Teacher-led — Teachers remain at the heart of instruction.

Hands-on first — Reading, writing, play, conversation and physical materials remain essential.

Short and focused — Screen-based activities are brief (10–20 minutes, two to five times per week) and connected to a learning goal.

Building healthy habits — Students begin learning how to use technology safely and responsibly.

Replacing the teacher — Videos and apps should support, not replace, teacher instruction.

Repetitive practice — Games or drill-based apps should not be used unless they meet a specific learning need.

Screen time without purpose — Technology in the classroom should support a clear learning goal and include adult guidance.

Digital for digital’s sake — Tasks should not move to a screen unless technology adds value to learning.