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Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map (PDF) if needed. 

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July 7-9, 2027 - Price, UT
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Wednesday, July 15
 

1:30pm MDT

Digital Citizenship and Safety: Preparing Students for a Digital World
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
CC Red Hills Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Red Hills Room (200 Level)
Students today are growing up in a digital world filled with incredible opportunities and unique challenges. From social media and online predators to cyberbullying, AI, digital footprints, and excessive screen time, educators play a critical role in helping students develop the skills needed to navigate technology safely and responsibly.

This session will provide an overview of the most common online risks facing children and teens, current trends impacting student well-being, and practical strategies educators can use to promote healthy digital habits both in and out of the classroom. Participants will gain insight into how digital experiences affect student behavior, relationships, learning, and mental health, while exploring ways to foster critical thinking, online safety awareness, and positive digital citizenship.

Attendees will also be introduced to free, research-based resources that can support digital citizenship education, including materials from the Net Positive program. Resources available through BenetPositive.org offer ready-to-use lessons, parent engagement tools, and educational materials designed to help schools, families, and communities work together to create safer and more positive online experiences for students.

Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, or youth-serving professional, this session will equip you with valuable tools, resources, and actionable ideas to help prepare students to be safe, responsible, and empowered digital citizens.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Cherrington

Nicole Cherrington

Net Positive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County
Nicole Cherrington is a Social Media Presenter with the Net Positive program, an initiative of the Boys & Girls Clubs dedicated to helping students build healthy relationships with technology. She has presented digital citizenship, online safety, and media literacy lessons to thousands... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
CC Red Hills Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Red Hills Room (200 Level) 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
  Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

1:30pm MDT

Gail Markin Breakout Session
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
AU - Auditorium
TBD

Speakers
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Gail Markin

Author
Gail Markin is a Canadian counsellor, teacher, author, and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace.

Gail started her career as a social worker, a family counsellor, and a parent educator. After becoming a teacher, she worked as a school counsellor before moving to a District-level role supporting health and well-being for students and staff. Now she works as an education and workplace... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
AU - Auditorium 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
  Keynote Breakout Session, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.
 
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2026 Utah Rural Schools Conference
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