Are We Using Too Much Technology in Schools—or Just Using It Wrong?

Are we measuring student learning—or just counting minutes on a screen? 👀 The conversation around screen time in schools is heating up, but should the answer really be less technology? In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect Principals, Danieli and Cristi dive into new federal guidance around educational technology and ask a bigger question: 👉 Are we evaluating technology based on how long students use it—or what they actually learn from it? They discuss: • The difference between instructional and recreational technology • Why blanket screen-time limits can unintentionally hurt students • How technology can open doors for students who learn differently • Why teachers need training AND collaboration around ed-tech • What administrators should ask when teachers bring new tech tools forward • Why students who have already mastered a skill may need less screen time—not more • Digital citizenship, firewalls, and teaching students to use technology responsibly • Why technology should be a tool for learning—not a substitute for instruction And perhaps the biggest takeaway: Don't ask, “How much screen time are students getting?” Ask, “What are students learning because of the technology?” What do YOU think? Should schools be setting limits on screen time, or should the focus be on the quality and purpose of the technology use? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! #PerfectlyImperfectPrincipals #EdTech #EducationalTechnology #SchoolLeadership #InstructionalTechnology #TeacherLeadership #BlendedLearning #EducationLeadership #EdLeadership