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District urges balanced Chromebook use for elementary grades, outlines monitoring tools and digital citizenship lessons
Summary
District presenters recommended station-rotation models, monthly digital citizenship lessons and parent monitoring tools (Securly) to limit passive screen time in K-5; staff said the district can run detailed reports on device time at student, class and program levels.
Katie Barker and district staff recommended limiting passive device use in elementary classrooms and prioritizing station rotations and small-group instruction so devices support higher-order thinking rather than passive consumption. "If used well, technology can be a really, great tool for learning," Barker said, adding that younger students should have printed text available when possible and that teachers should balance digital and hands-on learning.
Board members asked about district accountability for in-class device time and whether the district has safeguards or time limits. Barker said the district can run reports at the student, class and program level to monitor device time and noted parents can use a tool called Securly to view and limit after-hours device use. The district will monitor effective use through school visits and compile findings for action planning and targeted professional development.
