Tech tips for the school year

It’s back-to-school season and students and parents are making plans for the first day of school. For some students, technology plays a major role.

Here are some quick tips for using tech as a tool:

• Plan a technology routine. By creating consistent tech-usage habits, such as limiting computer use to a certain amount of time per day, kids will learn how to manage their time and school workload.

• Monitor use and don’t let technology interfere with sleep — crucial for learning.

• Introduce websites that could complement learning, like Grammarly for writing help or Khan Academy for online lessons.

– Josh Edge, GCI