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    SD27J

    One-2-Web Student Guide

     

    The purpose of the One-2-Web Chromebook program in SD27J is to provide a collaborative and creative environment for all learners. This environment will enable and support students and teachers to implement transformative uses of technology while enhancing students’ engagement with the academic content.

    Our goal is to help students develop the necessary skills to live and work successfully in an increasingly advanced, technology-driven world. These skills are expanding and redefining how they live, learn, work, and play. We want to leverage technology by providing engaging and powerful learning experiences for all students across all curricular areas.

     

    Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. On the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning. The One-2-Web Chromebook initiative will provide opportunities to integrate technology into the curriculum anytime and anyplace. These learning opportunities will promote continuous, dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents, and the extended community.

     

    The equipment referenced in this document is currently a Chromebook and a charger. These items are the property of 27J and are on loan to you during the school year as long as you meet these expectations. Your school may set consequences for failure to follow these terms, (insert link to Kevin discipline policies here) including the loss of this privilege. Board policies referenced below can be found at https://bit.ly/2AjPWx.

     

    STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

     

    Ownership: ​Whether transferring to another District 27J school or leaving the district, you are expected to return the Chromebook and charger in good condition to your school as part of the process.  All Chromebooks will be remotely disabled and rendered inoperable when you leave 27J.

     

    Privacy: ​This Chromebook belongs to 27J, therefore your school has the right to review the content at any time per Board Policy https://bit.ly/2mG3fOV.




    Loss/Stolen: ​If you lose your device, you are expected to let your school know immediately and to provide information to help recover it if possible. If your device is stolen, please complete and submit a police report to your school.

    Repair and Replacement:​ You are responsible for the care of your device and accessories. If they are broken or lost, you must report it to your school and may be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. 27J is the sole owner of the Chromebook and repairs can only be facilitated through district processes.

    Policies and Rules:​ You are expected to abide by the 27J Responsible Use Policy and any rules set by your school, teacher, or parent/guardian while using the Chromebook.

     

    Sharing and Respecting Privacy:​ You should respect the privacy of others and not record, photograph, or share the personal information of others unless you have their permission.

     

    Restrictions: ​You are expected to abide by the restrictions placed on your Chromebook and not attempt to bypass any limits set by the district, your school, or your family.

     

    TAKING​ ​CARE​ ​OF​ ​YOUR​ ​CHROMEBOOK:

     

    Students​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​the​ ​general​ ​care​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Chromebook​ ​they​ ​have​ ​been​ ​issued​ ​by​ ​the school.​ ​Chromebooks​ ​that​ ​are​ ​broken ​or​ ​fail​ ​to​ ​work​ ​properly must​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​to​ ​the​ ​designated​ ​Help Desk​ ​at​ ​their​ ​respective​ ​school​ ​as​ ​soon​ ​as​ ​possible​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​begin​ ​the​ ​repair​ ​process. Chromebooks​ ​owned​ ​by​ ​the​ ​district​ ​should​ ​not​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​to​ ​any​ ​outside​ ​computer​ ​service​ ​for any​ ​type​ ​of​ ​repairs​ ​or​ ​maintenance.​ ​​ ​Students​ ​or​ ​parents​ ​should​ ​not​ ​attempt​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​any repairs​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Chromebook.

     

    General​ ​Precautions:

    • No​ ​food​ ​or​ ​drinks​ ​are​ ​allowed​ ​next​ ​to​ ​your​ ​Chromebook​ ​while​ ​it​ ​is​ ​in​ ​use.
    • Cords,​ ​cables,​ ​and​ ​removable​ ​storage​ ​devices​ ​must​ ​be​ ​inserted​ ​carefully​ ​into​ ​the​ ​Chromebook and​ ​removed​ ​carefully.
    • Never​ ​transport​ ​your​ ​Chromebook​ ​with​ ​the​ ​power​ ​cord​ ​plugged​ ​in.
    • Chromebooks​ ​must​ ​remain​ ​free​ ​of​ ​any​ ​writing,​ ​drawing,​ ​or​ ​stickers​ ​UNLESS​ ​the​ ​Chromebook is​ ​protected​ ​with​ ​a​ ​plastic​ ​cover​ ​or​ ​removable​ ​skin.​ ​​ ​Vents​ ​​CANNOT​​ ​be​ ​covered.
    • Chromebooks​ ​are​ ​labeled​ ​with​ ​a​ ​School District 27J ​property​ ​tag.​ ​This​ ​tag​ ​must not​ ​be​ ​removed​ ​or​ ​altered​ ​in​ ​any​ ​way.​ ​​ ​Removal​ ​of​ ​the​ ​tag​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​disciplinary​ ​action.
    • Chromebooks​ ​should​ ​never​ ​be​ ​left​ ​in​ ​a​ ​car​ ​or​ ​any​ ​unsupervised​ ​area.
    • Students​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​bringing​ ​a completely​ ​charged​ ​Chromebook​ for​ ​use​ ​each​ ​school​ ​day.




