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0000Greenwich High School DLE Phase III Chromebook Implementation GuideGrades 9-12Release 1, April 29, 2015, Release 2, August 28, 2015, Release 3, October 23, 2015Table of ContentsWelcome Message…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2Classroom Support Quick Reference………………………………………………………………………………………… 3Digital Toolbox Power Apps…………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-6Digital Toolbox Standard Apps………………………………………………………………………………………………..7-9Digital Toolbox Utilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….10Digital Toolbox Content, Assessments, and Textbooks……………………..………………….……….Release 3Digital Toolbox Power Apps Sign-In Procedures, Warnings………………..………………………….Release 3Dear Parents and Teachers,Thank you for taking the bold first step toward creating a Digital Learning Environment (DLE) here in Greenwich Public Schools. We hope that you will use your new District-issued Chromebook to advance the DLE’s learning goals:1. Promote students as critical thinkers of online content;2. Implement self-regulated learning;3. Provide quality feedback; and4. Personalize learningThis Implementation Guide describes the software that has been loaded on every student Chromebook device. For additional information on the Digital Learning Environment, please see the DLE section of the GPS website and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at are confident that you will enjoy the Digital Learning Environment here in Greenwich. Thank you, and welcome.Sincerely,3161665161290Phillip H. Dunn IIChief Information Officer,Greenwich Public SchoolsHow We Support Digital Learning in the Classroom The GPS IT team, partnering with the Curriculum and Library Media Services staff, stands prepared to make every interaction that you have with the Digital Learning Environment a rewarding one. If you are a parent and need help with your child’s device, please contact your classroom teacher. If you are a teacher and need help with a device, please e-mail your school’s tech team or call the media center.Caring for Your Student’s ChromebookAfter your child has completed their Digital Citizenship learning module in school and has been allowed to take their Chromebook home, we ask that you ensure that your child charges their device each night before returning to school. The Chromebook should be kept in an environment free of moisture, and it should not have objects placed on top of it when stored.The Chromebook’s screen may become marked with fingerprints or other matter from time to time. We encourage you to clean the screen with a dry, non-abrasive fiber (e.g., a micromesh cloth), as needed. If residue dries on the screen, please wipe it clean using a slightly damp, non-abrasive cloth. Please do not use any alcohol-based solvent on the screen as it will deteriorate the coatings that have already been applied to the screen by Lenovo.With any new initiative, there are risks. Therefore, please be advised that parents have a few options pertaining to liability for the Chromebook.Parents may choose to:1) have their child bring their school-issued devices home, and not purchase any additional insurance;2) have their child bring their school-issued devices home, and purchase an insurance policy from third parties such as Worth Ave Group or SquareTrade; or3) opt out of allowing their child to bring their device home, with the expectation that they provide access to an Internet-enabled device at home to complete required homework. For further information on the issue of device liability, please refer to the district’s Chromebook device liability form at: Care & Maintenance Never leave a Chromebook unattended including on the floor where it could be stepped on.Do not place food, liquids or other substances near the Chromebook that could result in damage. Do not place heavy objects on top of the Chromebook. This is also important when placing in a locker. Never attempt to repair or reconfigure a Chromebook or any of the peripherals. Do not write, draw, stick, tape, or adhere anything to the Chromebook. Do not personalize the case or Chromebook using markers, stickers, etc. Identification will be provided. Keep the Chromebook and other electronic storage media away from electromagnetic fields.Do not expose the Chromebook to direct sunlight, or prolonged extreme temperatures, (e.g. leaving the Chromebook in a car during extreme hot or cold temperatures for extended periods of time).Do not place the Chromebook on surfaces such as paper, cardboard, or carpet while it is turned on. Do not place anything on top of the Chromebook nor lean or sit on it when it is closed. Do not place anything in the Chromebook bag that may press against the cover or damage the Chromebook. Take care when inserting cords, cables and other removable storage devices to avoid damage to the Chromebook ports.Clean screen, touch pad, and Chromebook with a lightly damp soft cloth or microfiber cloth. Chemicals, cleaners, or wet cloths are not approved cleaning tools. The Chromebook should be turned off and unplugged during cleaning. The DLE Digital Toolbox Power AppsGPS has prioritized a list of 15-20 Power Applications for each grade band (elementary, middle and high school). These applications have been prioritized for district-wide professional learning and support based on their demonstrated positive impact on teaching and learning in the classroom. Paid apps are starred below.The remainder of the Digital Toolbox is comprised of standard