Free digital media parent presentation scheduled for Feb. 5

CCSD21 is hosting Dr. Devorah Heitner on Wednesday, February 5, for a free parent presentation, Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in their Digital World.

Dr. Heitner is a nationally-recognized expert on young people’s relationship with digital media and technology. Dr. Heitner’s TEDxTalk, The Challenges of Raising a Digital Native, can be found at: https://bit.ly/21heitner

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. The presentation teaches parents what they need to know in order to raise responsible digital citizens and how to become confident digital media mentors to texters, gamers, and social media users from preschool to young adult.

The presentation will be conducted simultaneously in English & Spanish. Free childcare will be available for children age 3 to grade 5.