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Device Advice: Onboarding for School-Issued Devices

Help students get ready to use tech for learning in the classroom.

Whether it's their first-ever school-issued device or they're seasoned tech wizards, it's always helpful to remind students about responsible tech use. From device care to practicing active listening and avoiding device distractions, these quick lessons will help you set up a positive culture for learning with tech in the classroom.

Check out our Device Advice Pacing Guide for implementation tips, curricular connections, and FAQs.

Grades
K–5
Number Of Lessons
4
Pacing Guide

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Caring for Our Devices
What are ways to take care of my device?
Grade
K–5
Time
20 mins.
Includes
Video
Why We Pause for People
How can we be active listeners when using devices?
Grade
K–5
Time
20 mins.
Includes
Video
Managing Device Distractions
How can I deal with device distractions and keep my focus?
Grade
K–5
Time
20 mins.
Includes
Video
Our Device Charter
What are our classroom norms for devices?
Grade
K–5
Time
25 mins.
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Resource
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