{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dads On Tap","title":"Kids and Technology with Babak Mostaghimi, Ed.L.D., MPP, Ep #9","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2958,"description":"Babak Mostaghimi holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s of Public Policy from Harvard. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education & Student Support for Gwinnett County Public Schools.\nBabak is uniquely positioned to give us insight into the wild world of technology and how it impacts our kids. In this episode of Dads on Tap, we discuss technology and its impact on the next generation, things parents should be concerned about, and what we can do as dads to stay present and involved. \nYou will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...\nLearn more about Babak and his family [2:35] \nA discussion about technology and engaging the next generation [11:33] \nThings parents should be concerned about regarding technology [19:42] \nHow you can advocate for your children in schools [26:38]\nWhat dads need to know about kids and social media [33:07] \nBabak’s thoughts on daily access to technology [37:30] \nHow to help your children avoid educational overwhelm [40:33] \nWhat colleges are looking for in potential students [43:22] \nFind ways to stay present and be involved [45:55]\nResources & People Mentioned\nGabb phone\nLearn more about Babak Mostaghimi\nDr. Babak Mostaghimi is a father and educator. He is a family man, Scouting supporter, and backyard chicken farmer. Babak and his wife, Ashley, love engaging with their children in the outdoors and helping them to problem solve and gain life skills through real life experience. \nAt work, Babak serves as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education & Student Support for Gwinnett County Public Schools where he focuses on preparing children for their future through programs focused on early learning and artificial intelligence and everything in between. \nHe began his education career as a 5th grade teacher in Shelby, Mississippi, where he was the 2008 District Teacher of the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qX7je9TOx712mSKN0pWMwsftEg2rqObQ40UCWOiJPMA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZTBj/NTZmMWVlNTA5YmZk/OGM4NWJiYzUwNmQ3/MTAzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}