Balancing Screen Time and Digital Learning in the Modern Era
Screen time is a major talking point in education right now.
From 2027, new guidelines in some Australian states will set recommended limits on student device use in schools, while across Australia and New Zealand, educators are navigating broader questions about where digital learning fits.
In this 40-minute live session followed by Q&A, Dr Karley Beckman will bring an informed perspective to the screen-time conversation. Dr Beckman is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Technologies for Learning and Deputy Head of School (Research) at the University of Wollongong’s School of Education and Chief Investigator and Education Program Co-Lead at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.
You’ll gain a clearer way to think about productive and purposeful technology use – plus the opportunity to ask Dr Beckman your own questions in a live Q&A.
Join us for this LIVE session and engage with us as we discuss:
- How can we balance screen time and digital learning without blanket bans?
- How do we determine everyday vs educational uses of screens?
- What are the foundational principles to drive effective use of tech for learning?
- Where is technology not the whole solution?
If you’re navigating questions about screen use in your school, this webinar will help you approach the conversation with greater clarity and confidence.
Presenters
Name: Dr Karley Beckman
Title: Senior Lecturer in Digital Technologies for Learning
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Bio: Dr Karley Beckman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong and a Chief Investigator and Education Co-Lead for the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. Utilising a sociological lens, Dr Beckmans research examines how children, adolescents, and educators interact with digital technologies. Dr Beckman is at the forefront of the public debate surrounding device use in schools. Her expertise covers critical contemporary issues including data privacy, online learning platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) in education. A passionate public scholar, she frequently translates her findings for media and policy, recently co-authoring the Principles for Social Media Use in Education to protect student data and support school communities and educators navigate the complexities of teaching in a digital age.
Principles for Social Media Use in Education to protect student data and support school communities and educators navigate the complexities of teaching in a digital age.
Name: Amanda Cook
Title: Professional Development Specialist in EdTech
Organisation: 3P Learning
Bio: Amanda holds a Bachelor of Primary Education and a Master of Instructional
Leadership, bringing over 10 years of classroom teaching and school leadership experience. Amanda’s deep understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, and school leadership allows her to support educators in maximizing the impact of 3P Learning’s resources in the classroom.
