Anonymous wrote:I’m curious: For those who are actual fans of tech preK-in early elementary, why exactly? Do you think it’s efficient? Or helpful for children’s futures? Necessary to prepare for computer-based testing? Thanks.

I've seen good results from my kid from using it. I wasn't a big fan when she started kindergarten last year, but she likes it, which motivates her, and she's learning from it. She's doing really well in math and she's proud of being able to move through Happy Numbers quickly. She loves that she can have a book read to her by whatever program does that and I can see that building a love of reading, and her reading skills are developing really well too.

At the end of the day, if I see my kid learning, I'm going to be a fan.

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious: For those who are actual fans of tech preK-in early elementary, why exactly? Do you think it’s efficient? Or helpful for children’s futures? Necessary to prepare for computer-based testing? Thanks.

It's a tool like a book. It can be helpful or silly.

I’m curious: For those who are actual fans of tech preK-in early elementary, why exactly? Do you think it’s efficient? Or helpful for children’s futures? Necessary to prepare for computer-based testing? Thanks.

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Anonymous wrote:Lots of boomer energy in this thread.

Right, because Boomers are known for their altruism and care for future generations. I’d guess most of us concerned about tech in schools are parents in our 30s and 40s, but keep the insults coming if they help you avoid the issue.

+1. Our boomer parents had zero involvement with curriculum. My mom (SAHM) made me a lunch and put me on the bus and that was the extent of it, other than maybe helping with a Halloween party. She had absolutely no idea whether we were doing phonics or whole language, math manipulatives, or what technology was being used. We did a whole anti-drug program in 3rd grade that had some pretty questionable content and no parents blinked an eye.

Anonymous wrote:Lots of boomer energy in this thread.

Right, because Boomers are known for their altruism and care for future generations. I’d guess most of us concerned about tech in schools are parents in our 30s and 40s, but keep the insults coming if they help you avoid the issue.