CHT Head of Education, Max Stossel's speech to parents and teachers at North American Montessori Conference 2019 in Baltimore. This presentation illustrates some of the specific ways technology is designed to be addictive & distracting, highlights how that's impacting our minds, gives an overview of some of the ways students are using social media, and gives recommendations on how to improve focus and diminish distraction in learning environments. This keynote concludes with open space to discuss what’s working and not working in our classrooms and households.