Beyond The Screen
Human beings are ‘pack animals’ who do not do well alone, outside of their pack.
Screen technologies are designed to be divisive and addictive and foster The Triple Disconnect…driving us away from our true selves, each other and even nature.
Vision a world where humans prioritized self, others and nature over screens. Vision a time when we take control again from the tech industry, when screen addictions become a thing of the past.
We can help you find this place, Beyond the Screen. It’s a peaceful place where you and your loved ones are happy, healthy and safe.
Let’s move forward together to create sustainable futures for all of humanity.
Cris Rowan – Balanced Technology Management Consultant
Inspired. Connected. Engaged.
Impact of Screens
Across 5 developmental domains
My name is Cris Rowan. I have BSc’s in biology and occupational therapy and 30 years experience in the field of technology overuse. I’m a credentialed expert and leading authority on the impact of screen technologies on developing humans. I specialize in initiatives to reverse the trend to overuse screens.
My passion is to create sustainable futures for everyone through increased engagement in healthy activities (which reduces use of screens) termed Balanced Technology Management (BTM).
Reaching across 4 continents, I’ve provided over 450 workshops for students, teachers, parents, clinicians, government (even the tech industry) which are research referenced, strategy focused and accredited with CEU provision.
Over the past 2 decades I’ve compiled over 600 research articles showing detrimental screen impact into a Fact Sheet. 15 years ago, I released my first book Virtual Child, published my article Unplug – Don’t Drug in a peer reviewed journal, and started my blog for educators Moving to Learn.
I recently launched my 3-day BTM certification course on Reconnect Webinars website, training and certifying an elite team of teachers and clinicians to expand my work. Below instructional graphics Building Foundations and Virtual Futures illustrate 4 critical factors for child growth and success and damage caused by screen overuse.
Ready to Move Beyond The Screen?
You can’t do what you don’t know. Education and actionable strategies are essential foundations for change.
We’re offering you a unique opportunity to join an elite team of knowledgeable, certified instructors who will become the change makers we need to better manage the ways in which we use screen technologies.
Implementing Balanced Technology Management initiatives in home, school, workplace and community settings will ensure sustainable futures for all.
Consultation Services
You are working in a clinic, school, workplace, community, government or tech industry setting. You are seeing people struggling with screen overuse and are thinking of creating a technology management plan but aren’t sure how.
You think you know the screen impact research, but aren’t sure how to convert this information into successful screen management strategies specific to your setting.
You’re looking for a change maker with loads of experience and grit to lead your team of instructors forward…Beyond the Screen.
We can help you.
Certification Training
You and your organization are excited to move forward. You support the ‘train the trainer‘ approach with key people chosen by yourself to join the Reconnect Webinars – Balanced Technology Management team.
Upon completion of the 3-day online or in-person BTM certification course, your key staff will be able to confidently develop technology management plans, as well as provide educational workshops for children/youth, parents, teachers, clinicians and co-workers.
In addition to research-based information, your elite BTM team will be equipped with Tech Tool Kit handouts and ready to go power point slide presentations, and will be qualified to supervise the renown teen Screenbuster Program in school settings.
BTM certification CEU’s will be provided through AOTA Approved Provider Program.
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Testimonials
Cris is an exemplary Occupational Therapist who has designed many innovative and creative strategies to support student success both in and outside the classroom. In today’s world with so much technology available, Cris has worked passionately and intensely to support a balanced approach to a healthy energetic life, and the management and over-use of technology.
Cris has a positive, caring, and practical approach with students, families and communities and her recommendations and ideas for the student team are invaluable. The IEP/Planning meetings I led were enriched and always more successful when Cris was part of the student team. An opportunity to work with Cris will inevitably lead to a very positive and helpful outcome!
In my opinion, Cris has always been a step ahead of her time, a brilliant therapist, a true pioneer and a precious colleague."
15 Yrs with FNESC/FNSA- Manager Special Education
Affiliations
Cris Rowan/Reconnect Webinars are an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development approval #6106.