From Rules to Relationships: Conversations That Build Trust Around Technology

Naomi Louise
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60
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Course length
Multi Device
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Description

Struggling to have conversations about technology that don’t turn into arguments or shutdowns? Want to guide students with clarity while maintaining strong relationships? Students respond more positively when they feel heard, understood, and supported, and communication grounded in empathy reduces resistance and builds trust. When educators shift from enforcing rules to building relationships, conversations become more productive and meaningful. In this course, Naomi Louise shows you how to replace power struggles with collaborative, emotionally aware communication strategies, including how to respond to common challenges like “everyone else has it.” You will walk away with ready-to-use scripts, language shifts, and practical tools you can use immediately.

Objectives

  • Identify communication strategies that support positive student relationships
  • Explain how empathy and validation influence student behavior and engagement
  • Apply conversation scripts and emotion-coaching strategies in real scenarios
  • Analyze communication patterns that contribute to resistance or conflict
  • Evaluate current communication practices for alignment with relationship-building goals
  • Create a communication plan that supports consistent, effective conversations

Key Take Aways

  1. Shift conversations from control to collaboration to reduce resistance and increase buy-in.
  2. Use language strategies that validate emotions while maintaining expectations.
  3. Navigate common pushback with confidence using clear and supportive responses.
  4. Teach emotional literacy alongside expectations to support student growth.
  5. Strengthen trust through consistent, relationship-centered communication practices.

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Naomi Louise

Naomi Louise, CEO of Innovative Educator Consulting, empowers K-12 educators with tech-integrated professional learning. A global keynote speaker and EdTech influencer, she designs UDL-based programs aligned with ISTE and ASCD standards, preparing educators & Gen Alpha/Beta students for the future.
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