OFHS One-to-One Chrome Book Initiative

October 13, 2020

What is 1: 1 (One–to–One)?

• Successful 1:1 implementation transforms how teachers teach and how students learn.
• A digital device in the hands of all students engages them in highly interactive, transformational learning.
• Students need to be producers and evaluators of knowledge, not just consumers.
• In the digital age, analyzing information is a critical skill. In a 1:1 initiative, students will regularly have the opportunity to locate, evaluate, and interpret information, as well as collaborate with others to engage in authentic, real-world tasks.

What Does 1:1 Look Like?

Implementation of a 1:1 program will focus on using the device as a tool to provide students with effective and engaging instruction based on the standards and curriculum. The digital content, strategies, and resources embedded in the curriculum will provide support for planning instruction with technology, not teaching the technology itself. The primary goal is always effective, engaging instruction.

In the 1:1 initiative, the goal is for students to become more active learners and producers of knowledge. Effective use of digital devices will progressively lead to more engaging forms of classroom interactions that are personalized, individualized, and differentiated. Students will be able to design their own learning with the teacher as facilitator.

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Receiving Your Device

• Parents & Students must sign and return the Insurance Coverage Acceptance/Waiver, 1:1 Handbook Policy & Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) document before the device can be issued.
• These documents can be found on the last page of this handbook and will need to be signed during student registration.
• These documents were also be emailed to student emails.
• They can also be found on the school district website.
• https://ofsd.cc/one-to-one-chromebook-initiative/

Insurance

• The Old Forge School District requires the Chromebook insurance agreement to be completed prior to the issuance of a Chromebook to your child.
• The annual fee will be $25 per device and must be paid for when picking up the device.
• Checks must be made out to the Old Forge School District.

Returning Your Device

• Student Chromebooks and accessories (charger and carrying case) will be collected at the end of each school year for maintenance over summer vacation.
• Any student who transfers out of Old Forge Junior/Senior High School will be required to return their Chromebook and accessories.
• If a Chromebook and accessories are not returned, the parent/guardian will be held responsible for payment in full or the property not returned will be reported to the prosecutor’s office.
• At present, the parent/guardian will be invoiced for $245.00.

Taking Care of Your Device

• Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook which they have been issued by the school.
• Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the School Tech Office.
• If a loaner Chromebook is needed and available, one will be issued to the student until their Chromebook can be repaired or replaced.

General Precautions

• No food or drink is allowed next to your Chromebook while it is in use.
• Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook.
• Students should never carry their Chromebook while the screen is open unless directed to do so by a teacher.
• Chromebooks should be shut down when not in use to conserve battery life.

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General Precautions

• Chromebooks should never be shoved into a locker or wedged into a book bag as this may break the screen.
• Do not expose your Chromebook to extreme temperature or direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Extreme heat or cold may cause damage to the device.
• Always bring your Chromebook to room temperature prior to turning it on.

Carrying the Device

• The neoprene carrying sleeve of the Chromebook will only provide basic protection when carrying.
• It is not designed to prevent damage from drops or abusive handling.
• For example, you shouldn’t toss the bag or drop the bag if your Chromebook is inside.
• Neoprene carrying sleeve are provided with each Chromebook, but mostly provide protection against cosmetic damage.

Screen Care

• The Chromebook screen can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.
• Do not lean on top of the Chromebook.
• Do not place anything near the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.
• Do not place anything in the main area of the carrying case that will press against the cover.
• Do not poke the screen.
• Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks).
• Clean the screen with a soft, dry anti-static, or micro-fiber cloth. Do not use window cleaner or any type of liquid or water on the Chromebook.

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Using Your Device at School

• The Chromebook is intended for use at school each and every day.
• In addition to teacher expectations for Chromebook use, school messages, announcements, calendars, academic handbooks, student handbooks and schedules will be accessed using the Chromebook.
• Students must be responsible for bringing their Chromebook to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.

Using Your Device at Home

• All students are required to take their Chromebook home each night throughout the school year for charging.
• Chromebooks must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition.
• Students need to charge their Chromebooks each evening. If students leave their Chromebook at home, they must immediately phone parents to bring the Chromebook to school.
• Repeat violations of this policy will result in referral to administration and possible disciplinary action.
• It is recommended that students not carry the AC Adapter power cord (charger) to school.
• If fully charged at home, the battery will last throughout the day.
• The Chromebook will be monitored via a remote access for acceptable use.

Personalizing the Device

• Chromebooks must remain free of any decorative writing, drawing, stickers, paint, tape, or labels that are not the property of the Old Forge School District.
• Spot checks for compliance will be done by administration or OFSD Technicians at any time. Students may add appropriate music, photos, and videos to their Chromebook.
• Personalized media are subject to inspection and must follow the Old Forge School District responsible use policy.

Chromebook Identification

• Chromebooks will be labeled in the manner specified by the school. Chromebooks can be identified in the following ways:
• Record of serial number and OFSD asset tag
• Individual’s Google Account username
• Under no circumstances are students to modify, remove, or destroy identification labels.

Storing the Device

• When students are not monitoring their Chromebook, they should be stored in their lockers with the lock securely fastened.
• Nothing should be placed on top of the Chromebook, when stored in the locker.
• Students need to take their Chromebook home with them every night.
• The Chromebook is not to be stored in their lockers or anywhere else at school outside of school hours.
• The Chromebook should be charged fully each night at the student’s home.
• Chromebooks should never be stored in a vehicle.

Storing the Device

• Under no circumstance should a Chromebook be stored in unsupervised areas.
• Unsupervised areas include the school grounds and campus, cafeteria, unlocked classrooms, library, locker rooms, dressing rooms, hallways, bathrooms, extra-curricular bus, in a car, or any other entity that is not securely locked or in which there is not supervision.
• Unsupervised Chromebooks will be confiscated by staff and taken to the Principal’s office.
• Disciplinary action will be taken for leaving a Chromebook in an unsupervised location.

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Warranty

• The manufacturer warrants the Chromebook from defects in materials and workmanship and the school will take responsibility for issues related to defects in materials and workmanship.
• This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown, or faulty construction and will provide replacement parts necessary to repair or replace the Chromebook.
• The manufacturer warranty DOES NOT warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, or accidents.
• Please report all Chromebook problems to the Tech Office. If a Chromebook becomes defective (at no fault of the student) OFSD will replace the Chromebook at no charge with a new or refurbished Chromebook.

Insurance

• As part of the 1:1 Chromebook initiative, the Old Forge School District is requiring the purchase ($25) of accidental damage insurance prior to the deployment of the Chromebook to your child.
• The Old Forge School District will be the sole provider of this insurance.
• Under this insurance policy the Chromebooks are protected against accidental damage or damage due to an act of nature.
• A student making a false report will also be subject to disciplinary action as outlined by the school discipline code.

Insurance

• This insurance policy does not cover for loss of the Chromebook and/or its accessories, cosmetic damage, or damages caused by misuse and abuse.
• The Old Forge School District will assess the Chromebook damage and then repair or replace the device if the damage is determined to be accidental and within the protection guidelines.
• Parents/Students will be charged full replacement cost of a device damaged due to misuse or abuse.

Pickup Schedule

• Any student that currently has an Old Forge School District issued device will need to bring the device back in order to receive the ChromeBook.
• Thursday, October 15, 2020
• B Day and Full Time students will receive their device in school.
• 5 pm until 7 pm
• Virtual students can pick up their devices.
• Friday, October 16, 2020
• A Day students will receive their device in school.
• You MUST have all paperwork completed and the $25 insurance payment, if you are purchasing the insurance, to be issued the device.