URL to IRL
In an increasingly tech-focused world, what would it take for schools to be distraction-free learning spaces for students? URL to IRL is an annual event that brings youth, educators, policymakers, and parents together to explore ideas around phone-free schools, healthier technology habits, and more focused learning environments.
As part of the Dais’s Heads Up initiative, URL to IRL will be a room filled with students, big ideas, and real conversations. From classrooms to policy rooms, this is where youth voices shape the next chapter of Canada’s school phone policies.
Through youth-led conversations, interactive experiences and activities, attendees will explore how schools and communities can support healthier relationships with technology, attention, learning and belonging.
Speakers
Jeff Barrett
Vice Principal | Durham District School Board
Alex Fancett
Junior Ambassador | Raising Awareness About Digital Dangers
Savanna Hamilton
Broadcaster | CBC and the WNBA
Chloe Kizito
National Youth Journalist | MediaSmarts
Andini Makosinski
Award-Winning Inventor
Victoria Nolan
Blind World Champion Paralympian
Dr. Bailey Parnell
Founder & President | Center for Digital Wellbeing
Dr. Dana Sinclair
Performance Psychologist | Human Performance International
Meena Waseem
Vice-Chair | Waterloo Region District School Board
