At The Harbor School, we believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, meaningful relationships, curiosity, and exploration. Technology is used thoughtfully and purposefully to support our curriculum, never as a substitute for the active, social, and creative learning experiences at the heart of the Harbor program.

In Preschool and Kindergarten, screen use is limited and infrequent, reserved for brief, developmentally appropriate, teacher-directed learning experiences. Our youngest learners spend their days exploring, creating, moving, and building relationships through play and direct interaction with their teachers and peers.

As students progress through elementary school, they gain access to iPads and laptops as tools for research, creativity, communication, and project-based learning. Teachers introduce technology when it enhances a learning experience, helping students explore ideas, demonstrate understanding, and create meaningful work.

Students may use technology to bring their ideas to life through stop-motion and green-screen videos and 3D prints, or to develop story webs and data displays, practice coding, program robots, and write and share reports. These experiences encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and thoughtful communication.

Technology at Harbor is always active, purposeful, and connected to the curriculum. Our goal is to help students become confident, capable learners who know how to use technology as one of many tools for exploring the world, expressing their ideas, and creating something meaningful.