Technology
Red Rocks Elementary values balance and believes students need to know how and when to use technology for further learning. Jeffco uses Google Suite for Education and other tools to empower students individually and collaboratively. These tools help to construct knowledge, identify and solve problems and communicate using a variety of digital media responsibly and ethically.
Technology is used at Red Rocks to differentiate by process, product and content, increase student efficiency, and organization while increasing students' abilities.
- Collaborate
- Communicate
- Critically think
- (Be) Creative
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.
Digital Learning Applications
To learn more about these digital learning applications, please contact the digital teacher librarian.
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Online curriculum platform to engage learners in deeper learning. |
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Adobe Express is an integrated suite of media creation applications for mobile and web developed by Adobe Systems. |
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Book Creator allows you to bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom in any grade level or subject area through the creation of digital books. |
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Digital literacy resource that pairs animated stories with nonfiction eBooks/ access from Jeffco Public Library |
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Interactive classroom management tool |
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Digital citizenship |
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Multimedia service, content related videos, lesson plans etc. |
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Creates Citations/Bibliographies |
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Crop a video, explain it with your own voice and embed questions to guide learning. |
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Free web service that makes it easy for learners and instructors to connect—inside and outside of school |
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Store information, share information, presentations, spreadsheets, |
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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. |
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Custom mapping, explore new cities, or demonstrate understanding |
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Spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online |
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Translates text, speech, images, sites |
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Create, Edit, Share and Collaborate online |
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Create, Play and Share your own learning games and quizzes |
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Tutorial helps students to go deeper with arithmetic |
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Allows students to access news stories from several sources that match their reading level |
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Testing app enables students to take assessments |
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Create animated videos |
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Assistive technology ex. speech to text |
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Learning management system for Jeffco Schools |
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Screen mirroring and content monitoring tool |
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Interactive whiteboard software |
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Take pictures of their worksheets, or import worksheets from anywhere on their device. |
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Pearson test delivery platform |
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School library catalog |
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Online publishing and creativity platform |
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Articles and videos supporting a daily question generated by children around the world |
Digital Citizenship and Wellness at Red Rocks Elementary
Red Rocks Elementary School uses a digital citizenship curriculum developed by Common Sense Media. Digital citizenship topics change monthly and videos may differ for each grade level.
Three kindergarten through second grade topics address internet awareness and the safety of information.
Monthly Digital Citizenship Topics
- August - Expectations and device care
- September - Digital footprint and identity
- October – Cyberbullying
- November – News and media literacy
- December – Privacy and security
- January – Media balance and well-being
- February – Relationships and communications
- March-May
August - Expectations and device care
September - Digital footprint and identity
October – Cyberbullying
November – News and media literacy
December – Privacy and security
January – Media balance and well-being
February – Relationships and communications
March-May
Student Expectations and Device Care
It is the student's responsibility to care for their devices. Red Rocks students are assigned one device to use throughout their elementary years except kindergarten. In fifth grade, students will receive a device that they will take to middle school with them.
Kindergarten through fourth grade devices are only sent home at the discretion of the teacher or student’s request.
Resources
- Student Expectations and Device Care (Disregard information about accidental protection. Jeffco will now cover the cost of repairs for all devices).
- Lost Chargers: Contact the office. There is a specific model that needs to be purchased that will not cause damage to the motherboard. The cost is about $27.
Login Information
Learning management systems
Subscription-based learning tools
Creative tools
Device Support
Chromebook troubleshooting
Most Chromebook problems can be resolved by the following steps. Contact the digital librarian if you continue to have trouble.
- Clear browser history and cookies
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete
- Choose the drop-down arrow and select “all time”
- On the bottom right, click the blue “Clear Data” button
- Remove unauthorized extensions.
- In the upper right corner, click on the 3-dot menu
- Go to "More Tools"
- Click on "Extensions"
- Remove any extensions that have to do with background images, screen savers or cursers
- Final step
- Shut the device down completely
- Turn it back on and log back in
For broken devices please contact the digital teacher librarian.
Support and tutorials
- Gmail and Google Chat
- Parent Guide to Seesaw
- Seesaw Tutorial for Students
- Jeffco Parent Guide to Google Classroom
- How to Record Your Screen
Internet help
Jeffco provides a limited number of internet hot spots for families to use. Contact the digital teacher librarian for details.
Security
Securly
Securly allows teachers to monitor student internet activity and send messages to the entire class or individual students. Classroom Securly only monitors student activity during the school day. To monitor your child's internet activity after school, use the free Securly Home App.
- What is the Securly Home App?
- Securly Home App - Getting Started
- Securly Home Family Presentation
- Securly Home Troubleshooting Guide
- Privacy, Filtering & Internet Security
Data security
If a child accesses an inappropriate website, please contact the digital teacher librarian as soon as possible. Include the URL and the details of the discovery.
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.