Resource: Relevant Instruction, Writing Across Subjects
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Is it "screen time" or "screen use"?
The conversation around devices in the classroom is shifting. District leaders are moving past simple time limits to focus on intentionality. In this session, our panel explores how to balance digital wellness with the transformative power of purposeful technology choices that prioritize student needs over mere compliance.
What You’ll Learn
- Define Purposeful Use: Shift the focus from compliance-driven time limits to standard-aligned instructional strategies.
- Active vs. Passive Engagement: Identify tools that encourage students to create and think rather than just consume.
- The SAMR Model: Discover how technology moves from simple substitution to redefining what’s possible in the classroom.
- Empower Teacher Agency: See why professional judgment outweighs top-down mandates for intentional tech use.
Key Themes Discussed
- Digital Wellness & Equity: Learn how technology can level the playing field while maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Communicate the "Why": Explore strategies for discussing purposeful technology use with parents and community stakeholders.
- Literacy Across Subjects: Ensure your tech stack supports deep reading and rigorous instruction in every subject.
- Manage Budget Contractions: Navigate staffing changes while maintaining high-impact instructional coaching and support.
Who Should Watch?
This session is designed for district administrators, school leaders, and instructional coaches looking for practical ways to build consistency and intentionality in their digital learning policies.
Speakers:
Derek Suzuki
Program Manager, Instructional Technology at San Diego USD
Cassie Gengelbach
Direct of Elementary Education at Blue Springs School District
Kristen Drake
Gifted Education, Senior Coordinator at DeKalb County Schools
Jane Hundley
Middle School Social Studies Department Head at Lexington Public Schools
Dan Cogan-Drew
Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela
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