Anonymous wrote:I think it’s one thing to not want edtech ir YouTube… but especially in upper elementary, there are writing assignments, slide shows, research that are completed and turned in on computers.

Writing drafts should be done on paper.
Kids don't need to do slide shows.
Research should be via books.

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Anonymous wrote:Just moved here from out of state from a school that was no tech for early elementary. I didn’t realize my child was on you tube until just checking that Lightspeed site. When the kids are using YouTube, are they exposed to advertisements?

YouTube is completely unrestricted - just like you would access at home.

You can go into the parental controls and turn it off. The kids have found a few work arounds but it's better than nothing. In ES, if you kids don't need intervention, they spend at least an hour a day on computers with no supervision.

This bit on no supervision for ES kids at intervention time is not true across all schools. My kid’s school does walk to intervention and everyone gets intervention at their level so the kids who don’t have any grade level skill gaps to strengthen all go to a classroom together and get enrichment extension from a teacher during the intervention time. Each teacher in the grade level is teaching at a different level during intervention time. It’s live instruction, no computers.

Anonymous wrote:Just moved here from out of state from a school that was no tech for early elementary. I didn’t realize my child was on you tube until just checking that Lightspeed site. When the kids are using YouTube, are they exposed to advertisements?

Yes and frequently inappropriate content.

Anonymous wrote:Just moved here from out of state from a school that was no tech for early elementary. I didn’t realize my child was on you tube until just checking that Lightspeed site. When the kids are using YouTube, are they exposed to advertisements?

YouTube is completely unrestricted - just like you would access at home.

You can go into the parental controls and turn it off. The kids have found a few work arounds but it's better than nothing. In ES, if you kids don't need intervention, they spend at least an hour a day on computers with no supervision.

Just moved here from out of state from a school that was no tech for early elementary. I didn’t realize my child was on you tube until just checking that Lightspeed site. When the kids are using YouTube, are they exposed to advertisements?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

I'm waiting for parents to rise up as a whole and protest all this horrible tech in schools. We might have to wait until test scores really hit rock bottom but I'm sure it's coming.

Check out Jared Cooney Horvath's work and book, The Digital Delusion....

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Delusion-Classroom-Technology-Learning/dp/B0G5622DQQ/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185084505503&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IWF5tneiM-JRnyJa5AI38WWYW-h8faYROf_7QUq6R-6ZnvjEaWFZBDXqrwh_t0LJmNVpBmGy39iNm8ZsasUTpLlvWfGPNT-T4osvWEc94c_YKKcPTPk3YRoIY-Ze0Iab1BuuWa7Ccd9fX74hq767mkmNmhF2MVfHu29HzbcDfuMQ0T1EJT9BdS2Lt-XppohWY9pkF12Q3MNSbA8TfLKOFUpOKJvVu5Y7tzDBZhnyCJc.wIugW7z15VqFs6T3LyMBk5i5S_5-ZxcEdrkI5xCcG_M&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779591385063&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9008123&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6923867443959420217--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6923867443959420217&hvtargid=kwd-634105659343&hydadcr=16375_13457153_9117&keywords=digital+delusion&mcid=a561530856453ea9a48d152d423bed96&qid=1765818100&sr=8-1

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Not true. 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.

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.

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.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Oh, like they have to really teach like they use to?

No. But if multiple students are on Lexia while teacher is teaching small groups then your student needs an alternate assignment. Lexia doesn’t replace teaching. If your teacher is still assigning a lot of google slide assignments that’s another issue.

What percentage of the day is occupied with small group instruction, and can students read books during that time?

Upper ES teacher - home sick.

Tech use varies by what we are doing.

Currently, kids are publishing their writing online and doing a research project, so it is a little higher than normal.

Lexia/ST Math is required so kids spend 20-30 mins a few days a week.

For LA, very little is online with the exception of typing their writing and the required tests.

I would say most days average from 30-60 mins but during heavy project time it could be increased. I do try to balance it.

I think it’s one thing to not want edtech ir YouTube… but especially in upper elementary, there are writing assignments, slide shows, research that are completed and turned in on computers.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Not true. 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.

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.

It's highly dependent on the teacher in a lot of schools, too. I have twins so I know one teacher plunks the kids in front of apps half the day and another doesn't.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Not true. 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.

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.

Anonymous wrote: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.

Not true. 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.

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can refuse. But that will be a huge burden on the teacher to offer alternate work.

Maybe more parents will insist on elementary students getting educated properly without Ed tech. Maybe FCPS will wake up.

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.