Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
BL NE Mezzanine
Name
Bots, Tots and FOMO: Navigating Digital Wellness
Description
Today’s K-12 students are the first generation growing up in an ecosystem populated not just by screens, but by generative AI, interactive bots, and algorithmic feeds. While these tools offer unprecedented educational opportunities, they also present complex challenges to youth mental health, cognitive development, and social-emotional well-being. This panel brings together leading voices from healthcare, technology, and K-12 education to explore actionable strategies for fostering comprehensive digital wellness in the modern age.
Speakers
Session Type
Panel (Educator or Student)
Track
Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship
Secondary Track
Health and Wellness
Primary Audience
Elementary/Middle School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Computing and Society