Technology Use in School

Technology use is approached thoughtfully at Panyaden to strike a balance between hands-on engagement and leveraging its power to enhance learning. While we recognize the value of technology in education, we also encourage active participation and interaction among students and their peers. As students progress into the upper primary years, teachers may introduce tools like Google Classroom to teach essential technology skills, and our Library/Ed tech coordinator will support developing skills in Digital Citizenship.

Students are monitored to use internet access safely, and should not share their passwords with other students. They are also taught how to properly log out when they are done working on a device in order to protect their privacy and security, and should not share their passwords or devices with other students. We carefully select online apps and tools that are developmentally appropriate to enhance learning. Students should not bring personal devices from home to school. If they are brought in, the device will be held for the parents to pick up by the end of the day in the Primary School Office.

We strongly encourage parents to actively monitor their child's online activities and ensure appropriate boundaries are in place for safe technology usage. By working together, we can create a responsible digital environment that supports both academic growth and the well-being of our students.

The school’s Internet and Electronic Device Policy can be found here. Parents are also encouraged to educate themselves about online safety. Some useful resources include The White hatter and Common Sense Media.