DESE Digital Learning and Computer Science Conference 2026

This week, Tri-town Digital Learning Specialists attended the Department of Education's Digital Learning and Computer Science conference. This conderence supports educators in teaching digital literacy and computer science aligned with the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Standards. We learned practical, age-appropriate strategies for digital citizenship, responsible technology use, information evaluation, and foundational computational thinking, with a focus on ready-to-use classroom applications across PreK–6.

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Finding Balance with Technology

Finding balance with technology is essential for elementary students because it supports healthy development across all areas—social, emotional, physical, and cognitive. While technology can be a powerful tool for learning and creativity, too much screen time can limit opportunities for face-to-face interaction, active play, and hands-on exploration. Encouraging a mix of tech use and offline activities helps children build critical life skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and self-regulation, while also protecting their sleep, attention, and overall well-being.