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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a current DCI parent who attends the technology meeting and is a part of the newly formed Parent/Teacher Group.

I know they are averaging about 50% of the school day on the computer that obviously means that some classes are using more technology than others (no Chromebook in gym)

My question is what is an acceptable amount of technology/
Chromebook usage for the parents and potential parents?  What would be considered a good balance?

Is the main concern the usage of Chromebooks outside of class or within class?

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I pose this question in order to better understand the main technology concerns.  In the end DCI will not be the choice for every parent and that's fine.  However, there are some issues that need to be tweaked.  In my opinion, we the current DCI parents and administration are working towards better technology usage within the school.

There are plenty of parents who overall are happy with DCI.  I am one of them.  However, I do understand the concerns of some parent current DCI parents and potential parents.  Every school even the top schools in the country have to make adjustments as the demands of society change (technology, healthy lunch options, and change curriculum, etc..)  DCI is in it's first year and I have seen changes in both technology uses, classes offered, and after school programs based on the needs/wants of the students and their parents.  As the school year draws closer to summer break, I am certain that there will be some adjustments made during the summer as the school continues tho grow and shape it's identity.

I attempt to provide an accurate picture of DCI based on my and my child's experience.  I'm sure that many of the teachers are also adjusting to use of technology and may have not been monitoring the usage like that should.  As for my child (7th grade Chinese), his teachers have them close the Chromebook when not use and have shut his computer down remotely when he was found to be off task.

A vast majority of the students are not on there Chromebooks during brunch and lunch.  The administration has been working to draw those students into clubs and activities during this time period.

Current DCI parents and administration need to continue to work to push DCI to be the best that it can be for our children.      [/quote]

Thank you for the update.[/quote]

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