Chromebook Resources and Information

The focus of providing Chromebooks in the Wauconda CUSD 118 is to provide current tools and resources to the 21st Century Learner. Excellence in education requires that technology be seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program. Increasing access to technology is essential, and one of the learning tools of 21st Century students is the Chromebook. The individual use of Chromebooks is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential and to prepare them for post secondary education and the modern workplace. According to research and school reports, students who use a computing device in a one-to-one (1:1) education environment are more organized and engaged learners, attend school more regularly, advance their knowledge and understanding of technology, and become constructors and designers of information and ideas. The Chromebook is a next generation device that makes learning more engaging and accessible. Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents/guardians, and the extended community. However, technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher but transforms the teacher from the director of learning to a facilitator of learning. Effective teaching and learning with Chromebooks integrates technology into the curriculum anytime, anyplace.

We are excited about the ability to help facilitate a 1:1 Chromebook program for and with you. We have outlined a few processes below for quick reference as well as attached a few documents to the bottom of this page in case you have lost them or simply need another copy.

Picking Up Your Chromebook:

• Chromebooks will be deployed during the August Freshman Orientation Day at WHS. The process will be outlined for you that day.

• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR "DISTRICT 118 FRESHMAN 1:1 CHROMEBOOK INITIATIVE" FORM SIGNED BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET YOUR DEVICE (attached below).

• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET YOUR DEVICE.

Student HelpDesk Kiosk:

• Located in the Main Office (Next to Mrs. Berg's workstation).

• Be sure to fill in all the information and follow the steps outlined on the document there.

• Be sure to logout when you have finished.