ABSTINENCE IS ANALOG:

TEACHING SAFE TECHS

#SafeTechs

TALE OF THE TAPE

Dr. Stephanie Kelly

• Assistant Professor at North Carolina A&T University

• Ph.D. University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2012)

• Published in journals such as The Journal of Research in Business Education, Communication Education, Business

Teacher Education Journal, and Communication Teacher

• Nickname: Hella Kitty

• Fun Fact: Former professional snail wrangler

Dr. David Westerman

• Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University

• Ph.D. Michigan State University (2007)

• Author of over 25 articles and book chapters on communication technology

• Co-Author of 2014 book “Introduction to Computer- Mediated Communication: A Functional Approach”

• Nickname: The Niagara Falls Nightmare

• Fun Fact: Former Lynch Hall Heavyweight Champion

Dr. Nicholas D. Bowman

• Associate Professor at West Virginia University

• Ph.D. Michigan State University (2010)

• Author of over 50 articles and book chapters

• Co-Author of 2014 book “Introduction to Computer- Mediated Communication: A Functional Approach”

• Veteran of 2015 SXSW .edu

• Nickname: Nico Suave

• Fun Fact: Former member of the band All-4-One

Is Technology…….

What are the positives of using technology

in/out of the classroom?

What are the negatives of using

technology in/out of the classroom?

Does technological abstinence work?

Avoiding STD’s (Socio-Technological Distractions)

How can we practice safe techs?