Celling Your Soul with Joni Siani, M.Ed. Monday, October 15 7:30 PM ET The Action Network’s next webinar is a film event you won’t want to miss! Voted Best Documentary at the Boston International Kids Film Festival and screened at the Digital Citizenship Summit, Celling Your Soul is a powerful and informative examination of how young people actually feel about connecting in the digital world. The film follows high school and college students as they embark on a week-long digital fast and grapple with the unintended consequences of digital socialization, from anxiety and depression to digital dependency and distracted driving. After the film, join us as director Joni Siani discusses what actions you can take to better manage relationships with smart technology. Make some popcorn and invite your friends – joining us live on October 15 is the only way to watch the film for free, thanks to our friends at Bullfrog Films! | |
Joni Siani is an Assistant Professor of Media and Communications at Manhattanville College in New York. She is recognized as an authority in digital socialization and the cultural, social, and developmental effects of smartphone technology. Celling Your Soul is available to purchase for school and community screenings through Bullfrog Films. Find out how to host a community screening, and get the film guide and challenge. Not a Network member? Join today to start collaborating with more than 500 teachers, parents and health professionals who believe reducing kids’ screen time is both necessary and possible. | |
Save the date for the next Action Network webinar! Monday, November 5: In this webinar based on her keynote at our Action Network conference, Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige uses real-life examples to illustrate how and why screens interfere with developmental milestones crucial to children’s well-being. Register today! Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming winter series! | |