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Board hears classroom technology update; trustees press for better evidence on screen time

Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education · November 21, 2024
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Summary

District tech leaders reviewed classroom tools, unit redesign, and survey data on device usage; trustees and parents pressed for more student‑reported data and tighter monitoring of off‑task use. Staff described unit design, teacher shadowing and monitoring tools like Hapara.

Chief Technology Officer Mike Morrison and instructional technology staff told the board how the district is integrating classroom technology with unit design and social‑emotional goals, and the trustees questioned whether students' screen time and engagement are being adequately monitored.

Morrison said unit redesign has produced roughly 190 new or revised units that more deliberately integrate technology for purposeful learning rather than passive…

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