In this solo episode, George Couros reflects on how technology can shape who we are and how we connect with others. Drawing on his keynote for the Florida Association of Educational Data Systems (FAEDS) and his own journey from being anti-technology to embracing thoughtful use, George shares three powerful ways educators and leaders can shape technology intentionally:

1. Elevate Communities: Use technology to build connection and share stories that bring schools and families closer together.

2. Stoke Curiosity: Go beyond surface-level information and foster deep thinking and understanding.

3. Support Well-Being: Design tech use to improve mental health, not add stress.

George explores how tools like social media and notifications affect our behavior, why intentionality is key, and how we can choose to shape our tech use rather than let it shape us.

🎧 Listen now: https://mailchi.mp/georgecouros/shaping-tech-usage-15555690