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Google Chromebook
Parent Workshop
South Brunswick Parent Academy
● Bonnie Capes - Principal, Cambridge
● Laura Cervino - Technology Educator
● Jill Czyzyk - Technology Educator
● Ann Jahr - Technology Staff Developer
● Joseph Lee - Co-director of Technology
● Peter Rattien - AP MJ/Tech Integration
Meet Tonight’s Drivers
• Aaron Bryan - Co-director of Technology
• Reggie Carlson - Technology Coordinator - MS
● Beth Caruso - Technology Educator - Elem.
● Adam Davis - Technology Support Services Coordinator - Elem.
● Eileen Dietz - Senior Systems Support/Technology Coordinator
● Scott Delgado - Network Manager
● Laura Kuehner - Technology Department Secretary
● Lucian Losito - Luprek - Middle School Dean
● Larisa Luca - Technology Support Services Coordinator - MS
Tonight’s Tech Support
...you use the Google Chrome browser.
...you have a Google account.
...you use Google Drive to create and share
documents.
...you have used an App (such as on an iPad,
Android, iPhone, etc.).
Stand up if...
• Why Chromebooks?
● Our District’s Approach
● Safety (Logistics)
● Home & School Partnership
● Test Drive Mini-Sessions
● THE DRAWING!!!
Agenda
• Ongoing Technology Integration
• PARCC Testing (SBPA: 3/26/14)
• Access to Technology
• Recommendation via a pilot program
• Cost Effectiveness
Why Chromebooks?
What is a Chromebook?
• Google Chrome is the operating system (OS)
• Apps (Applications) are web-based
• Internet-dependent
• Boots up in seconds
• Updates automatically
• Everything is saved on the Cloud by account
• Fosters collaboration via Google Drive
● Elementary Schools ■ In our 2-5 Classrooms
● Middle Schools ■ 21st Century Encore classes & mobile carts
● High School ■ 2 class sets & 14 mobile carts
How did the rollout happen?
● Google Cloud
● Students’ Accounts
● Usernames/Passwords
● Apps
How is the District managing the
Chromebooks?
How are they used in classrooms?
How are they used in classrooms?
How are they used in classrooms?
How are they used in classrooms?
● Can students access their Google Drive at
home?
● Does the AUP apply when students are not
in school?
● What can parents do to assist at home?
Q Should I buy a Chromebook for my child?
Q Will my child be at a disadvantage if they do not
have a Chromebook?
How can you partner with school?
Over the last month, we took video in K-12
classrooms and talked to students.
From that, you will get to see a compilation
of some of the ways in which the technology
was rolled out and is used in South
Brunswick.
How are Chromebooks already being
used with students?
Breakout Task:
● Join a group (one Chromebook per group)
● Introduce yourselves to the group
● Begin working on the scavenger hunt
Breakout Rooms:
● Elementary School - Classrooms (B200,
B202, C317, C319)
● Middle School & High School - Library
Are you ready to try it?
• • Take the survey and handouts with you.
• Please complete the survey and hand it to a CHROME
CREW member.
• Listen for the Chromebook Drawing at 8:30 pm!!!
• Childcare is located in several rooms in A-Hall