Webinar | How to Curb Absenteeism and Fuel Learning by Helping Students Strike a Balance With Social Media and Screen Time
Provider: The Social Institute
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We selected this webinar to help teachers promote healthy screen habits that support attendance, wellbeing, and learning
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Chelsea Lopez
Chelsea Lopez is a passionate and dedicated leader at The Social Institute, where she serves as the Director of Educator Advancement. In this role, Chelsea is responsible for creating and delivering innovative professional development for educators, focusing on social media and technology. She works on developing comprehensive teacher resources, asynchronous and synchronous courses, educational materials, and webinars. Before joining The Social Institute, Chelsea spent time as an educator, having taught K-5th Special Education and 6th-8th Special Education. In her most recent teaching role, Chelsea served as the 6th-8th-grade Intervention Coordinator, where she supported students and teachers in meeting academic and behavioral goals. Her diverse teaching experiences provide her with a deep understanding of the challenges educators face and the strategies needed to support student success.
Description
Past webinar.
September 24, 2025.
According to EdWeek Research, 88% of educators report an increase in learning challenges among students with excessive screen use.
With 93% of Gen Z students admitting to staying up past their bedtime due to social media, K-12 schools across the country are seeing social media and tech impact students’ attendance, memory, engagement levels, and academic performance.
Whether you are a school leader looking to improve school-wide attendance or an educator searching for ways to increase classroom engagement, watch this on-demand webinar to discover innovative strategies and resources for empowering students to strike a balance with tech in ways that prevent absenteeism and fuel their future success.
What You’ll Learn:
• Discover the latest research on screen time and its impact on student learning and well-being worldwide
• Learn practical strategies to help students reduce screen time both in the classroom and at home
• Explore innovative tools and resources to equip students with lifelong skills for striking a balance with technology
Webinar | How to Curb Absenteeism and Fuel Learning by Helping Students Strike a Balance With Social Media and Screen Time
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