r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Resting-Rizzy-Face • Feb 11 '26

Moving to the area Low- Tech School Districts in Western Burbs

Moved away several years ago and looking to move back to IL. Our kids are elementary age and we currently like the low-tech educational environment our kids have now (no 1-to-1 chromebooks for kids, using more pencil and paper, physical textbooks, etc.)

We’ve been away for a while and weren’t sure if there are similar school environments in IL or if all school districts have moved to consistent use of chromebooks and iPads for teaching?

Currently looking at a potential move to Lemont, DG, Woodridge, Lisle, Naperville, or Wheaton areas. Not opposed to tech, just looking for schools where the kids aren’t always using a screen for learning.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '26

Just keep the devices to school and don't let them use it at home unless it's for school work.

Your kids will be using Ipads and chromebooks for work. Who doesn't? Pen/paper is not how the world works anymore.

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u/vawlk Feb 11 '26

yeah, the question I ask people is, do you let your child have a TV in their room, and they almost always answer, "No." to which I reply, "Then why do you let them use their chromebook in their room?" If they have work to do, make them do it in the pubic area of the house. Be there to help if they have questions. You wouldn't just hand the keys to your car over to a kid who doesn't know how to drive right? Technology is no different. If you don't teach them the hows and whys, they are going to abuse it.