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Information & Instructional Technology
Technology must be like oxygen:
Ubiquitous, necessary, and invisible.
- Chris Lehmann
Students
A device for every student. Each student is assigned a device for take-home and school use. Learning expands beyond the classroom walls, and technology makes information available when and where it's needed.
Support
If you need assistance, each site has a User Experience Support Specialist who is available for device and application assistance. Solutions Support Specialists at the District Office can assist those harder-to-solve questions.
Applications
We are fully committed to student success. Along with Google's Education applications, the district provides free access to dozens of apps for practicing skills, being creative, and thinking critically.
For Students
Information for Student Chromebooks
Care and Handling
Screen Care
The Chromebook screen can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment.
Try not to lean on top of the Chromebook with body weight.
Refrain from placing heavy textbooks or other items thrown into a backpack on top of the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.
Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks).
Do not hold or carry the Chromebook by the corner of the screen or keyboard - THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE.
Cleaning your Chromebook
Clean the screen with a soft, dry antistatic, or microfiber cloth. Do not use window cleaner or any type of liquid on the Chromebook. You can also use packaged pre-moistened eyeglass lens cleaning tissues to clean the screen.
General Precautions
No food or drink allowed near your Chromebook.
Insert cords, cables, and removable storage devices into the Chromebook with care.
Never carry your Chromebook while the screen is open.
Never shove your Chromebook into a locker or wedge it into a book bag as this could break the screen.
Charging
It is the student's responsibility to bring the Chromebook to school charged and ready to go each day. The Chromebook should be charged overnight to ensure a full charge for the following school day.
Wireless Internet Access
Union School District provides wireless Internet access at all campuses across the district. Chromebooks are configured to automatically connect to the wireless network when in range.
San Jose Public libraries provide free wireless Internet access. More information about how to access free wifi at San Jose libraries can be found here.
Comcast offers affordable Internet service through the Internet Essentials program to qualified households. More information about the program can be found here.
Think Before You Act
Don't share or post personal or private information about yourself or others online. Think before you post, the Internet is forever!
Communicate in ways that are kind and respectful, both online and in person.
Tell your teacher or appropriate staff member if you find threatening, disturbing or inappropriate content while using your Chromebook.
You should not be accessing and/or playing games on the Internet unless specifically allowed by a teacher or appropriate staff member.