applications, utility applications (applications with limited functionality that take a few minutes to learn), on-line textbooks/content databases, and on-line assessment applications.FunctionApps/ExtensionFunctionality Web-based search and curationChrome/Google SearchWeb-browser that enables online searching, bookmarking and sharing of websites; Effective searching includes filtering searches by reading levels, usage rights, most recent, domain, and scholarly articles (Google Scholar)Learning Management System (LMS)Schoology* AppA digital classroom where teachers organize, share, and deliver digital instructional content, including assignments, homework and assessmentsProductivityNearpod* AppSocrativeStudent SocrativeTeacher SocrativeProjects a slideshow of content from the teacher’s device to students’ devices that also discourages students from using their device for other purposes during instruction; the slideshow allows embedding of multimedia, assessments, and web links; teachers can share assessment results from any student with the whole classQuick assessment of student understanding uses real-time questioning, instant result analysis and visualization; students need only a pin to join; allows for on-the-fly assessment. Asterisk (*) indicates subscription tool.FunctionAppsFunctionality Google AppsGoogle DocsGoogle DriveGoogle SlidesGoogle SheetsGoogle FormsGoogle Hang-OutsGoogle DrawingGoogle MapsGoogle CalendarA word processing app where users can work collaboratively on writing projects; other users can give feedback in real-time using the comments featureStores documents in folders in the “cloud”A presentation app where users can work collaboratively to create slide decksA spreadsheet app where users can work collaboratively to create spreadsheetsUse for developing surveys and formulating evidence to support thinking; also used for formative and summative assessment in all content areasVideo conferencing and desktop/screen sharing app for multiple users; has recording capabilityDrawing toolDetailed information about geographic regions, aerial, satellite and street views; recently, many of the Google Earth features have been added to Google MapsCalendar and scheduling appMulti-Media CreationWe Video*A video recording and editing program that produces videos using photos, music and video clips; paid version provides secure “walled garden” for student workOn-Line Resource Curation and AnnotationDiigo (extension, Diigo outliner app)Curate the digital resources found on the web, e.g., bookmark, organize, annotate and shareOriginality CheckTurn-it-in*Automatically review written text for originality; enables peer review, feedback, rubrics, grading and writing portfolios; Integrated for assignment submission through SchoologyReading ComprehensionNewselaAn adaptive learning management system of non-fiction articles from newspapers (e.g., Washington Post) to teach reading comprehension.*(Asterisks) indicates a paid subscriptionStandard ApplicationsStandard applications listed below are also recommended to provide teachers and students with options and flexibility for a wide variety of instructional uses. However, based on GPS experience rolling out the DLE in phases I and II, teachers are better able to achieve the DLE goals through focusing on a few Power Applications and building on that knowledge over time. FunctionAppsFunctionalityMS Office 365*MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OneNoteCloud-based word processingCloud-based spreadsheetCloud-based slideshow/presentation softwareCloud-based note-taking softwareExplore/ GeographyGoogle Maps (App)Get directions, traffic and satellite pictures. A custom overlay can be displayed to include tools to measure distance and area.Other Multi-Media CreationVoice Thread*Educreations*PreziPodcasting/story tellingA screen-recording app that captures?voice and handwriting to produce videos that are hosted online,?where they can be shared publicly or with a private groupWeb-based presentation toolDrawing and Photo EditingGoogle DrawingPixlr EditorPiktochartCreate diagrams and chartsManipulate images using tools similar to Photoshop, including wands and multiple layers Create an infographicFormative AssessmentsQuizlet (Web-based)Curriculet (Web-based)A study and assessment tool to help students prepare for tests and unitsEmbed formative assessments, quizzes and media annotations into any reading assignment or create your own book*(Asterisks) indicates a paid subscriptionFunctionAppsFunctionalityInteractive WhiteboardSMART Expresswebsite: Notebook is a paid mobile app that creates SMART Board lessons with high interactivityA flash-based version of SMART notebook for displaying and editing SMART notebook files in a web browserDesktop PublishingLucid ChartUsed for advanced layouts like a school newspaper or any other situation that previously required MS Publisher, Quark Xpress or a similar programPublish a Book, Animate a StoryPixtonGo AnimateRead and write comicsMake animated videos Access eBooksFollett Destiny/Destiny QuestFollett BrytewaveKindle Cloud ReaderOverdriveGPS library catalog (OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog) includes all titles in the school and across district, access to eBooks via FollettShelf, WebPath search capability for quality websites, and interest/reading level information for each titleeBook reader needed to access eBooks on FollettShelfKindle eBook Cloud Reader - now compatible with Overdrive, Amazon contentOverdrive app allows for access to eBook