Michelle Bourgeois (DTS)

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Dec 20 2018

Road Trip?

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Taking a road trip over winter break? Don’t forget that you and your family have access to more than 24,000 titles in SVVSD’s extensive digital library – and many of these titles are available as audio books, too!

Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/12/20/road-trip/

Aug 20 2018

Got an iPad? Get Insurance!

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Accidents happen! The SVVSD Optional iPad Insurance Program for secondary students covers many of the costs associated with a damaged or lost iPad.

Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/08/20/insurance-2/

Aug 18 2018

Back to School: Create a Family Media Plan

The start of a new school year is a great time to revisit your family’s media habits and create a family media plan. The American Academy of Pediatrics has a comprehensive tool that you can use to create your own customizable family media plan.

Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/08/18/back-to-school-create-a-family-media-plan/

Jun 21 2018

LTP Changes: Full-Sized iPads and Insurance

picture of students with iPad

The Instructional Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) recommended a change from the iPad mini to a full-sized iPad based on the curricular and student use benefits of the full-sized iPad. As devices are refreshed, students will receive full-sized iPads instead of iPad minis.

Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/06/21/fall-changes/

Dec 14 2017

Screentime and Setting Healthy Limits

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their recommendations for screen time for children to move away from strict time limits and toward an expectation that families pay attention to the types and quality of media interactions that children are engaging in. Learn more about the recommendations and how to start this conversation with your family here.

Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2017/12/14/screentime-and-learning/

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