Stephen Downes

Nick Potkalitsky announces his 'theme' for the 2026-27 school year: "what habits of mind do we actually want young people to develop in relation to technology, and what would it take to cultivate them deliberately? That question activates a deeper concept. It is called digital wellness." What does that mean? "A positive state of mental, physical, and social-emotional health pursued through intentional and balanced engagement with technology." I personally find the approach very managerial, but that may just be my tastes speaking.