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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wild that no one is questioning whether there are any downsides to placing such an emphasis on screen-based learning.

I'm fine with the diagnostics, they are useful as benchmarks. We also moved mid-elementary and switched DCPS schools, and it was very helpful to be using the same diagnostic program between schools.

I'm okay with teachers using i-Ready in classrooms to facilitate small group work or to give kids who are working ahead something that is an appropriate challenge. It's not ideal but I understand the limitations on teacher time and resources. My kid doesn't seem to mind it either.

Assigning i-Ready lessons for homework, except in cases where kids are below grade level and need additional reinforcement of skills beyond homework, is ridiculous. Screen-based homework is a hard no for me, unless it involves supervised use of resources and critical thinking (like doing research for projects) or is teaching a specific technology skill (like typing). These kids spend too much time on screen in general, and now schools want me to carve out addition time for i-Ready lessons? No. When my kid has time outside of school after regular written homework or reading, she will spend it outside, being social, being active, listening to music, with family, etc. I also don't let her play games or watch videos on a tablet for non-school reasons. She gets some TV time to watch shows or movies, but we discourage time on personal devices at this age, which we feel kills critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work through boredom and do deep work.[/quote]
DCPS teachers here. I completely agree with you. I never assign IReady for homework and I don't do screen-based homework with my own children.[/quote]

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