How Smartwatches Are Subverting School No-Phone Policies

It's no surprise that smartphones in the classroom can cause serious disruptions to learning. But what about smartwatches? Dr. Delaney explores the rising issue of wrist-based computers in schools and how one school has decided to tackle the problem.

She speaks with K-8 school counselor and Nurtured Heart practitioner Dr. Tammy Fisher to learn how implementing Away for The Day guidelines, and using clear, consistent rules around smartwatches, has helped her school not only create a more focused and engaged classroom but also build resilience in their youth.

This episode is intended for adult and youth audiences.

Featured Expert

Dr. Tammy Fisher, Ph.D.

Books

Fearless Parenting: Stepping into Life's Greatest Role, by Dr. Tammy Fisher

There's Always Something Going Right: Workbook for Creating Truly Great Schools, by Louisa Triandis LCSW and Dr. Tammy Fisher

Additional Links

Nurtured Heart Institute

Away for The Day: The Screenager's Campaign for phones and smartwatches away during school

Screenagers: Why School Safety Experts Want Phone Bans

Screenagers: How Smartphones are Pushing Schools to the Breaking Point

Time Codes:

00:00 Introduction to Screenagers Podcast

00:27 The Smartwatch Challenge in Schools

00:55 Away for the Day Campaign

01:28 Smartwatch Distractions in the Classroom

03:00 Expert Insights: Dr. Tammy Fisher

04:31 Implementing Absolute Clarity

09:24 Building Resilience in Kids

11:53 Nurtured Heart Approach

14:53 Focusing on Absolute Yes

19:31 Final Thoughts and Resources