The San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD) aims to provide students with 24/7 access to Technology and web-based software by implementing a 2:1 Chromebook program. This plan includes providing every student with two Chromebook devices: one for use in the classroom and one at home. The goal is to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed in the digital age. To achieve this, the district will conduct a comprehensive Technology needs assessment to identify the district's specific needs in terms of student access to Technology and web-based software. A budget for implementing the student Chromebook program will be allocated, and vendors will be procured and evaluated to provide the devices. The district will also coordinate with the vendor to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure, establish a process for students to check out the devices from school and take them home, and create a maintenance plan for the devices. Usage and feedback will be monitored, and the district will evaluate the program regularly to ensure it meets its goals.

Additionally, the district will implement monitoring, filtering, and security measures to protect students and staff from cyber threats. A comprehensive digital literacy program will also be developed and implemented, as well as ongoing technical and pedagogical support. The plan will also be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and alignment with district policies and procedures.

Chromebook Orientation

Click the icon to learn how to use and take care of your Chromebook.

Chromebook Cart Management (For staff)

Suggestions for managing your tech-enhanced classroom with Chromebooks:

Use numbers or other labels to assign devices to students. Post a roster to remind students of assigned devices.
Be consistent and deliberate.
Establish control phrases for lids up, lids down, half-mast, hands off keyboards etc. to make transitions quick and easy.
Use non-verbal methods to indicate expectations (red, yellow, green color system, or picture displays to guide behavior and actions).
Get mobile and move around the room. Proximity enhances accountability and screen visibility.
Adjust seating arrangements to make screens more visible (e.g. place the teacher desk behind students).

Chromebooks Best Practices

As the school year nears closing, it's important for educators, students, and ed-tech support technicians to complete end-of-year duties to ensure devices are properly shut down and maintained during the summer months. Educators and students should be reminded to hold the power button for 5-10 seconds to log out and shut down devices after their last use. Ed-tech support technicians should emphasize summer charging best practices, which include keeping Chromebooks charged to at least 80% to avoid any issues with restarting them in the fall. These simple actions can help extend the lifespan of devices and ensure a smooth start to the new school year.

Digital Citizenship Orientation

Learn the basics of digital citizenship and read the Student Acceptable Use policy. Click each icon in your grade level to complete this session.

Password Dos & Don'ts

Elementary Students	Secondary Students
Pause & Think Online	How to Properly Cite Images (Click, Make a Copy for yourself)
Digital Etiquette	Digit Footprint and Online Reputations

Student Acceptable Use Policy

Using Zoom

Click the icon to learn how to join a SlzUSD Zoom meeting. There are many resources for Zoom on the SlzUSD Technology Zoom webpage.

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Student Access for Zoom SlzUSD

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