collections both from Greenwich Public Schools and Greenwich LibraryLanguage Acquisition (ELL)DuolingoStudents practice listening and writing in Spanish (or other languages) as a reinforcement to their second language acquisition*(Asterisks) indicates a paid subscriptionFunctionAppsFunctionalityMath Wolfram Alpha (Extension only)Desmos Graphing CalculatorGeogebraKhan AcademyComputation knowledge engine – provides visualization of math problemsA tool to graph linear and exponential equations on a 2D planeCombines geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one app An on-line repository of math instructional videos and assessmentsMusic Twisted WaveAn audio recording and editing appE-mailGmailGoogle’s e-mail toolGuidance and College/Career DatabaseNaviance*College/career database*(Asterisks) indicates a paid subscriptionUtility ApplicationsUtility applications have limited functionality that take a short period of time, generally a few minutes, to learn. There are important assistive technology applications for students who may have visual impairments (e.g., text to speech, large text) or need help removing distracting elements from web pages to assist with reading comprehension (e.g., Readability). The Utility applications are grouped into a 1 hour on-line course available for all GPS stakeholders.FunctionAppsFunctionalityProductivity and Assistive TechnologyCameraWorld clock CalculatorScientific calculator (Extension)PDF to Word (App)DictationChromeVox: Text to speechChromebook assistive technology features (e.g., large text)Readability (Extension)Google Dictionary (by Google) (Extension)Visual Dictionary (App)CalendarTLDR (Extension)Takes and edits pictures Shows time from different world time zonesCalculatorA more complicated calculator for use in math and sciencePDF files can be converted to MS Word filesConvert speech to text for students with trouble typingReads text out loud to usersMakes text larger or higher contrast for visual impairment, can also read text on screen out-loud Saves a clean version of any website or article for later readingDefine vocabulary wordsA visual way to explore how certain words are connected to othersCalendarGet a condensed synopsis of articles, news, websitesDigital ResourcesThe following are online resources, accessed through a browser, and traditionally follow the types of references, fiction, non-fiction and multimedia databases offered by the School Library to support all curricular areas. These resources can also be accessed from the Virtual Library by going to the High School Media Center Virtual Library: (if prompted for password, use “research”). The following is a partial listing of scholarly databases available through the Greenwich Public Schools High School Library.FunctionResourcesDescriptionGeneral ReferencesWorld Book Online CollectionWorld Book StudentWorld Book AdvancedThe World Book Collection, an authoritative premier online reference source, state-of-the art multimedia, vetted websites, guide on doing research, primary source documents are all fully integrated with the encyclopedia content.Britannica Global Reference CenterComprehensive online content in a variety of global languages. Username:?greenwich ? ? ??Password:?researchSpecialized ReferenceGale Reference Virtual LibraryDatabase provides access to a large collection of reference book titles for multidiscipline research.Gale DISCovering CollectionDatabase provides access to a multidiscipline database which includes,?reference, periodicals and more.EBSCO Student Research CenterDatabase provides reference ?articles and periodicals for multiple ?disciplines.BiographyGale Biography in ContextDelivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography.Contemporary IssuesOpposing Viewpoints in ContextGlobal Issues in ContextPro-Delivers a range perspective on today’s hottest social issues.Uses resources to explain historical and contemporary conditions to understand global issues, conflicts and events.ProCon presents controversial issues in a balanced, comprehensive pro-con format.PeriodicalsProQuestFind magazine and newspaper and articles on your topic drawing 2000+ periodicals, newspapers and dissertations.Gale General OneFileProvides access to periodical articles on numerous topics.EBSCO Newspaper SourceProvides access to national, International and Regional newspapers.Academic JournalsAcademic OneFileProvides access to full-text, peer reviewed, academic journal articles in all fields.Academic Search PremierProvides access to numerous academic journals from multiple disciplinesMultimedia/ VideoBrainPop MultimediaBrainPop collection includes animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, concept mapping all mapped to Academic Standards and searchable using a standards tool.Discovery Video StreamingDiscovery Streaming includes videos, interactive texts, eBooks, and assessments and standards search.Khan AcademyLibrary of videos covering K-12 math, science topics including biology, chemistry and physics as well as topics such as finance and history.eBooksBook Collection: Nonfiction High School EditionProvides access to numerous nonfiction books that are great for research.Follett ShelfSearch for eBooks in our Book online catalog.??To view only use guest access.?To check books out, use student ID as username/ last name as password.OverdriveGreenwich Public Schools digital library collection of eBooks and Audio Books, integrated with our Library collection. ................
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