Presenter urges balance in student technology use, cites "portrait of a graduate" goals

A presenter at a Wayzata Public School District discussion said the district needs a "recalibration" of studentstechnology use to protect relationships and the broader goals set out in the districts "portrait of a graduate." "Sometimes there's just too much access to either apps or, or things on the internet or just time of using the device," the presenter said, adding that technology "has kind of become just a default."

The presenter framed the issue as a matter of balance between technical skill development and social, emotional and relational learning. Citing the districts portrait of a graduate, the presenter said the district aims for students to "grow, to learn, to develop" and to have both technical resources "to be able to create and to to innovate" and opportunities that emphasize human relationships.

The presentation emphasized two practical priorities: limiting default or excessive screen time where it undermines relationships, and continuing to provide technology resources that support creativity and learning. "We want to be able to create an environment where they can do that as they progress through the system," the presenter said, summarizing the districts approach as one of "balance" and "recalibration."

The discussion did not include a formal motion or vote and did not name specific policy changes, schedules or limits; the presenter described the remarks as a framing for how the district should think about technology and student development going forward. No formal next steps were announced during the segment.