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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't stand this policy. I think it is lazy. The kids zone out in front of screens and the research continues to support divesting from screens, not pushing more.

How can this policy change? Is there any way to convince aps to turn this policy around? In an era where there is a shortage of seats, why on earth did they spend so much on stupid teaching methods?

/rant over [/quote]

I love them. The things my kid has been able to do with them since getting an iPad has been nothing short of amazing. She's used it to augment science projects, she's learned to code, she's worked out presentations.

I would be there shouting you down if you tried to convince APS to "turn this policy around." I'm so sick of you luddite ninnies who are afraid of your shadow. It's 2016. Get with the damn times.[/quote]

PP, most had some Mountain Dew or maybe some French Roast coffee you are jackedup.
Technology moves fast 18-24 month cycles, kids are learning how to be more effective with the readily available IT tools.
I get that middle and high schoolers should be embracing iPads whatever is available or funded.

My argument is that in elementary school kids, need to learn discipline and foundational learning concepts/skills.  Such as being able to orally communicate thru reading from an actual book (Gasp), teamwork thru socialization, etc.

Learning by asking SIRI really isn't fair to responding or completing an assignment.

I am more concerned about the overcrowding issues since I have toddler.  And all I see is bunch pregnant women in my neighborhood move-in.
APS will not be able to meet capacity/demands of us parents.

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I've never seen my middle schooler use his school-issued iPad for anything other than playing games.[/quote]

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