Technology
Learn about Jeffco’s technology offerings including Tech for Ed, digital citizenship and wellness, learning applications and tech support.
Student Devices
Students in the first through fifth grades have district provided Chromebooks through the Tech4Ed program. Kindergarteners are currently 1-1 with school owned IPads.
This is a list of our current recommendations for devices coming home.
|
Grade |
Devices going home nightly |
Summer |
|---|---|---|
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Kindergarten |
Not in TechforEd. |
Device needs to be accessible if the student is in JSEL. |
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Grade 1 |
Device stays at school nightly unless the teacher sends it home. |
Device goes home over the summer. |
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Grades 2-3 |
All families have the option/opportunity to take home nightly. Teachers can send it home for assignments. |
Device goes home over the summer. |
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Grade 4 |
All devices go home with students nightly. |
Device goes home over the summer. |
Digital Learning Applications
To learn more about these digital learning applications, please contact the digital teacher librarian.
| Digital Learning Appication | Instructional Intent |
|---|---|
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Bits Box |
Teaches kids the basics of coding. |
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Canva |
Teaches kids design basics, used for presentations or making posters. |
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Class Dojo |
Behavior management system |
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Code.org |
Teaches kids the basics of coding. |
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Commonlit |
Provides on-level reading passages and quizzes. |
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Common Sense Media |
Teaches kids about digital citizenship. |
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Epic |
Provides ebooks and audiobooks. |
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Flipgrid |
Interactive way of answering questions and presenting information. |
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Google Drawings |
Allows kids to create drawings or posters to showcase learning. |
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Google Earth |
Used as an extension for social studies. |
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Google my Maps |
Used as an extension for social studies. |
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Khan Academy |
Math intervention and support |
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mclass: DIEBELS |
Used for formative and summative assessment of reading fluency. |
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Padlet |
Interactive way of answering questions and presenting information. |
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Read.org |
Provides on-level reading passages and quizzes. |
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Typing Club |
Teaches kids typing basics. |
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Wonderopolis |
Provides interest based articles to encourage curiosity. |
Last updated on 8/15/2023
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.
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.