MS Chromebook Info Session
Published on Sep 07, 2016
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MS Website
You can find our Chromebook program guide at http://roycemoreschool.org/chromebooks.
Program Guide
You can find our Chromebook program guide at http://roycemoreschool.org/chromebooks.
Technology is an integral educational tool that is fundamental to the learning process. This tool is an essential part of meeting the overall mission of Roycemore School to inspire and nurture excellence and prepare each student for success in higher education and in a dynamic and complex world.
Technology Vision Statement - revised in 2015 by committee of teachers with input from admin, students.
Tech Survey, May 2016
Bright Bytes survey results from tech survey in May 2016, done again in 2017
Results helped us choose technology and PD goals for this year, one of which is increasing the use of the 4 C's in each classroom
Results helped us choose technology and PD goals for this year, one of which is increasing the use of the 4 C's in each classroom
Creation
THE 4 C'S
21st Century skills - those skills that are tougher to teach in a traditional math/science/history/language arts classes, but so important for success!
Collaboration
THE 4 C'S
21st Century skills - those skills that are tougher to teach in a traditional math/science/history/language arts classes, but so important for success!
Communication
THE 4 C'S
21st Century skills - those skills that are tougher to teach in a traditional math/science/history/language arts classes, but so important for success!
CRITICAL THINKING
THE 4 C'S
21st Century skills - those skills that are tougher to teach in a traditional math/science/history/language arts classes, but so important for success!
Why 1:1?
Ubiquitous Access
We think that each student having his/her own device is the best way to meet these goals (ubiquitous access).
It's a tool - the goal is not for them to learn more about technology, but to have these tools seamlessly integrated in their learning, just like they most likely will be in their adult lives (and they are in ours).
It's a tool - the goal is not for them to learn more about technology, but to have these tools seamlessly integrated in their learning, just like they most likely will be in their adult lives (and they are in ours).
Why Chromebooks?
Cost
GAFE- we already used it
Easy management & maintenance, reliable
Long battery life
Portable
GAFE- we already used it
Easy management & maintenance, reliable
Long battery life
Portable
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Why Middle SChool?
MS Teachers at Roycemore already used technology the most often, and demand for the shared devices we had continued to increase.
Projects in MS lend themselves to using technology, and teachers are often willing to try new tools.
Also gives us opportunity to teach tech skills, digital citizenship in a more structured environment. By US, we expect kids to choose their own technology and use it at their discretion.
Projects in MS lend themselves to using technology, and teachers are often willing to try new tools.
Also gives us opportunity to teach tech skills, digital citizenship in a more structured environment. By US, we expect kids to choose their own technology and use it at their discretion.
What They Get
- HP Chromebook
- Charger
- Blue plastic shell
- Black Neoprene Sleeve
No BYOD option this year for MS.
Each ChromeBook is numbered. The charger # does NOT match the CB # and the tag # this year.
Have an extra charger at home!
All are encouraged to get their own sleeve. Leave blue shell on!
Each ChromeBook is numbered. The charger # does NOT match the CB # and the tag # this year.
Have an extra charger at home!
All are encouraged to get their own sleeve. Leave blue shell on!
Chromebook Care
Since we provide shell & sleeve, students are responsible for keeping it safe, secure, etc. These are durable- last year only 2 broken screens, 1 lost.
See program guide for more info and tips.
Tell me right away if something goes wrong!
See program guide for more info and tips.
Tell me right away if something goes wrong!
Damage Policy
At School
Google Docs make it easy to collaborate on projects with classmates and distribute documents. Remember it's a tool for the 4 C's. Other things going on include flipped classrooms, interactive formative assessments (immediate feedback), helps those who have trouble writing.
- Must be invited by teachers to open and use them.
- Won't be using them at lunch/recess.
- Some classes will use them more than others.
- CALENDAR (assignment notebook) and RENWEB!
- Must be invited by teachers to open and use them.
- Won't be using them at lunch/recess.
- Some classes will use them more than others.
- CALENDAR (assignment notebook) and RENWEB!
At Home
- Homework that involves online research or uses GC, Docs, or other online tool.
- But all of these assignments can probably be done offline (check w/ the teacher) or on another computer. --> Google accounts are accessible from any browser.
- Parents are expected to monitor how much time, where kids go, whether or not they use them, etc. at home!
- But all of these assignments can probably be done offline (check w/ the teacher) or on another computer. --> Google accounts are accessible from any browser.
- Parents are expected to monitor how much time, where kids go, whether or not they use them, etc. at home!
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You're in charge!
Parents are in charge at home: you should mentor and monitor what kids are doing, how much time they're on it, etc.
Photo by blah blah photos...blah blah blah
Filters at school
Dell Sonicwall Content Filter
This is for ANY device using our network. Only applies AT SCHOOL! And only when using our network (not your cell phone or a hotspot).
Chromebooks will soon also be on a more restricted wifi network, with most video and gaming sites blocked.
Chromebooks will soon also be on a more restricted wifi network, with most video and gaming sites blocked.
filters at school
This is for ANY device using our network. Only applies AT SCHOOL! And only when using our network (not your cell phone or a hotspot).
Filters on Chromebooks
GoGuardian Admin
GoGuardian Admin - tracks use on school CB's on school accounts (not personal ones, and at this time, not other devices). We only block pornography through this tool, but I get an email when students visit other "flagged" websites.
No filter is perfect. Remember that parents are in charge at home.
No filter is perfect. Remember that parents are in charge at home.
Classroom Management
GoGuardian for Teachers
All MS teachers have access to this tool, but not all use it (have to be at their own computer).
We are developing common vocabulary to use, like lid closed eyes up.
We are developing common vocabulary to use, like lid closed eyes up.
You're in charge!
Parents are in charge at home: you should mentor and monitor what kids are doing, how much time they're on it, etc.
Photo by blah blah photos...blah blah blah
Contact Beth
- Beth Shutters
- eshutters@roycemoreschool.org
- Office: Room 115
- 847-866-6055
But also feel free to contact ind classroom teachers if the question is more about the work in their class, done on the CB, or if you want to ask if something can be done offline for some reason, etc.
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Q & A
Photo by Stefan Baudy
Program Guide
You can find our Chromebook program guide at http://roycemoreschool.org/chromebooks.
