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Virginia Beach frames instructional technology as a strategic priority amid screen-time debate
Summary
Superintendent Robertson said the divisionprioritizes the appropriate, purposeful use of instructional technology in classrooms, distinguishing it from broader screen-time debates and urging leaders to define roles and priorities for tech use.
Robertson addressed ongoing debates about screen time and the introduction of artificial intelligence, saying the division's vision is "the appropriate use of instructional technology" to supplement and extend learning rather than replace core instruction. He urged principals to make the role of instructional technology clear and to ensure teachers and instructional-technology specialists understand expectations.
"When done well, which occurs in the majority of our classrooms, it's a game changer," Robertson said. He asked leaders to be explicit about the priority and role clarity for technology so that use is purposeful and aligned with student needs rather than allowing screen time to become default practice.
