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Conversations on technology, education, and well-being in the digital age.

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Media Bio

I work with educators, students, and families to explore how digital technology shapes learning, relationships, and well-being. My work focuses on creating thoughtful, research-informed conversations that help communities navigate the digital world with clarity and intention.

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Featured Press

  • Hulu's "Social Studies" Resources: I was thrilled to write the 23-part educational curriculum for “Social Studies” on Hulu, a series that examines how social media shapes identity, status, and self-worth among American teenagers. Drawing on years of observation, interviews, and photography at a Los Angeles high school, it revealed the pressures of visibility, comparison, and performative success in the digital age. The educational curriculum, aimed at both teachers and parents, is meant to facilitate discussion between teachers and students and kids and parents about the trials for kids in navigating digital spaces. The series highlights the need for education and discussion surrounding the impact of digital technologies. 

  • LOG OFF Podcast: LOG OFF is a student-led organization focused on promoting healthier relationships with technology by encouraging intentional, mindful use of digital media. Through discussions, campaigns, and community events, LOG OFF raises awareness about digital overload, social media pressure, and the benefits of unplugging for mental health and well-being. It was a pleasure to be a guest on this podcast because of our shared mission of creating awareness of the impact of digital media on students. 

  • Episode 24: Social Media Literacy with Rob Greenfield - Annenberg Learner: Annenberg Learner is a nonprofit organization that provides free, high-quality multimedia resources to support K–12 and college-level teaching and learning. It was best known for its workshops that helped educators strengthen content knowledge and instructional practice across subjects. It was great to talk with Annenberg Learner on its podcast because of its dedication to working with teachers on increasing content knowledge, which is part of my mission of increasing teacher confidence in teaching directly about topics in digital media. 

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“The goal is helping students understand technology's impact so they can make informed choices.”

Topics

Digital well-beings in schools

Student attention and technology

Social media and adolescence

Families and screen use

Intentional technology use

Social media and social comparison

Smartphones and Our Minds

Digital well-being

Media Inquiries

Email: greenfield.rob@gmail.com

Boston/New England

Available for virtual or in-person

Testimonials

  • "The workshop Rob Greenfield led with the NSHS History Department on media literacy had both an immediate and lasting positive impact.

    Rob not only helped us understand the scope of the misinformation problem but also equipped us with concrete tools to teach students how to recognize and evaluate false or misleading information. Many teachers continue to use strategies he introduced, such as lateral reading, in their classes. Most importantly, Rob prompted us to think and talk about an essential skill we hadn’t previously addressed directly in our curriculum. Finally, he is an outstanding presenter: engaging, clear, and genuinely funny, which made the session both enjoyable and memorable.”

    - Jennifer Morrill
    Principal of Mass. Academy of Math & Science

  • "I'm happy to recommend Rob’s Digital Media Literacy Curriculum, developed by an educator I’ve had the pleasure of working with at conferences over the years.

    I've seen how Rob’s approach engages students in understanding both the opportunities and challenges of today’s digital landscape, helping them think critically about the media they consume and create. His work empowers young people to become responsible, informed, and thoughtful digital citizens—a skill set that’s never been more essential.”

    - Ted McCarthy,

    Sutton Principal and Connections Conference Organizer

  • "Rob's presentation on social media use was timely and exactly what was needed to help students understand the impact social media has on their lives.

    He delivered the content in a way that was relatable and grounded in real examples that resonated with our students. His ability to balance research-based information with practical strategies made the presentation not only informative but also practical and useful. Students walked away with a clearer awareness of how their online behaviors shape their well-being, relationships, and future opportunities.”

    - Marc Banks,

    Dean of Students, Newton South High School

  • "Taking the AI PD at Thrive with Rob Greenfield was by far the best use of my time that day.

    I have felt many different ways about AI use. I have fluctuated from being very against it to incorporating it into my professional practice to it being the bane of my existence as an English teacher. As a result of the workshop, I have a greater sense of agency and I have changed my own practice around the use of AI. This is a necessary tool for all educators to best arm their own students with practical knowledge to foster their own critical thinking and decision making in using AI.”

    - Pam Pistiner, 

    Newton North English Teacher