Pedagogy without Borders: New Frontiers of Teaching and Technology

The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges among students in K-12 and other spaces has placed a renewed focus on the role of technology in supporting well-being within these varied educational environments. This presentation, titled Technology-Enhanced Classroom Supporting Mental Health, explores the integration of digital tools in K-12 classrooms to foster mental health and resilience. Drawing from current research, the presentation highlights how technology can be harnessed to identify at-risk students, deliver mental health interventions, and promote social-emotional learning (SEL).

Key technologies such as mental health applications and adaptive learning systems can provide real-time monitoring of student well-being and offer personalized support. Moreover, classroom technologies that support mindfulness and gamified learning programs create engaging and accessible methods for students to develop mental health skills, strategies and emotional awareness. By leveraging digital technologies, educators can also tailor interventions to meet diverse student needs, improving both mental health outcomes and academic success.

This presentation will also address the challenges of digital equity, the importance of educator training in using these tools effectively, and considerations around student privacy. Ultimately, the goal is to demonstrate how technology-enhanced learning environments can create more supportive, inclusive, and mentally healthy classrooms in the K-12 space and beyond.