Midway ISD emphasizes "active engagement" in classroom technology use

Jul 21, 2026

Director of Professional Learning Sarah Collins told trustees the district's technology approach prioritizes active engagement over passive screen time and aligns digital tools with students' developmental needs.

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Sarah Collins, the district's Director of Professional Learning, presented the district's approach to intentional technology integration, describing it as a "well-designed digital ecosystem created with children’s developmental needs in mind to support both learning and well-being." Collins emphasized prioritizing "active engagement over passive use" and described guidelines that align technology with cognitive and physical development stages.

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