Jeremiah Baumann gave a presentation on using technology to disconnect. He discussed how modern technology leads to constant connectivity and information overload, which can cause burnout. However, the real problem is that we have not learned to control our own technology usage. Baumann proposed several solutions to help audiences disconnect from technology, such as setting aside time each day for disconnection, planning technology usage ahead of time, creating new habits, and allowing yourself indulgent technology time. The overall message was that learning to disconnect from technology periodically is important for well-being.

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DISCONNECTJEREMIAH BAUMANN
JUNE 7, 2017
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADVANCEMENT RETREAT 2017

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THE GUY UP FRONT
‣ B.S. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
‣ M.S. INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
‣ MANAGER OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE SERVICES,MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
‣ GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN TECH, AND FINLANDIA INSTRUCTOR
‣ VICE CHAIR, NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD - NASPA
‣ ADOBE EDUCATOR, ADOBE CAMPUS LEADER, ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT, GOOGLE
EDUCATOR
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AGENDA FOR TODAY
▸THE PROBLEM: CONNECTED
BURNOUT
▸THE ACTUAL PROBLEM: US
▸THE SOLUTION
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10. TECHNOLOGY
BURNOUT
THE PROBLEM

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TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD
▸THINK ABOUT YOUR
AVERAGE DAY
▸LETS TALK THROUGH THIS…
▸HOW MANY TECHNOLOGY TOUCH POINTS?
▸HOW MANY DICTATE WHAT YOU DO?

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TOO CONNECTED
▸HOW ARE YOU CONNECTED?
▸PHONE, TEXT, GPS, COMPUTER, CAR
▸DO YOU SUFFER FROM FANTOM VIBRATIONS?
▸NOTIFICATIONS

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THE “ALWAYS-ON” MENTALITY
▸WHEN DO YOU TELL PEOPLE
THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE?
▸ANY SPECIAL CASES?
▸RESTRICTIONS?
▸WORK EMAIL ON YOUR DEVICE?
▸RESPONSE RATE?

14. OURSELVE
THE ACTUAL PROBLEM

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IT’S NOT THE DEVICE!
▸DON’T BLAME YOUR DEVICE
▸TECHNOLOGY IS A BEAUTIFUL
THING
▸T-9 TEXTING ANYONE?

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IT’S NOT THE SERVICE/TECHNOLOGY
▸THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE
AND HOW YOU USE TECHNOLOGY
▸DRIVING/EXPLORING GPS
▸CONNECTING WITH FAMILY
▸EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

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FOMO
▸OUR SOCIETY
▸EXPECTATIONS
▸WHAT NOW, WHAT DID I MISS?

18. TIME TO TAKE
CONTROL
THE SOLUTION

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1.) MAKE TIME TO DISCONNECT
▸AIRPLANE MODE ON THE GROUND
▸OFFTIME/BREAKFREE
▸POWER DOWN
▸HEADSPACE APP

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2.) PREPARE YOUR TECHNOLOGY/PLAN
AHEAD
▸DOWNLOAD AHEAD OF TIME
▸APPS THAT DON’T NEED A CONNECTION
▸GAME PLAN/SCHEDULE

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3.) CREATE NEW HABITS
▸BAD HABITS KILL US
▸BE COGNITIVE
▸DEVICE ADDICTION IS REAL

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4.) TREAT YO’ SELF
▸YOU DON’T NEED TO CUT OFF
EVERYTHING!
▸UPGRADES/PLAYTIME
▸INDULGE IN TECHNOLOGY
▸SMART WATCHES

23. TAKE TIME TO
LIVE LIFE
TAKE TIME TO DISCONNECT

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27. TWITTER:
@JBAUMANNTWEETS
PHONE: 7-3613
IN PERSON: WADSWORTH
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