Laptops in Kindergarten?

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Anonymous wrote:It’s like putting on a kids movie so you can get work done. It keeps large groups of kids quiet and under control.

This.

The kids LOVE playing games on the Chromebooks. It’s an easy way to shut the kids up.

Those educational games are wonderful too!

Keep telling yourself the Chromebook games are so educational.

Do you really think that’s equivalent to time spent away from a screen and with a well-qualified teacher? That’s what you get outside of MCPS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. They get Chromebooks.

Used to be that MCPS would not introduce Chromebooks until later, around 2nd grade. But now, the kids are on Chromebooks as early as K.

The reliance on screens in MCPS is actually pretty bad in ES. Ask your kid to show you what websites they use and what they enjoy doing on the Chromebooks. It’s pretty eye-opening. Most of the websites are pure trash.

This is a big reason we chose private school. No Chromebooks at all.

Your child will fall so far behind that they will never be able to catch up. My kid in K is already programming on her Chromebook and the interactive math curriculum she's using is amazing!

Your kid in K is already programming? Never hurts to keep dreaming. Interactive math curriculum? ST math? Dreambox? Wow, such novel programs for learning math! Your kid will be so far ahead they'll be tutoring others at Kumon soon enough!

They managed to complete DragonBox and Beast Academy Online earlier in the year but are now working toward an AIME qualifying score.

We’re supposed to be impressed that your kid spent enough time on an app that they did everything offered by it? That sounds awful.

[Anonymous]

For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

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Anonymous wrote:What are some of the websites the kids use? If you’re a kindergarten parent, how have teachers explained the approach of using screen time for instruction to you?

They're on the apps that the teacher has on their page--like Epic, Happy numbers, etc. they aren't surfing the net or allowed to get YouTube.

That said, it's way too much screen time. But they do it early for testing (kids can barely get through MAP testing if they don't know how to use the computer) and it allows teachers to pull small groups because the rest of the class is pacified by the computer

MCPS pushes for mixed-ability classroom in the name of ‘Equity’. What do you expect the teacher to do?

In order to meet with the small groups, the rest of the class has to be kept quiet. The Chromebooks are the easiest way to accomplish that.

This is incredibly depressing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are some of the websites the kids use? If you’re a kindergarten parent, how have teachers explained the approach of using screen time for instruction to you?

They're on the apps that the teacher has on their page--like Epic, Happy numbers, etc. they aren't surfing the net or allowed to get YouTube.

That said, it's way too much screen time. But they do it early for testing (kids can barely get through MAP testing if they don't know how to use the computer) and it allows teachers to pull small groups because the rest of the class is pacified by the computer

MCPS pushes for mixed-ability classroom in the name of ‘Equity’. What do you expect the teacher to do?

In order to meet with the small groups, the rest of the class has to be kept quiet. The Chromebooks are the easiest way to accomplish that.

It's kindergarten. Mixed ability classes are going to be inevitable. And in my experience parents are always happy with tracking as long as their kid is not in the low performing classroom

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:What are some of the websites the kids use? If you’re a kindergarten parent, how have teachers explained the approach of using screen time for instruction to you?

They're on the apps that the teacher has on their page--like Epic, Happy numbers, etc. they aren't surfing the net or allowed to get YouTube.

That said, it's way too much screen time. But they do it early for testing (kids can barely get through MAP testing if they don't know how to use the computer) and it allows teachers to pull small groups because the rest of the class is pacified by the computer

MCPS pushes for mixed-ability classroom in the name of ‘Equity’. What do you expect the teacher to do?

In order to meet with the small groups, the rest of the class has to be kept quiet. The Chromebooks are the easiest way to accomplish that.

This is incredibly depressing.

There's lots of other ways to accomplish rotations. It's not just having kids on Chromebooks

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are some of the websites the kids use? If you’re a kindergarten parent, how have teachers explained the approach of using screen time for instruction to you?

They're on the apps that the teacher has on their page--like Epic, Happy numbers, etc. they aren't surfing the net or allowed to get YouTube.

That said, it's way too much screen time. But they do it early for testing (kids can barely get through MAP testing if they don't know how to use the computer) and it allows teachers to pull small groups because the rest of the class is pacified by the computer

MCPS pushes for mixed-ability classroom in the name of ‘Equity’. What do you expect the teacher to do?

In order to meet with the small groups, the rest of the class has to be kept quiet. The Chromebooks are the easiest way to accomplish that.

This is incredibly depressing.

+1 million

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are some of the websites the kids use? If you’re a kindergarten parent, how have teachers explained the approach of using screen time for instruction to you?

They're on the apps that the teacher has on their page--like Epic, Happy numbers, etc. they aren't surfing the net or allowed to get YouTube.

That said, it's way too much screen time. But they do it early for testing (kids can barely get through MAP testing if they don't know how to use the computer) and it allows teachers to pull small groups because the rest of the class is pacified by the computer

MCPS pushes for mixed-ability classroom in the name of ‘Equity’. What do you expect the teacher to do?

In order to meet with the small groups, the rest of the class has to be kept quiet. The Chromebooks are the easiest way to accomplish that.

It's kindergarten. Mixed ability classes are going to be inevitable. And in my experience parents are always happy with tracking as long as their kid is not in the low performing classroom

You missed the point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

?

Private schools are always just so so much more Superior and yet they're always so desperate to get more people to apply and pay them thousands of dollars

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

?

Private schools are always just so so much more Superior and yet they're always so desperate to get more people to apply and pay them thousands of dollars

they are selling ice to eskimos. Don’t send your kid to that dirty public school that has the top test scores in the country and that you pay for with your taxes, Instead pay 30k to send them to our school which has no test scores. Suckers really are born every minute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

?

Private schools are always just so so much more Superior and yet they're always so desperate to get more people to apply and pay them thousands of dollars

I was answering PP’s question. I don’t work for any school, much less a private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who opted for private school for this reason (among others): Where did you look? Where did you choose?

We looked at Norwood, SSFS, Seneca Academy, Bullis, and Green Acres for K. We were fortunate to get into all of them and ended up choosing Norwood because of its K-8 focus and the sense we got that it combines warmth/emphasis on socio-emotional learning and academic strength. We’ve been really happy so far! Our child’s class has 17 students and two fully qualified teachers, so a functional 1:8 student teacher ratio. They use iPads sparingly and only to occasionally reinforce some reading concepts.

Schools are getting into the thick of the admissions cycle now, so if you’re interested in applying for next year, now is the time to start looking! Applications generally are due in January, but there are events happening now.

Not even back-door private recruiting; waltzing right in the front!

?

Private schools are always just so so much more Superior and yet they're always so desperate to get more people to apply and pay them thousands of dollars

they are selling ice to eskimos. Don’t send your kid to that dirty public school that has the top test scores in the country and that you pay for with your taxes, Instead pay 30k to send them to our school which has no test scores. Suckers really are born every minute.

Keep trying to convince yourself MCPS has top test scores.