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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How much time do you think your child is spending on the computer? It's not very much at all. You can look at light speed - it's like 20-30 minutes a day and it's on Lexia, Canva, etc - this is for a 4th grader. My 8th grader uses her computer to track assignments, do google slides, email teachers, etc., but the actual school work is primarily done on paper. I think some of you are freaking out over nothing. It's not like elementary kids are on their laptop all day long.[/quote]

[b]Not true.[/b] They typically use the computer during intervention time. Computers are also out all of math block so students can use the online computer. They may also be out in language arts for writing. Elementary school students do not need to be on a computer so much. [/quote]

LOL! I get that my children's experiences may not be the same as yours, but that doesn't mean it isn't true! Every school is different - I have a 4th grader who is rarely on her laptop, the school admin made a conscious choice based on feedback several years ago to limit laptop time. I get the lightspeed reports so I know that it's not much.[/quote]

There should be more consistency and policies against heavy tech use, especially in elementary and as much of middle school as possible.

Also, lightspeed is well-intentioned but not accurate. Students know how to disable lightspeed, use proxies, or even sign in to other Google accounts to bypass lightspeed. Students also use Gmail and Google drive for social reasons, including cyber bullying, cyber harassment, arranging bathroom meetups, and sending inappropriate photos.

Follow Jonathon Haidt and Scrolling2Death on social media and podcasts for good info and references on the impact of technology in schools. [/quote]

Sounds like you raised a shitty kid, frankly. You're going to say "you have no idea what your kids are doing" but nope, my kids are doing the right thing. We have boundaries in our household and kids get in trouble for doing things they are not supposed to do. Sorry your kids suck.[/quote]

I knew kids like yours in HS. They were the most fun at the parties...[/quote]

Raising the most fun kid at a party is not really what most of us are aiming for, LOL![/quote]

DP. I think PP meant that if you think you know everything your kids are doing, you are probably kidding yourself.[/quote]

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