LMS Chromebooks
The Chromebook Support Page contains links to essential information and procedures that parents, staff, and students need to know in order for us to fully implement personalized learning, manage our students' Chromebooks effectively, and to provide support for students and teachers using Google Apps for Education.
Purpose of Personalized Learning
Greenville County School recognizes the importance of preparing students for 21st Century careers. The Personalized Learning Initiative, launched in August 2016, focuses on instruction that is:
- Paced to the learning needs of students
- Tailored to the learning preferences of students
- Customized to the interests of students
Mission of Personalized Learning at Lakeview Middle
The mission of the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative at Lakeview Middle School is to collaboratively foster learning with an engaging and challenging environment that will prepare our students for high school and beyond. The Chromebook will enable teachers to create a student-centered, student-driven environment that encourages innovation and creativity. In an ever-growing, globalized society, students will be able to use their personal device as a gateway to information, and as a means to collaborate with others. The staff will be provided with continual support and professional development to assist in the development of high-quality instruction for all students.
Goals and Objectives of the Program
Goal 1: Increase literacy skills through classroom instruction for students including fluency and reading for pleasure and to gain information for personal and academic
Objective 1: Provide necessary technology and training for students and teachers to facilitate pleasure reading and for informational text.
Objective 2: Provide reading materials to students and staff.
Objective 3: Utilize specific programs/applications for supplemental instruction in reading, math, science, and social studies.
Objective 4: Provide supporting accessories for technology for staff and students.
Goal 2: Increase student achievement by implementing common core and state standards through the use of technological applications of informational text.
Objective 1: Utilize tech-books in science, social studies, ELA, and Algebra I for instruction.
Objective 2: Implement the use of virtual field trips and video conferencing to fill gaps in background knowledge and vocabulary deficits.
Objective 3: Implement literary studies and information analysis in Gifted and Talented English/language arts, and English I Honors through digital media.
Goal 3: Lakeview Middle School teachers will utilize available technology to prepare and engage students in 21st Century learning.
Objective 1: Provide professional development for teachers and staff on utilizing tech books and e-readers.
Objective 2: Provide students and parents with the skills necessary to engage themselves into a digital world.
Objective 3: Provide opportunities for students and parents to become financially invested in 21st century education.
In order to accomplish our Personalized Learning goals, every student will be given a Dell Chromebook as the vehicle to power their learning for the upcoming school year and beyond!