Outsmarted: The Changing Face of Learning in the Era of Smartphones and Technology
Are Your Students Feeling Disconnected, Distracted, or Disengaged?
Is classroom focus a thing of the past? Do your students struggle with organization and staying on task? Are traditional teaching methods falling short in today’s tech-driven world? Outsmarted: The Changing Face of Learning in the Era of Smartphones and Technology is here to help educators rethink teaching in the age of iGen learners.
Why Outsmarted Will Transform Your Teaching
1. Practical Strategies for Focus in the Digital Age
Discover tools like focus timers, mini-goal sheets, and strategies to help students stay engaged in a world full of distractions.
2. Reinvent Assessments for Real Learning
Learn innovative methods like bookend assessments, peer exams, and AI-integrated tools that prioritize growth and process over polished final products.
3. Address the Tech Divide in Meaningful Ways
Go beyond banning smartphones—this book offers actionable ideas to balance the digital and social-emotional needs of today’s students.
4. Prepare Students for a Tech-Shaped Future
Explore ways to teach teens about the impact of technology on their lives, from the algorithms shaping their world to the psychology behind their screens.
WHAT THE AUTHOR is SAYING…
“My favorite part of the book is definitely the “Pause for Thought” exercises in every chapter, making it easy to reflect, discuss, and implement strategies as a group. Whether you’re rethinking assessment, contemplating the role of AI, or preparing students to thrive in a world shaped by smartphones and technology, this book is a rich resource for collaborative growth.”
THE REVIEWS ARE IN…
“Lisa Green’s Outsmarted is a deeply useful, practical guide for educators who struggle to teach in the presence of smartphones. I wish I’d had a copy of the book when I began teaching fifteen years ago, and many of Green’s tips are even more useful today as phones continue to play a growing role in the classroom and in the lives of students across the globe.”
—Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible
“Lisa Green has created a transformative guide for educators to navigate the digital age. It offers practical tools and forward-thinking strategies to engage iGen students deeply influenced by smartphones and social media. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to evolve their teaching methods and prepare students for a world shaped by technology.”
—Eric Sheninger, speaker, author of Digital Leadership
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