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title: "The Power of Unplugging: Transforming Learning by Banning Smartphones - Education Webinar"
date: 2025-01-20T16:11:00-06:00
author: Jordan Eshelman
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# The Power of Unplugging: Transforming Learning by Banning Smartphones - Education Webinar

 ![]() Feb 12, 2025  
 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

 

 

 

 

 ![]()The experience of Western Christian High School (Iowa)

Smartphones: love them or hate them, they’re shaping how we live, learn, and connect. But what happens when a school dares to imagine life without them?

Join us for a webinar exploring how one school hit the "pause" button on constant notifications and unlocked a smarter way to learn, grow, and thrive.

In this webinar, we’ll explore Western Christian High School’s journey to reclaim a transformative vision of community flourishing by addressing patterns of noise, interruption, and mediocrity in education. Learn how the school has implemented practices—like creating a smartphone-free environment during the school day—to foster deep learning and authentic relationships.

Western Christian Panel:

- Brian Verwolf, head administrator
- Sarah Wilson, director of learning
- Katie Reitsma, family, consumer, and health sciences teacher
- Klay Byker, English teacher, attendance director, student government advisor, head girls’ basketball coach

 

 [Register to Join Us](https://dordt-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o9wA3s3bQ7qrAE1hEf_z7w)

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