Refusing technology in elementary

[Anonymous]

Is there a FCPS policy stating we cannot refuse our child the use of a Chromebook?

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that you can opt out of a Chromebook but have to provide your own device. I don’t think there is currently an option to opt out entirely but I wish there was!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that you can opt out of a Chromebook but have to provide your own device. I don’t think there is currently an option to opt out entirely but I wish there was!

Get an entire class to do so.

[Anonymous]

Our DC’s ES grade level lost their laptop privileges until after winter break. So far it seems to be going ok. Will be interesting to see what the students think of having almost 2 weeks of school without them.

[Anonymous]

You can opt out of certain sites (like YouTube). You can provide your own computer, so you can use a filtering and monitoring system like BARK. They should ban computers in elementary, or just use them for assessments like iready.

[Anonymous]

They were used heavily in ES

[Anonymous]

Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

I'm waiting for parents to rise up as a whole and protest all this horrible tech in schools. We might have to wait until test scores really hit rock bottom but I'm sure it's coming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

It's "used to." Quit dissing teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

I'm waiting for parents to rise up as a whole and protest all this horrible tech in schools. We might have to wait until test scores really hit rock bottom but I'm sure it's coming.

Technology is not going anywhere. If any, it’ll increase over the next 10 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

No. But if multiple students are on Lexia while teacher is teaching small groups then your student needs an alternate assignment. Lexia doesn’t replace teaching. If your teacher is still assigning a lot of google slide assignments that’s another issue.

[Anonymous]

Here's a draft email to send to the school.

Dear Principal -
I’m reaching out because our family would like to significantly limit Larlo's use of technology during the school day as much as reasonably possible.

I understand FCPS uses technology as part of instruction and that there may not be a way to opt out of all digital tools across the board.
That said, I want to make sure we are using every available FCPS option and school-level alternative to minimize screen time and third-party websites/programs for [Child Name].
Here’s what we are doing on our end:
We will complete the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) forms in ParentVUE and opt out of any optional technology services and third-party platforms where an alternative is available.
We would like to decline an FCPS-issued device for [Child Name] (and use whatever process/forms are required).
What I’m asking from the school:
A list of the digital platforms/websites currently used with [Child Name]’s grade/classroom, and which ones are considered required vs. optional.
For any “optional” tools that require parent consent, confirmation of the non-digital alternatives that will be provided if we opt out.
Where feasible, help identifying opportunities for paper-based or offline options for daily work (classwork/homework) to reduce routine screen exposure.
I’m not trying to make things harder for the teachers — I just want to be clear and proactive so we’re aligned on what is and isn’t possible, and so [Child Name] can still fully participate.
Thank you for your help. If it’s easier, I’m happy to jump on a quick call to walk through the platforms and the opt-out process.
Warmly,
Parent of Larlo

[Anonymous]

Oh wow! A parent who doesn’t want a teacher to have their kid use a computer is using AI to burden the school administrators. Leave people alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

I'm waiting for parents to rise up as a whole and protest all this horrible tech in schools. We might have to wait until test scores really hit rock bottom but I'm sure it's coming.

Technology is not going anywhere. If any, it’ll increase over the next 10 years.

Look at the schools the Google and Apple executives send their kids to. Extremely low tech. They’re aware their products are intended to be addictive.