Teaching Kids About The Impact of A.I., Social Media, And Smartphones.

Partnering with schools, educators, and parent communities to build digital literacy through education and collaboration, so students can navigate digital spaces with awareness, agency, and confidence.

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Digital Literacy Coordinator • Ed.D Candidate • Author of Teaching About Technology • Curriculum Creator for Hulu’s Social Studies

“We’ve learned how to teach with technology.
Now we need to teach about it.”

Who This Is For

For the people navigating technology’s impact on kids... every day.

  • You’re navigating smartphone policies, AI uncertainty, and growing concerns about student well-being, while trying to support teachers with clarity and consistency.

  • You see the impact of digital technologies in your classroom every day, but haven’t been given the time, language, or space to teach about it.

  • You’re concerned about how smartphones and social media are shaping kids’ lives and want better ways to talk about technology at home.

Ways To Work Together

Two-Hour Professional Development (Teachers + Schools)

A practical framework for teaching about digital technologies, plus access to a 450-page student- facing resource guide covering smartphones, social media, and AI.

1:1 Coaching + Resource Guide

One on one support for teachers, administrators, or parents who want a clear plan for bringing digital literacy education into classrooms or homes. (Includes the resource guide for educators.)

Parent & Community Workshops

Workshops for PTOs and parent groups focused on healthy smartphone use, conversation strategies, and a guide to navigating smartphone decisions at home.

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About

I’m a history and social science teacher and the Digital Literacy Coordinator at Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts, and an Ed.D candidate at Northeastern University researching digital literacy education.

I've helped schools and districts design and implement smartphone policies; led faculty professional development on the impact of smartphones on cognition and mental health; consulted with parent groups on strategies for healthy smartphone usage for kids and families; and taught students to think critically about social media and AI.

In 2024, I created a 23-part curriculum for Hulu’s docuseries Social Studies, designed to help teachers and parents facilitate meaningful conversations about smartphones and social media in students’ lives.

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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.”

    - 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

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