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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are the anti-APE paranoiacs now convinced that APE has infiltrated the AEA as well? Prakash basically endorsed their position. [/quote]
Lots of teachers are on board too.  The 1:1 policy was implemented during COVID, when it was needed.  It doesn't sound like elementary teachers think they need 1:1 for K-2, especially where the same funding could get them other supports.

[b]I've also heard from my daughter's 5th grade teacher and MS teachers that teachers would prefer for a device with a keyboard (like a Chromebook) over an iPad so kids can more easily type content.  [/b]They describe it as needing devices for content producers instead of content consumers.  I don't think teachers are trying to get into the Mac/PC debate as much as suggesting a device at a similar price point as an iPad that has a full keyboard.

I don't think these are APE positions, even if APE agrees.[/quote]

Honestly, I'm against this too. Make them write on pencil and paper. At the middle school level the essays aren't so long that it makes a meaningful time difference. The only advantage to giving them keyboards is so that it's easier for the teacher to collect all the written work with software. While I'm sensitive to the needs of teachers, paper and pencil are better for this age group in terms of re-inforcing all sorts of good habits and promoting better focus and engagement with the act of writing.  Worse for students but easier for teachers isn't the kind of trade-off we should be making. Support the teachers with things like smaller class sizes so they have the ability to teach these skills well. [/quote]

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