The Role of Technology at The Glen
Technology at The Glen
At The Glen, technology is thoughtfully and intentionally woven into the learning and classroom experiences. Our students use technology to extend their critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration — always as a tool, never as a substitute for rich, hands-on learning or meaningful human connection.
Technology at The Glen supports mastery of content, but it never replaces the teacher, the materials, or the classroom community. Instead, it helps students demonstrate understanding, share ideas, and navigate the digital world with confidence and purpose.
Lower Elementary: Laying the Foundation
In Lower Elementary, books are still the first and best resource for research and discovery. Chromebooks are introduced thoughtfully and are used to build essential computer skills like typing, basic research, and simple publishing tasks. Each classroom has a handful of devices that students share. Why not 1:1? Because sharing tech strengthens collaboration, communication, and executive functioning — important life skills we value just as much as computer literacy.
Upper Elementary: Building Independence
By Upper Elementary, students are ready for more. Each child is issued a Chromebook to use at school. Students write papers, dig into primary research, and learn how to judge the reliability of online sources—critical skills for today’s world. Students also dive into creative projects like website design, graphic arts, video storytelling, and more.
Although each student has their own device, Chromebooks stay at school—aligning with The Glen’s commitment to keeping homework minimal and preserving family time at home.
Policy on Personal Devices
“Students may bring personal electronic devices (laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, iPads, smartphones, and smartwatches) to school, but once they walk through the doors, they must be turned off and stored away for the day. Students are responsible for the care of their personal items.
If a device becomes a distraction, teachers take a progressive approach to managing it—first, they keep it in a backpack and, if needed, move it to the office for safekeeping.” 2025-2026 Glen Parent Handbook