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How to Rethink Screen Time and Build Inclusive Learning Environments - Bonus Episode with VEX Robotics
From Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns · Hosted by Dr. Monica Burns
Episode summary
In this episode of Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns: In this episode, I chat with Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, about designing inclusive classroom ecosystems and rethinking the screen time debate. You'll also hear how an accessibility framework reshaped the way VEX builds its tools, why Jason compares learning to gardening, and how hands-on robotics makes abstract coding concepts concrete for students. If you want to create a classroom where every learner has a meaningful…
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In this episode, I chat with Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, about designing inclusive classroom ecosystems and rethinking the screen time debate. You'll also hear how an accessibility framework reshaped the way VEX builds its tools, why Jason compares learning to gardening, and how hands-on robotics makes abstract coding concepts concrete for students. If you want to create a classroom where every learner has a meaningful way in, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/10/02/rethink-screen-time-bonus/ Sponsored by VEX Robotics: https://vexrobotics.com Follow Jason McKenna on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mckenna/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/