1:1 Program

Goals

1. Extend and expand learningbeyond the school day-anytime, anywhere learning.
2. Increase student engagementand productivity through personalized learning.
3. Enable students to express their learning in new, innovative ways usingtechnology.
4. Prepare students for success in a digitally global world.

Acceptable Use

The Laurel School District considers Chromebook and Internet usage both a privilege and a necessity for students to bridge the limits of our physical surroundings and to experience enhanced learning. Therefore, we view our staff, students, and families as vital stewards of our students' 1:1 learning.

Responsibilities

District

• The District will provide eachstudent with a chromebook/ipad/laptop (device) to enable access to learning at and away from school.
• The District will monitor, manage,and maintain all devices, as theseare the property of the Laurel School District.

Parent

• Parents will monitor the responsible use, daily care, and maintenance of the device.
• Parents will purchase insurance or be responsible for the cost of repairs. (More information willbe provided prior to start ofschool year).

Student

• Students will have the device available for learning at home and at school and will use the device for school use only.
• Students will be digitally responsible and treat the device with care at all times.

Getting Started with Your Chromebook

Chromebook

• Chromebooks can only be accessed with your Laurel issued Google account.
• Before logging in, connect your Chromebook to your home Wi-Fi.
• Log into your Chromebook with your Google credentials
• firstname.lastname@students.laurel.k12.de.us - I think we can change it so we don’t have to put in @students.laurel.k12.de.us...thoughts?
  • e.g john.smith@students.laurel.k12.de.us
  • The default password is Dogs plus student ID (lunch number) e.g. Dogs12345
• Ask your teacher or contact the school office if you need help identifying a username or password.

ClassLink

1. ClassLink is the portal to all Laurel School District Apps.
2. The homepage for all Chromebooks is ClassLink or visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/laurel
3. Log into ClassLink with Google credentials. (firstname.lastname only)
4. Once logged in you can access the applications you need for schoolwork

Google Drive

• Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google.
  • Files are saved to the cloud and can be accessed at any time and from any device.
  • Share and collaborate files with others.
• Locate Google Drive in ClassLink or visit https://drive.google.com
• Log into Google Drive with Google credentials.
• Every file in the district managed Google Drive goes through filtering software that scans language and images.
• Students have adequate Google Drive storage for all school assignments.
• Laurel recommends organizing Google Drive files by grade level and by content area.
  • Create a grade level folder and move your files into that folder.
  • Within that folder add more folders for each content area.
  • Sort your files into content areas folders.
• Be sure to add a title to the Google Drive files to help make searching for files easier.

Schoology

1. Schoology is the learning management system that students use to communicate with teachers. Information and assignments will be posted here.
2. Locate Schoology in ClassLink or visit https://laurel.schoology.com
3. Log into Schoology with Google credentials.
4. Once you are signed in, select “Courses” at the top of the Schoology home page.
5. Select each course and familiarize yourself with the content.

1:1 Applications for All Students

ClassLink

1. ClassLink is the portal to all Laurel School District Apps.
2. The homepage for all Chromebooks is ClassLink or visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/laurel
3. Log into ClassLink with Google credentials. (firstname.lastname only)
4. Once logged in you can access the applications you need for schoolwork

Google

Accessing Google Applications

Every student has a google account.  

The format is firstname.lastname@students.laurel.k12.de.us 
e.g john.smith@students.laurel.k12.de.us

The default password is Dogs plus student ID (lunch number) e.g. Dogs12345

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Gmail

Every student has an email address through Google.  Email can be accessed through ClassLink

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Google Drive

Every student has access to Google Drive.  Google Drive can be access through ClassLink

Step by Step:Finding Files On Google Drive

Video:How To Search in Google Drive

Schoology

1. Schoology is the learning management system that students use to communicate with teachers. Information and assignments will be posted here.
2. Locate Schoology in ClassLink or visit https://laurel.schoology.com
3. Log into Schoology with Google credentials.
4. Once you are signed in, select “Courses” at the top of the Schoology home page.
5. Select each course and familiarize yourself with the content.

Zoom

Getting Started With Zoom on your Chromebook

Test your mic

Test your camera

Achieve 3000 Literacy

Online literacy program that provides nonfictionreading content to students in grades 1–12 andfocuses on building phonetic awareness,phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.

Achieve3000 Literacy is accessed through ClassLink

Achieve 3000 Math

Support students' math fluency and skillsmastery through individualized practicedesigned to mimic a one-on-one tutoringsession with step-by step support.

Access Achieve3000 Math

Dreambox

DreamBox is an adaptive, online, K-8 math program designed to complement classroom instruction and proven to positively impact student outcomes. Combining a motivating, game-like environment with a rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum it responds to learners’ actions and decisions by continuously adapting to support student competency with math concepts, and promoting strategies for fluency and application- all while empowering educators with real-time data and academic insights to inform instruction. As a student works in DreamBox for one minute, the program collects, analyzes and responds to over 800 data points about that student and how he/she learns. DreamBox challenges and motives all students in three-age appropriate and responsive learning environments- struggling, advanced and on-level ensuring every learner receives instruction in the environment that is right for them.

Dreambox is accessed through ClassLink

Sora

Sora is a new user-friendly app thatempowers students to discover and enjoyebooks and audiobooks, for both leisureand class-assigned reading.

Sora is access through ClassLink

1:1 Applications for Elementary Students

SmartyAnts (Grades K-2)

Online literacy program that provides nonfictionreading content to students in grades K–2 andfocuses on building phonemic awareness,phonics, fluency, reading comprehension,vocabulary, and writing skills.

SmartyAnts is accessed through ClassLink

Zearn Math

Zearn's 1-5 math program is designed to be anengaging and accessible math learning experiencefor all kids. It offers frequent checks forunderstanding, interactive visuals to keep lessonsfun and entertaining, and precise feedback at theexact moment a student begins to struggle.

Access Zearn through ClassLink

1:1 Applications for Secondary Students

edmentum

Edmentum can be accessed through ClassLink

DO:

Use your Chromebook for educational purposes only

Keep your Chromebook charged

Keep your Chromebook in a secure location

Bring you Chromebook back with you on the first day of school-you will need it

Don't:

Loan your Chromebook to anyone or leave it unattended

Carry your Chromebook by the screen

Close your Chromebook with objects in the keyboard

Use your Chromebook for gaming or personal web browsing

Write on or decorate the Chromebook 

Cleaning

• Power off the Chromebook
• Use a disinfectant wipe to clean
• keyboard, Chromebook case,and plastics
• Use soft cloth with a mild detergent to clean the screen

Remember, you are Reponsible!

The Chromebook belongs to the Laurel School District and is an instructional material checked out to you. 

The student and their parents/guardians are responsible to keep the Chromebook safe and secure from loss and/or damage. Fees for loss of or damage to the Chromebook will be assessed.

You may purchase optional insurance to cover damages.

Learn More About the Insurance Program

Register for Chromebook Insurance Through SmarT Tech

Repair Costs

Part	Cost
Entire Chromebook Loss or Destruction	$150
Charger Loss or Destruction	$25
Broken Screen	$50
Keyboard/Palm rest Destruction	$20
Broken lens/camera	$20
Other	Priced as Needed

Schoolology Information Page

Step by Step Guides

• Parent Guide
• Sign up for a Parent Account
• Adding an additional Child to your Parent Account
• Parent Accounts for IOS and Android Apps

Parent Portal Instructional Video