In a world where technology is everywhere, teachers are constantly navigating how to use digital tools without letting them take over the learning experience. Our group explored the question:
How can teachers find the right balance between low-tech, hands-on learning and high-tech digital tools to support meaningful student engagement in today’s classrooms?

Each of us looked at this balance through a different lens:

• Danika focused on how to keep low-tech skills alive in the classroom and ensure that authentic, hands-on learning and human connection aren’t overshadowed by unnecessary high-tech tools.
  
  

• Sarah explored the effects of over-stimulation and rapid eye movement on the brain, examining how too much screen time impacts focus, regulation, and learning.
  
  

• Liah looked at how an over-reliance on technology can reduce students’ ability to think critically, communicate, and collaborate effectively.
  
  

Together, we discovered that technology can absolutely enhance learning but only when it’s used intentionally. The key is balance: using digital tools to support creativity and engagement, while still prioritizing movement, connection, and authentic experience.