{"id":45930,"date":"2026-07-30T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/?p=45930"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:04:16","slug":"technology-with-purpose-risd-prioritizes-active-student-centered-learning-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/technology-with-purpose-risd-prioritizes-active-student-centered-learning-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.\u00a0","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use\u2014including technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we prepare for the new school year, we want to share updates to our Technology with Purpose guidelines. Our approach is simple: students should be learning with technology, not from technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology is an important part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and helps prepare students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation. However, technology is not a replacement for high-quality teaching. We know the most meaningful learning happens through strong relationships with teachers, engaging classroom discussions, hands-on experiences, and active student participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have heard feedback from families and staff about the importance of creating a healthy balance between technology use and traditional instruction. In response, RISD is strengthening expectations for how technology is used in classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What matters most is how technology is used! Not all screen time is the same. RISD prioritizes productive screen time, where students are actively creating, collaborating, solving problems, researching, and engaging with learning. Passive screen time\u2014such as primarily watching videos or presentations\u2014will be limited based on age-appropriate daily recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Grade Level<\/th>Max Passive Time<\/th>Recommended Format<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
PK-Kindergarten<\/td>10-15 Minutes<\/td>Single Session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st-4th Grade<\/td>15-20 Minutes<\/td>In Chunks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th-6th Grade<\/td>20-30 Minutes<\/td>In Chunks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secondary (7-12)<\/td>15-20 Minutes<\/td>Per Class Period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

To support this balanced approach, RISD will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n