Building Digital Foundations with Debbie Tannenbaum

In this episode of the Digital Kindness Podcast, host Andrew Marcinek speaks with Debbie Tannenbaum, an award-winning educator and advocate for integrating technology in elementary education. They discuss the importance of teaching digital kindness and responsible online behavior to young learners, emphasizing the need for educators to provide guidance in navigating technology. Debbie introduces the concept of icon literacy, which helps students understand digital tools, and shares her framework of choice, collaboration, and clickability to create inclusive learning environments. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in education, the balance between technology and social-emotional learning, and the importance of intentionality in using digital tools. Debbie highlights the need for educators to model healthy technology habits for their students, ensuring they develop the skills necessary for the digital age.