 Each student at GHS would receive a new Lenovo N22 Chromebook. About ChromebooksAbout Chromebooks  Teachers and students would utilize Google Apps for Education (Google Classroom) as a learning management system. About Google ClassroomAbout Google Classroom  Students would pick up chromebooks prior to the start of the school year, and turn them in at the end of the school year.  Ongoing, embedded professional development will be provided to teachers to integrate technology into their classroom.  Existing technology at the high school would be repurposed and distributed to other district building to provide all students more access to technology.

Young Entrepreneurship Grant:  YEC grant is funded by the Straight A Grant fund.  Portions of the grant were re-distributed to the consortium of schools, after the Ohio General Assembly’s Biannual budget bill passed in July  The Straight A Grant commission extended the YEC grant for one year to allot for the changes required in the grant as a result of the budget bill.  2.2 million intended to be used for college credit through Stark State could no longer be used in that compacity.  Green Local Schools received $435,420 is re-allocated funds to be used for technology.

 Grant monies will provide the necessary funds to purchase:  Chromebooks  Extra chromebooks to provide for emergency use.  Updated wireless access points at the high school  Charging equipment and carts  $25 technology fee is recommended for every student to help sustain the project, provide necessary software, and maintain equipment

 Increased student access to technology  Increased student engagement  Compliments project/problem based learning  Broadens learning beyond the classroom  Takes advantages of teachable moments  Prepares students for career and college

Research shows: 1. Increased quality and quantity in writing: Some preliminary studies suggest that students not only write more, but write better, when using laptops rather than pen and paper. 2. Greater student collaboration: The Center for Applied Research in Education Technology (CARET) provides a variety of research that suggests that students improve interpersonal abilities and teamwork skills through collaboration using laptops and handhelds.research 3. Greater teacher awareness of student progress: CARET also sites research that seems to demonstrate that teachers can better monitor, or can monitor in more varied ways, student understanding and application of skills and concepts through one-to-one technology.research - See more at: Research involving one to one computing in schoolsResearch involving one to one computing in schools

Leading researcher and educational practitioner, Alan November states, a successful integration of one to one computing includes:Alan November “An ongoing and embedded staff development program that focuses on pedagogy as much as technology to ensure that technology is seen not as another initiative, but as integral to curriculum.”

GHS teachers will be provided with embedded professional development.  During weekly teacher team meetings  Taught by instructional technology professionals (GHS Media Specialist, Dr. Mary Ann Stahr, SPARCC Eric Curts)Dr. Mary Ann StahrEric Curts  Specific by subject area and general pedagogy  Collaborative in nature to assist in modeling with students.

Web and Content Filtering All Green Chromebooks access the internet via filtered Internet access. We've extended the same web filtering required of all schools to these devices regardless of physical location or time of day. Chromebooks are an academic tool, extending the academic environment beyond the school day and enriching student learning in a contemporary and relevant 21st century format. Student Privacy Green Chromebooks utilize Google Apps for Education for word processing and productivity software. More than 40 million students, teachers, and administrators rely on Google Apps for Education to learn, communicate and work together more efficiently. Google is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all users, including students. Google Apps for Education

When will Green be signing out Chromebooks? During Schedule Pick Ups  Every student attends Chromebook 101  Must have necessary forms completed  Pick up dates are: August 9 (Seniors), August 10 (Juniors), August 11 (Sophomores).  Make up date on: August 11 & 13 th (band)  Freshmen will receive their Chromebooks on Freshmen Orientation Day, August 17 th. When does Green collect Chromebooks?  Students turn in Chromebooks and textbooks at the end of each academic year  assessed for damages and fines.  Students will receive the same device the following year.

What are students loaned and required to turn back in?  Each eligible student is given a Chromebook, charger, and protective sleeve.  If a student is missing a Chromebook, charger, and/or sleeve, or if said items are damaged, a fine will be added to their student account and the parent/guardian will be notified. I broke my Chromebook! How much should I expect it to cost?  Each Chromebook comes with a limited factory warranty which covers manufacturer defects only.  It will be the right of the building principal, technology director or his/her designee to determine if damages were due to negligence or accidental.  The administration will review all damages determined to be from misuse or negligence and will assess the student’s continued privilege of taking the Chromebook to and from School.

Are textbooks being replaced with online textbooks?  The High School will continue using their current textbooks at this time.  Several courses have access to online materials from the textbook manufacturers and these will be used where appropriate.  Having a laptop will allow the teacher to utilize a broad range of online resources and materials. What if I do not have Internet access at home?  The District will not be providing Internet access for families.  Students without home wireless access will be able to complete Google Docs and other Chromebook functions that are available ‘offline’.  Teachers will assist students in learning to develop skills to continue use of their device when wifi is not available.

What do I do if I need help?  Students are encouraged to ask a teacher for help or bring their Chromebook to the building Media Center for basic troubleshooting.  Once in the Media Center, the Media Specialist may need to coordinate additional repairs with the technology department and The Media Specialist can issue a loaner Chromebook if needed I left my Chromebook at home. Can I get a loaner?  Students are required to bring their Chromebooks to school daily, fully charged.  On a very limited basis, loaner Chromebooks are available to students who accidentally leave a Chromebook at home. Phew!  However, if your student becomes a PCB (perpetual Chromebook borrower), district staff may restrict the number of times a student can borrow a Chromebook