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Wired for Play: Using a Play Mindset to Unplug from Digital Overload

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Tue, Feb 17, 2026

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (GMT-5)

Old Union Hall

Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States

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Wired for Play: Using a Play Mindset to Unplug from Digital Overload

The Power of Pause: Unplug to Reconnect

Kick off the Digital Wellness Challenge with an interactive presentation exploring how play supports mental health, focus, and connection.

Wired for Play: Using a Play Mindset to Unplug from Digital Overload
Presented by Kathleen Shinko, PhD

Through discussion and experiential activities, students will explore how screen use affects mood and attention, identify personal play styles, and learn practical ways to unplug and reconnect.

February 17
5:30–7:30 PM
Old Union Hall

SCREEN TIME INSTRUCTIONS
For this challenge, proof that your screen time has decreased is all you need. See instruction on how to locate this information on your phone.

For iPhone/iPad/Mac and Apple devices:
Step 1: Open the Settings App on your device.
Step 2: Scroll down until you see a section marked as “Screen Time.” Press on this button.
Step 3: Inside this section you will find your screen time! You can see your average, which apps you spend the most time on, and more!

For Android/Samsung devices:
Step 1: Open the Settings App on your device.
Step 2: Find “Digital Wellbeing” and you should see all of the screen time information for your device. You can see your average, which apps you spend the most time on, and more!

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in an event, please contact us at Bhealthy@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs

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Old Union Hall

Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States

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