Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles: A Focus on Digital Wellness - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP39

George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on how he has gotten his health in check. His realization of how the phone can suck him in and prevent him from getting to his workout has helped him create better morning routines. This episode with Dr. Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles, who have a new book out, Successful Middle School Instructional Technology, shares powerful strategies for utilizing technology in meaningful ways. Quotes: “Technology can keep kids connected to school.” - Ryan Ruggles “When we talk about digital wellness, it is about working with students to help them understand the benefits of technology.” - Dr. Tim Schigur Links: Successful Middle School Instructional Technology (Book): https://my.amle.org/Shop/Store/Product-Details?productid=%7B667E6CC2-C3C0-4DAB-9FF7-FFBCDF8D65CE%7D Dr. Tim Schigur Twitter: https://twitter.com/superintimdent Dr. Tim Schigur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-schigur-5428b466/ Ryan Ruggles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlearntravel?lang=en Ryan Ruggles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ruggles-22245278/ __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/