We live in a world filled with intense and constant opportunities for learning, engagement, and connectivity. Hence, the need for balance has never been greater.

1. x CSDTeachers
TED
November 8, 2013

10. 1973 Motorola DynaTAC Prototype
(Retail Price: $3,995)

11. People
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2008
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12. People
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14. So…

15. A computer
on every desk
and in every home…
- Bill Gates and Paul Allen, 1977

18. We live in an age of almost infinite
information and learning opportunity;
and so the key here is to inspire
our students to have a sense
of wonder and curiosity…
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU

19. …and if we do that, they have what is
essentially the world’s largest
knowledge machine
at their fingertips…
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU

20. …and if we fail at that, then they have
the world’s largest
distraction
device.
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU

21. Distraction

22. Our devices are
becoming our vices.

24. Example

30. “Thanksgiving 2008”

31. Note how Micki is
briefly checking her
device and texting
in the middle of
dinner. This is perfectly
acceptable (and even
expected) behavior in today's modern highly
interconnected multitasking culture.
Get used to it. Evolve or die.

32. Note how Micki is
briefly checking her
device and texting
in the middle of
dinner. This is perfectly
acceptable (and even
expected) behavior in today's modern highly
interconnected multitasking culture.
Get used to it. Evolve or die.

34. We shape our tools
and then our tools
shape us.
- Father John Culkin, citing
Marshall McLuhan

35. #caution

36. Technology Personalization
Personal Tolerance for Distracted Behavior

37. Quality of Local Relationships
Personal Tolerance for Distracted Behavior

38. Reflect
tcelfeR

42. Balance

44. D+A

46. “The Talk”

52. 2013: Year of the Selfie

53. 2013: Year of the Selfie
Narcissistic Teen?
1. #love
2. #instagood

54. 2013: Year of the Selfie
Narcissistic Teen?
1. #love
2. #instagood
3. #me

56. What should we do?

58. FE
LI

60. # balance

61. # balance

62. # balance
What messages do I send through
my personal use of technology?

63. If we don't
then
who
will?
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