With growing calls for device bans and strict screen time limits, the conversation around classroom technology has become an "all or nothing" debate. However, healthy digital integration isn't about perfectly balancing tech and "no tech"—it's a moment-by-moment pedagogical decision. In this session, we will flip the script on screen time by shifting our focus from arbitrary minute limits to the quality and context of the digital activity. Educators will learn how to prioritize specific "teacher moves" and student outcomes over the tech itself. Leave with actionable strategies to reframe your language around device use, evaluate the "attention value" of apps, and foster true digital wellbeing in your students without resorting to outright bans.
