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Screen Time vs. School Time!
Join the conversation at Science on Tap: Screen Time in Schools on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Zeidler Dome of your Science Centre.
This school year, classrooms across the province are implementing a new policy banning personal electronic devices, including mobile phones and tabs, during class time - a move designed to boost focus, reduce distractions, and combat cyberbullying. But is this shift the key to better learning, or are the benefits of technology in education being overlooked?
This event will explore the impact of this significant change. A panel of experts will present the latest research on screen time on and its effects on child development, followed by an open Q&A session where audience questions and concerns take centre stage.
Whether a parent, educator, student or simply curious about the science behind screen time, this is a chance to engage in a lively discussion that could shape the future of education.
Secure tickets now for an evening of insight, debate, and discovery!
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance.
TICKET PRICE
- Public Adult: $10.00*
- Public Senior, Youth & Students with I.D.: $7.00*
Members Save 10% for Presentation
- Member Adult: $9.00*
- Member Senior, Youth & Students with I.D.: $6.30*
*Prices +GST
Where: Zeidler Dome
Dates: Monday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Age: All Ages
Entry: Additional Ticket Required
Tickets: $10.00
Length: 120 minutes
Where: Zeidler Dome
Dates: Monday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Age: All Ages
Entry: Additional Ticket Required
Tickets: $10.00
Length: 120 minutes
Panelists
Dave Krawchuk
Dave Krawchuk is a public school teacher with over two decades of classroom experience. He has taught students from grades 3 through 12, with a particular focus on junior high education, in both Canada and Japan. His diverse experience across various age groups, settings, and abilities has provided him with a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in education. In addition to his professional background, Dave is a dedicated father of two children, ages 12 and 14, which further informs his perspective on the intersection of technology and learning. His insights into the impact of cell phones and screen time in educational settings are shaped by both his extensive teaching career and his personal experience as a parent.
Tracy Pham
Tracy Pham (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and is the founder of Mosaic Psychology. Outside of Tracy’s independent practice, she is involved in genetic research at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, provides comprehensive assessment services to a major school board and the Child, Youth & Families, Addictions & Mental Health team through Alberta Health Services, and is an Associate Faculty for the City University of Seattle - Edmonton Campus in the Master of Counselling program. Her work is primarily around children, adolescents, and their families in the areas of emotion regulation, understanding child development, neurodiversity, boundary setting, cultivating resilience, and parent coaching.
Dr. David Chorney
Dr. David Chorney is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada. His active research program focuses on physical education teacher education (PETE); curriculum theorizing in physical education as well as technology integration within the teaching of physical and health education.
Science on Tap is developed by The Edmonton Space and Science Foundation in partnership with TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
