Screen time and internet usage greatly affect our well-being in this digital era. Verizon, the United States’ largest carrier, is proactively responding to this problem by introducing a series of initiatives aimed at advancing healthy digital behaviors among families, students, and seniors.
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Verizon’s Commitment to Digital Well-Being
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With technology increasingly becoming part of everyday life, Verizon wants to empower individuals and families with the tools and know-how to better control their digital lives. According to Phone Arena, Verizon’s most recent efforts involve educational materials, workshops, and hands-on activities to help establish a healthier relationship with technology.
“Building healthy habits in our digital lives is essential for overall well-being,” Verizon stated.
Verizon stated that it is fully committed to ensuring that technology will enhance people’s lives rather than detract from them. The company hoped that its new initiatives would improve the digital well-being of families worldwide.
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Drew Barrymore Leads the Verizon Digital Wellness Summit
During the first-ever Verizon Digital Wellness Summit, co-hosted by actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore, the company unveiled Discovery Education—a no-cost program offering K-12 students the skills and tools needed to improve their comprehension of the digital world.
The program is meant to engage students in developing healthy habits of behavior in the online environment while achieving the full potential of technology.
Sesame Workshop Research on Children’s Digital Well-Being
Verizon is also partnering with Sesame Workshop and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center on a study of children’s digital well-being from ages 8 to 12. The study will look at how children engage with technology and how parents can more effectively support their growth in formative years.
My Digital TAT2 Workshops for Parents
To help parents and caregivers develop healthy digital behaviors in kids, Verizon is hosting free My Digital TAT2 workshops in select stores. The workshops provide families with the tools to help them navigate new technology trends, monitor screen time, and provide a safe online environment for children.
OATS Digital Wellness Course for Older Adults
Realizing that digital literacy is important at every phase of life, Verizon has joined forces with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) of AARP to launch a digital wellness course specifically designed for seniors.
The course offered in-person and online through SeniorPlanet.org, assists older adults in acquiring the skills necessary to remain connected and informed in the rapidly changing digital world.
Verizon Arcade Unplugged: A Hands-On Digital Detox Experience
Aside from education, Verizon is taking its message of digital wellness to the masses with the introduction of Verizon Arcade Unplugged, an innovative pop-up experience.
Taking place on March 7 for special partners and March 8 for A Parently Kidding members, the event provides a fun, hands-on means of having families do screen-free activities.
The Verizon Arcade Unplugged tour will extend across the country, with performances in California, Texas, and other top cities beginning in April. This campaign inspires families to disconnect, share authentic human experiences, and balance screen time with life outside the virtual world.
As screen time increases, efforts such as these are a valuable reminder that technology can enrich our lives—not dominate them.
If you’re seeking means to create healthier digital habits for yourself or your household, Verizon’s new initiatives provide useful resources to guide you through the online world with ease.
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