Battle Ground Public Schools is continuing its 1:1 computing initiative, expanding to include all 3rd through 12th grade students.  Each student in these grades will be assigned a Chromebook to use not only during the school day, but also to take home until the end of the school year. 3rd-5th grade students will have access to a 1:1 environment using classroom carts, but will not take their Chromebooks home.  Students will be responsible for their device just as they would be for a textbook, and the Chromebook will be theirs to use for as long as they attend a school within the Battle Ground district, excluding summers. It enhances the learning experience by allowing students to complete tasks at home and share their work with family members.  This program is being instituted as a means to promote achievement and provide for flexible learning opportunities. 

We live in an increasingly connected world and we know that students today learn differently than we did. It is time we look forward to what can be and not teach as we were taught. One to one computing provides us with possibility. One device per child establishes technology as the tool it is, no different than the textbook, the pencil, and the paper. It simply is another way our children learn. We are in a different place technologically than we were 5 - 10 years ago. Computers are less expensive, easier to maintain, smaller, and faster than just a short time back. They provide us with tools that help us to be creative, to collaborate, to communicate anytime, anywhere an on any device and make learning accessible for everyone.

The first session in this Clue themed series introduces the ISTE standards, technology frameworks SAMR & TPACK, as well as Google Apps for Education.

This updated beginning session with a superhero theme introduces the ISTE standards, technology frameworks, and Google apps.

The middle session in the Clue series highlights how technology can boost engagement with activities like Breakout EDU and connects with Project Based Learning and lesson planning.

This updated superhero version of the middle session also highlights engagement with Breakout EDU and TPACK as well as introducing engaging programs like WeVideo and EdPuzzle.

The final Clue-themed session discusses digital citizenship concepts and introduces digital citizenship curriculum as well as planning ahead for technology expectations.

The updated superhero session includes a focus on digital citizenship, our digital citizenship curriculum, and establishing expectations for technology in the classroom.