WELCOME TO THE TECHNOLOGY CORNER RESOURCE SITE!!
We provide technology support for staff and students here at Lurgio. We are located in the back of the Media Center.
Students are encouraged to stop by if they are having any technology related issues.
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS
2022/23 Student Tech Orientation - Google Slides**.webmSTUDENT DATA PRIVACY
The Bedford School District has adopted a 1-to-1 Chromebook Program which includes the use of Google Workspace for Education, an extensive collection of productivity and collaborative tools used in our classrooms to enhance teaching and learning in innovative ways. In addition to Google Workspace for Education, our teachers use a variety of other online educational apps/tools with students. In today's technological landscape, there are inherent risks with online technology use particularly as it relates to student data privacy and security. The Bedford School District recognizes its ethical and legal responsibility to adequately protect student data and privacy as required under federal and state laws and district policies. In addition, the District believes that transparency with all district stakeholders with regard to its policies and practices around technology use and student data and privacy is important.
More information about the program can be found on the Data Privacy (Families) page of the BSD Technology Family Resources, located under the Technology Department Family tab of the District website (https://bit.ly/BSDDataPrivacyFamilies).
1 to 1 Chromebook program
The Bedford School District implemented a 1-to-1 Chromebook Program beginning in the fall of 2015. All students in grades 7 thru 12 are required to have a Chromebook device for use at school. This program has enabled tremendous opportunities for our students and teachers to improve teaching and learning.
Parents have three options:
Purchase a Chromebook yourself (Bring Your Own Chromebook - BYOC).
If you opt to provide a Chromebook device for your student, devices will need to be configured for your student and enrolled in our Chromebook management system. Devices can be brought in to be configured during our Chromebook Pickup Days being held Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18th in the Bedford High School Library. If your student is attending either of the Base Camp sessions, students can bring their chromebooks to Base Camp and they will be configured and returned to them on their final day of Base Camp.
Purchase a Chromebook directly from the district with a one-time payment.
The purchase option is model - HP Chromebook 11MK G9 Education Edition
Cost is for 2023/24 school year is $375 payable to Bedford School District (we accept cash, check and credit card payments through eFunds).
This amount will cover the device, one charger, and 4 years of insurance coverage. Insurance coverage will be provided by a CDW Protection plan and managed through the District's Technology Department.
Contact Donna Dennis (dennisd@sau25.net) to verify availability and purchase information.
Daily Loaner Option
If you choose not to purchase a chromebook, we will provide your child with a loaner chromebook and charger for the school year. Students participating in this option will take the loaner back and forth between home and school.
More information about the program can be found on the 1-to-1 Chromebook Program page of the BSD Technology Family Resources page, located under the Technology Department Family tab of the District website (https://bit.ly/bsdchrome1to1).
MEET OUR STAFF
Mrs. Dennis has worked in the Bedford School district since 1997 and has been the Digital Learning Specialist since 2000.
As the Digital Learning Specialist, she
Supports teachers integrating technology into current curriculum through collaboration, co-planning, modeling & co-teaching.
Provides professional development to teachers as determined by best practices and teacher need
Provides Gradebook & Report Card Support
Assists with troubleshooting hardware & digital tools
Assists in approval of any new digital tools
Assists & Plans RAL Digital Bootcamp Curriculum
Mrs. Manley has worked in the Bedford School district since 2018 as Lurgio's Technology Support Specialist.
As the Technology Support Specialist, she
Helps when tech issues arise in classrooms
Front-line support
Troubleshoots Chromebooks
Projector issues
Printer ink
Oversees the online textbooks