Technology
Communication, creativity, collaboration and critical-thinking skills are essential for success in the 21st century. And Dakota Ridge High School (DRHS) is committed to preparing students to be college- and career-ready. Toward that vision, DRHS, in collaboration with Jeffco, launched the 1:1 Chromebook initiative.
Each grade level has ongoing access to technology so students can practice and apply today’s needed skills and prepare for a variety of postsecondary options.
Students keep the device over school breaks and summers, making learning a year-round activity.
Benefits of 1:1 Technology
Parents and teachers alike are concerned with the safety of students online and making sure they are actively engaged in class. Chromebooks received through the school contain software that allows teachers to monitor all student screens (turning them off to minimize distractions, for example) and project student work to the front of the room.
In addition, the devices:
- Give students real-world technology experience and application needed for future careers and college
- Encourage increased creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills through assignments that are not possible without technology
- Allow teachers to differentiate lessons to meet students at various stages of learning
- Enable teachers to collect instant data on student learning and immediately adjust instruction accordingly
- Customize learning through the use of a variety of technological tools
- Provide consistency for all teachers and students
- Are managed by Jeffco for added security
- Allow for automatic connection to the fastest network
- Allow for educational apps to be pushed out to all student devices
- Allow students to take state-mandated tests on their device
- Have a minimal tech fee, come with a device warranty and can be repaired through the school
Digital Learning Applications
To learn more about these digital learning applications, please contact the digital teacher librarian.
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A creation tool for posters, infographics, images, social media posts, videos, and more!!! Log-in with your Google account and get creative. |
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Create graphics with text and images - Jeffco Supported! |
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Create videos by uploading images and/or video, adding narration and background music - Jeffco Supported! |
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Create videos with your pictures and video clips |
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Book Creator is a simple digital tool for creating awesome digital books. Combine images, texts, audio, and video. Create comics, poetry books, digital portfolios, research journals, and more! |
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Create digital graphics and infographics |
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Fakebook, arcade games, magazine covers, etc. |
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Create newspaper clippings, movie clapboard, and other fun images |
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Gmail at Jeffco is an instructional tool for 2nd-12th grade students and staff that allows users to more efficiently and effectively communicate.Gmail has filtering tools, managed by the District, that will provide students with a safe and secure District email. GMail permissions are set by grade-level bands. |
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Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. |
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Google Docs - A web-based application in which documents can be created, edited and stored online. Sharing options enable real-time collaboration with others. Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and a full-featured Web browser. |
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Google Drive - Store your files securely and access them from any device using Google Drive. You can also open and edit your files from any device. Sharing options enable realtime collaboration with other users. Google Drive Lessons |
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Google Forms - is a tool that is part of Google Drive for creating surveys, tests, or web input forms. Google forms allows anyone to create an easy to use web form, tie it to a spreadsheet where you can track and analyze results. |
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Google Keep - Create different kinds of notes, including text, lists, images, and audio. Sharing options enable real-time note collaboration with other users. |
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Google Sheets - A web-based application in which spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online. Sharing options enable real-time collaboration with others. Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and a full-featured Web browser.Google Sheets. |
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Google Sites is a free and easy way to create and share webpages. |
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Google Slides - A web-based application in which presentations can be created, edited and stored online. Sharing options enable real-time collaboration with others. Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and a full-featured Web browser. |
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Comic Creators |
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Organize and collaborate with digital sticky notes |
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Use with Google Slides to make your presentation interactive and to collect audience responses. Students can use this tool too! |
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Create infographics, presentations, print documents |
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Free online Photoshop-like editor |
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Comic Creators |
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Create mind maps |
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Create slides with images, animated elements, and music |
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Create presentations |
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Free screen-recording tool |
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Soundtrap is a personal music studio where you can record your creations with your device microphone. There is an extensive collection of beats, loops, and instruments or connect your own musical instruments to create a unique sound. Make music in real time and share your music with friends. |
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Create presentations in a timeline format |
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Create word clouds |
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Create interactive timelines |
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Comic Creators |
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Online voice recorder |
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Create speaking characters |
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WeVideo is a cloud based online video editing tool that is collaborative, simple, and intuitive. Use this tool to be creative with storytelling and engage in multimodal media opportunity. |
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Create videos - Jeffco Supported! |
Digital Learning Applications in Jeffco
All students and teachers have access to premium digital learning applications with their Jeffco log-in credentials. A consistent core set of applications allows for student data privacy aligned to state legislation and seamless access for personalized learning. This includes single sign-on (SSO) and integration of applications.
Policies & Procedures
Resources
TechForEd
Students can access a Jeffco-purchased and managed Chromebook to personalize their learning.
Tech Support
Jeffco families and students can get support for device troubleshooting, password resets, system questions and more.
Data Privacy & Security
Jeffco has adopted safeguards for student data privacy and security.
Digital Citizenship & Wellness
Jeffco prioritizes digital citizenship and promotes the safe, responsible use of technology.
Tech for Ed in Jeffco
Jeffco Public School’s 1:1 program provides first- through 12th-grade students in neighborhood and option schools a district Chromebook. This creates an equitable and sustainable model for technology-enabled classrooms that prepares students to thrive in a connected, digital world in alignment with the Jeffco Thrives Strategic Plan.
All students can access a district-purchased and managed Chromebook to personalize their learning. This closes the digital device divide and addresses the inequities in classrooms to transform learning.
Students in grades K-12 can also access a variety of digital applications and consistent tools that give them opportunities to demonstrate learning in creative and challenging ways. Each of the technology tools supports students as creators, collaborators and innovative problem solvers rather than as consumers of information.
The program also allows for professional development and learning for teachers to use the provided tools and devices to transform student learning experiences. Having consistent tools and opportunities for teacher training allows for more challenging learning and student engagement and deeper technology integration.