The learning environment is more dynamic than ever before, and as a result, today’s learners are very different from those that our educational system was designed for. With the advancement in technology, classrooms are being remodeled and redefined in a number of ways to fit the evolving needs of modern digital learners.
Below we look at reasons why students need technology in the classroom environment and beyond and how it can impact engagement:
Helps connect students to the real world
Prepares students for the workforce
Encourages collaboration
Access information more easily
Teaches students how to be responsible online
Adds a fun-factor to learning
Aim
The aim of this project is to provide a One-to-One Chromebook scheme for all students. These devices will be purchased by Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form and lent to the students. The students will use the Chromebooks during most lessons. These devices will go home with the students so that we can be sure that all students have access to learning/homework outside of school.
The students will be expected to treat their device with care, ensure its fully charged at the start of the school day, and bring it to all lessons.
We have recently upgraded our school Wi-Fi and network to cope with the extra number of machines that will connect to it. Chromebooks also easily connect to a home Wi-Fi network using your own password.
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form aspires to provide students with the tools needed to be successful, students will need to respect their device as it should last them throughout their schooling with us.
The cost of the Chromebook is covered by the school and we will ask that parents contribute to a yearly maintenance agreement to ensure that if for any reason the Chromebook needs repair due to malfunction then we have the means to make a speedy repair or replacement.
Key Documents
Below are documents that you will need to be aware of as part of our ‘Chromebook For All’ launch:
