Technology in the boarding house: Part 3
Technology has infiltrated our daily lives in such ways, many of us are almost unaware of it…until it starts to interfere with what we’re doing. The use and abuse of technology in schools across the globe has taken the headlines at times, as society works through how best to use mobile devices and the information and opportunities they give us access to. In this final post of our series on contemporary boarding, it’s suggested that while there are challenges in managing technology, there are also many positives to be had from embracing it. Director of Boarding at Barker College, Jon Rheinberger believes managing technology and the use of devices is a serious challenge. “Students are largely unable to self-regulate their device use and this creates real challenges in managing boarding. “The balance between educating on healthy use and imposing rules is difficult to achieve. “In addition to this, the world in which they participate, which is hidden from view, can be a treacherous place and a great deal of vigilance is required which can be difficult to sustain.” Abbotsleigh’s Rochelle Wiley agrees it’s a whole school challenge as well as a boarding challenge. On the flip side, while challenges are
