1. Information for parents and students
Chromebooks and G Suite for Education (formerly Google Apps for Education)
Information for parents and students

2. Welcome! Carol Blanchette, Superintendent of Schools
Tonianne Napolitano, Principal SMS
Colleen Hart, Assistant Principal SMS/SHS
Michael Hassell, Principal SHS
Tom Rambacher, Director of Technology

3. Scituate Public Schools-Technology Mission Statement
We are preparing our students to be responsible and productive users of technology by providing technology rich learning environments in which we invest in technology and training to support our students' educational needs, and supports our curriculum.

4. Scituate Public Schools-Technology Vision Statement
Scituate Public Schools will use technology to empower students to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and be actively engaged in their learning. By creating a technology rich environment, a community of 21st Century lifelong learners will be provided with the skills to succeed in a world of constant change.

5. Purpose
Providing students with G Suite for Education accounts and a Chromebook to use at school and home is an initiative that is will move the district toward this vision for the 21st century classroom.

6. Goals
As part of the G Suite for Education and 1:1 Chromebook initiatives, students will:
Participate in a variety of opportunities to demonstrate the relevance and interconnectedness of their knowledge and skills.
Use technology tools to communicate, collaborate, create and publish their work.
Engage in increasingly personalized and student-centered learning environments.
Demonstrate and model the attitudes and attributes of a responsible digital and global citizen.

7. SAMR Model

8. What is G Suite for Education?
Free, secure online tools for staff and students
Includes
(for SMS and SHS students)
Calendar
Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Keep)
Sites
Classroom
Everything is secure, online, and accessible by teachers and students from anywhere

9. Why G Suite for Education for Scituate students?
Documents and files can easily be shared and worked on collaboratively
No special software is required, just a web browser
Students can access their work from anywhere

10. Why G Suite for Education for Scituate students?
Use of the tools within G Suite will help students meet and demonstrate proficiency in many of the ISTE Standards for Students.
Source:

11. Why G Suite for Education for Scituate students?
As part of the Common Core State Standards, students are expected to use technology tools to produce, publish and collaborate.
“To be ready for college, workforce training, and life in a technological society, students need the ability to gather, comprehend, evaluate, synthesize, and report on information and ideas”
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12. FAQ: Is there a G Suite for Education Terms of Service Agreement?
Yes, each district or school enters into a formal "Terms of Service" agreement with Google that details all of the responsibilities of both parties and the level of service Google commits to provide.
The complete G Suite for Education Terms of Service can be viewed at _terms.html

13. FAQ: Is G Suite for Education secure?
Yes, G Suite for Education is very secure and Google is transparent about how they store and secure user data.
You can read about G Suite security at
You can read about G Suite for Education privacy at

14. FAQ: Does Google own staff and student data within G Suite for Education?
No, Google does NOT own any staff and student data stored within G Suite for Education.
All information and content remains under the ownership and control of the Scituate School Department.
You can read more here, es-google-own-school-or-student-data

15. FAQ: Is G Suite for Education Reliable?
Yes, G Suite for Education is reliable.
Google guarantees % uptime for G Suite for Education customers.
You can read more at google-ensure-its-tools-are-reliable

16. FAQ: Will students see advertisements?
No, G Suite for Education accounts are NOT the same as personal Gmail/Google accounts.
Advertisements are turned off for staff and student accounts and Google does not target ads for Education users.
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17. FAQ: Do other schools use G Suite for Education?
Yes, many K12 schools, colleges and universities are currently using G Suite for Education, including a number of R.I. K12 school districts, Brown University and the University of Rhode Island.
In fact, 7 out of the 8 Ivy League universities use G Suite for Education.
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18. What is a 1:1 Program?
1 to 1 ratio of technology devices to students
Promotes collaboration, communication and content creation
Encourages responsibility and ownership
Facilitates blended learning activities
Allows for individual and collaborative activities
Helps develop a community of learners

19. Why Chromebooks?
Based on research and implementation of similar programs, Chromebooks were the best choice because of these reasons
Affordability
Usability
Deployability
Supportability

20. Why Chromebooks?
Affordability
Cost of Chromebook, $200-$350
Cost of traditional laptop, $500-$1,000
Additional considerations
Cases

21. Why Chromebooks?
Usability
Does the device do the things that students need and in an age-appropriate way?
More traditional form-factor that includes an integrated keyboard is better for writing and assessments
Boots in seconds, leaving more time for instruction
Runs modern web-based tools, apps and services (including RICAS TestNav, and PSAT- SAT)

22. Why Chromebooks?
Supportability
What does it take to keep devices up and running and available for students to use?
Chromebooks automatically update themselves, both for security and new features
If there is an issue with a device, a replacement can be easily swapped because the student’s data and content resides in their G Suite account
In-House Acer Cert. Tech

23. FAQ: Will students take the Chromebooks home?
The recommendation of the Technology Committee is that middle and high school students should be able to take the Chromebooks home.
SHS and SMS students are provided protective cases.
In-house support ACER certified technician

24. FAQ: What systems will be in place to keep students safe while using the Chromebook?
Student internet access on the Chromebooks will be filtered in accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) whether they are using them at school or away from school. The level of web filtering is determined by the age level of the student.
The School Committee reviewed and approved a Chromebook

25. FAQ: Will students be using the Chromebooks all day while in school?
No, the students will not be using the Chromebooks all day while in school.
While we believe that it’s important for students to learn how to use technology to support their learning, other activities that do not involve technology are still equally important.

26. FAQ: How will repairs, loss and theft be handled?
The District will repair or replace damaged equipment and/or peripherals resulting from normal use.
The cost of repeated accidental breakages, intentional damage, loss, or theft shall be the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian.
All instances shall be reviewed on a case by case basis by the school principal and Director of Technology.

27. FAQ: Is student data at risk if a Chromebook is lost or stolen?
Student data in their Scituate Google Account is stored in the cloud, not stored locally on the device. This data is not recoverable from a lost or stolen Chromebook without the student’s login credentials.
The exception would be files that students download locally and these files are encrypted using tamper-resistant hardware.