    Using Your Chromebook:

    • Chromebooks​ ​are​ ​intended​ ​for​ ​use​ ​at​ ​school​ ​each​ ​day.
    • In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​teacher​ ​expectations​ ​for​ ​Chromebook​ ​use,​ ​school​ ​messages,​ ​announcements, calendars,​ ​and​ ​schedules​ ​may​ ​be​ ​accessed​ ​using​ ​the​ ​Chromebook.
    • Students​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​bringing​ ​their​ ​Chromebook​ ​to​ ​all​ ​classes ​unless​ ​specifically advised​ ​not​ ​to​ ​do​ ​so​ ​by​ ​their​ ​teacher.
    • Chromebooks​ ​should​ ​be​ ​stored​ ​and​ ​locked​ ​in​ ​lockers​ ​when​ ​not​ ​in​ ​use.

     

    Policies regarding electronics conduct and expectations:



    REPAIRING AND REPLACING YOUR CHROMEBOOK:

     

    Accidental Damage: There​ ​will​ ​be​ ​no​ ​fee​ ​for​ ​accidental​ ​damage​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Chromebook.​ ​​ ​A​ ​letter​ ​may​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​the parent/guardian​ ​if​ ​deemed​ ​necessary.​ ​​ ​​Repeated​ ​accidental​ ​or​ ​careless​ ​damage​ ​to​ ​a Chromebook​ ​will​ ​be​ ​addressed​ ​by​ ​school​ ​administration.

     

    Repairing Damaged Chromebook: Repair​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Chromebook​ ​​irresponsibly​ ​or​​ ​​ ​intentionally​ ​damaged​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​at​ ​the​ ​actual cost​ ​of​ ​repair​ ​parts​ ​and​ ​labor. Chromebooks​ ​​irresponsibly​ ​or​ ​​intentionally​ ​damaged​ ​beyond​ ​repair​ ​will​ ​be​ ​treated​ ​as​ ​a​ ​lost Chromebook.

    Note:​ ​The​ ​school​ ​administrator​ ​will​ ​determine​ ​if​ ​the​ ​Chromebook​ ​has​ ​been​ ​​irresponsibly​ ​or intentionally​ ​damaged.

     

    Battery Life:  Chromebooks​ ​batteries​ ​will​ ​last​ ​a​ ​regular​ ​school​ ​day.​ ​​ ​However,​ ​students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​responsible​ ​for charging​ ​their​ ​Chromebook​ ​each​ ​evening​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​maximum​ ​performance​ ​during​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day. Chromebooks​ ​should​ ​be​ ​fully​ ​charged​ ​and​ ​then​ ​removed​ ​from​ ​the​ ​AC​ ​adapter​ ​while​ ​in​ ​use.

     

    PARENT/GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS:

     

    Parents/guardians are expected to familiarize themselves with the Student Expectations listed above. See below for additional Expectations and Commitments revolving around technology in the home.

    Note: The devices referenced in these Expectations and Commitments are those specifically assigned to a student - currently a Chromebook and charging cable.







    TECHNOLOGY AT HOME:

     

    It is expected that Parents/Guardians be proactive in establishing home guidelines around appropriate use regarding student access to adult-themed websites and materials as well as Internet safety.

     

    The 27J inappropriate-content filter works outside of 27J buildings and will apply filtering no matter who is logged in and on what network. We encourage parents/guardians to set boundaries, safeguards, and expectations for technology use at home that align with family values. You have the right to monitor your student’s use of the device.

     

    It is expected that Parent/Guardians be proactive in ensuring their student and the device is ready for academic use.

     

    The device provided to your child is intended to be an instructional tool. Please ensure that it is accessible to students for school work at home, but also promote healthy practices such as time limits and a quiet place to work for students. The device is considered a learning tool for all family members. Parents/guardians and other siblings are encouraged to use the device to supplement their learning, provided the student assigned the device has priority for their school work.

     

    Your school and 27J  is committed to providing educational opportunities for interested parents/guardians.  Online resources, information, and updates about the program can be found on the school/district website.

     

    Additionally, support with newly-adopted curriculum and technology may be available through 27J and your school. Information about these offerings will be communicated through your school.

     

    Low-cost options for Internet access at home are available from the following entities:

     

    Comcast Internet Essentials - http://www.internetessentials.com/




     

    You can also find a Q and A sheet through the district: Student Guides and FAQs