The policies, procedures, and information within this document apply to all Chromebooks used at the Eldred Central School District by students, staff, or guests including any other device considered by the Administration to fall under this policy. Teachers may set additional requirements for Chromebook use in their classroom. Introduction

This handbook and attached agreement provides information concerning the Chromebooks used at the Eldred Junior-Senior High School and the Eldred Central School District. Eldred students in grades 7-12 will start the school year with a district-issued Chromebook as part of a one-to-one learning initiative. We selected a device that will have a positive impact on learning and is cost effective. Chromebooks meet the above expectations and provide a solid base for a one-to-one learning environment.

Benefits of Chromebooks to schools include:

• Chromebooks will be configured remotely through the Google Administrative software. There is no software to install, no imaging is needed to be done.

• Chromebooks provide 21st Century technology skills to students and provide students with access to classroom files remotely.

• Chromebooks enhance classroom lessons and they add to students’ interest and intrigue in a variety of topics.

• Chromebooks help shift classes from a direct instruction model to an interactive base model; students are required to think independently, create, and collaborate. This includes increased use of Internet research tools and online publishing.

• The Chromebooks and Google Applications open new and exciting ways for students to learn; preparing students for higher education and today’s workforce.

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