The Tech-Intentional™ School Certification.
EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.
Emily's work is featured on:
The Tech-Intentional™ School Certification.
EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.
Emily's work is featured on:
The Tech-Intentional™ School Certification.
EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.
Emily's work is featured on:
We Have A Choice
When it comes to screens, the rule is simple.
Three ideas anchor every Tech-Intentional™ school. The best preparation for a digital future is an analog childhood.
Less is more.
Use screens sparingly, only with clear purpose.
Later is better.
Postpone screen-based learning when a non-digital path will do.
Relationships and skills before screens.
Prioritize human connection and real-world skill-building.
We Have A Choice
When it comes to screens, the rule is simple.
Three ideas anchor every Tech-Intentional™ school. The best preparation for a digital future is an analog childhood.
Less is more.
Use screens sparingly, only with clear purpose.
Later is better.
Postpone screen-based learning when a non-digital path will do.
Relationships and skills before screens.
Prioritize human connection and real-world skill-building.
We Have A Choice
When it comes to screens, the rule is simple.
Three ideas anchor every Tech-Intentional™ school. The best preparation for a digital future is an analog childhood.
Less is more.
Use screens sparingly, only with clear purpose.
Later is better.
Postpone screen-based learning when a non-digital path will do.
Relationships and skills before screens.
Prioritize human connection and real-world skill-building.
The Commitment
The Unplug EdTech Toolkit
The Four Norms of EdTech are Followed
by a Tech-Intentional School
We created a free toolkit kit to help you understand edTech Better
Every certified school formally attests to all four - at
application, and again each year in the annual progress report.
Devices
No 1:1 internet-connected devices. No personal devices bell-to-bell.
The Problem with EdTech
Learn about the four key harms & problems of EdTech products.
The Problem with EdTech
Learn about the four key harms & problems of EdTech products.
Curriculum
TechEd, not EdTech — about technology, not through it.
Define Tech-Intentionality
An explanation of the root of Emily's approach as applied to EdTech.
Define Tech-Intentionality
An explanation of the root of Emily's approach as applied to EdTech.
Tools
People, paper, and pencils — the classroom's most advanced tools.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
GenAI
GenAI use in K-12 — by students or teachers, in any classroom or assignment.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About School Certification
How much does this cost?
What does the process look like?
Will tech-intentional certification protect our teachers from losing their jobs to A.I.?
What exactly are 1:1 devices? Do Chromebooks count if students don’t take them out of the building?
Our students’ data is stored by reputable companies like Google. That’s not a problem is it?
What if our administration is not ready to totally remove 1:1 devices?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About School Certification
How much does this cost?
What does the process look like?
Will tech-intentional certification protect our teachers from losing their jobs to A.I.?
What exactly are 1:1 devices? Do Chromebooks count if students don’t take them out of the building?
Our students’ data is stored by reputable companies like Google. That’s not a problem is it?
What if our administration is not ready to totally remove 1:1 devices?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About School Certification
How much does this cost?
What does the process look like?
Will tech-intentional certification protect our teachers from losing their jobs to A.I.?
What exactly are 1:1 devices? Do Chromebooks count if students don’t take them out of the building?
Our students’ data is stored by reputable companies like Google. That’s not a problem is it?
What if our administration is not ready to totally remove 1:1 devices?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
Have a question?
Have a question?
Have a question?
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