Ephesus began piloting teacher ChromeBooks in an effort to invest in more student devices, allowing us to have a 1:1 student-device ratio for the 2016-2017 school year.
We learned a great deal about the "G-Suite" (formerly called Google Apps for Education) and how to leverage them for high quality teaching and learning.
When students are enrolled in CHCCS, a G-Suite account is automatically generated. Not all educational Google products are in use for students. Your child's teacher can share with you which ones are most often used for instruction.
Now in year 2 of our digital learning pilot program, we have many more digital learning and teaching opportunities at our fingertips. We work together as Digital Learning team to screen websites and apps for your child's data protection. If a particular resource is assessed to have potential benefits for learning but requires parental permission for use with children under 13, we adhere to the CHCCS district and board policies for Technology in the Educational Program.
CHCCS Technology Responsible Use Policy
If for some reason, you would prefer for your child not to be a participant in technology-enhanced learning, you have the option to print this District opt-out form and return it to the school personnel listed. We work closely with parents and families to address any concerns you have about CHCCS digital learning and teaching.
Your child's teacher can provide specifics about what resources are being used during Learning Academy. While many digital resources are used district-wide and throughout the grades at Ephesus, our educators are trusted professionals who choose the appropriate resource for the learning goals in the classroom.
Our teachers continue to sharpen their skill sets to help transition our digital natives from tech consumers to creative learners with digital integrity.