workbook for Creating Truly Great Schools, by Louisa Triandis LCSW and Dr. Tammy Fisher
Additional Links
Nurtured Heart Institute
Away for The Day: The Screenager’s Campaign for phones and smartwatches away during school
Screenagers: Why School Safety Experts Want Phone Bans
Screenagers: How Smartphones are Pushing Schools to the Breaking Point
Time Codes:
00:00 Introduction to Screenagers Podcast
00:27 The Smartwatch Challenge in Schools
00:55 Away for the Day Campaign
01:28 Smartwatch Distractions in the Classroom
03:00 Expert Insights: Dr. Tammy Fisher
04:31 Implementing Absolute Clarity
09:24 Building Resilience in Kids
11:53 Nurtured Heart Approach
14:53 Focusing on Absolute Yes
19:31 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Release Date: 03/02/2025, 14:17:00
