Ep #10 - On Location at FETC: Balancing Play And Tech In School

We the Metcalf Team’s FETC takeaways , focusing on tools that serve pedagogy, not hype. From Apps to Hardware, to walks in the woods - there’s a tech tool for anything and everything. But knowing which to use is the question. In this episode:• why a cross‑disciplinary team attended FETC• balancing early childhood play with responsible technology• concrete upgrades for multi‑display teaching• turning on built‑in accessibility for inclusion• student‑led showcases for authentic family engagement• art, STEAM, and keeping process at the center• teaching AI concepts without more screen time• choosing iPads when creation and capture matter• visual note‑taking to boost retention• building tool selection processes and pilot teams• cataloging current tools and revisiting evolved platforms• team learning as accountability and momentumSend us Fan Mail