Technology 1:1 FAQ's

• What does 1:1 mean?

  • The 1:1 (one to one) initiative provides each student with access to a district owned device, for educational purposes.

• Why is the district pursuing a 1:1 environment for our students?

  • CASD believes that it is important to move toward having technology integrated into the teaching and learning environment to develop 21st century skills for all of our students. The grant opportunity allows us to begin that integration.

• What will my child receive?

  • Secondary students (grades 6-12) receive a Chromebook, and mid-school year 24-25 Kindergarten through -5th grade students will be issued an iPad.

• Can students take the devices home?

  • Only students in grades 6-12 make take their devices home. They will be responsible for the safekeeping and charging of their devices each night.

• Will students have the option to leave them at school?

  • For the elementary level, there will be charging stations in the homerooms. Please contact your child's teacher directly to request an elementary students device be stored at school.

  • For secondary level students, the devices will be the responsibility of the student for safekeeping and charging each night. It is recommended that the device be taken home. Safe/secure storage/charging in each building is being reviewed (to be determined by need) for students whose parents request devices to stay at school. Please contact your child's principal to request your secondary students device be stored at school.

• Are families permitted to opt out? 

  • Parents/legal guardians do have a choice to opt out. However, students are all assigned a device for use in school. The students will still be responsible for the care of their computers in school (much like a textbook).

• Is there anything not covered by the insurance?  

  • The following examples are not covered in the insurance policy; however, it may not be limited to these examples: corrosion & rust, cosmetic damage, electrical breakdown, intentional acts, mechanical breakdown, theft from unlocked vehicle, mysterious disappearance/loss, wear & tear. All claims must be reported within 60 days of the damage or theft. All theft claims must have a police report filed within 5 days of the theft and must include the serial number on the report.

•  What is full price of a Chromebook replacement?   

  • The declared value at the time of insurance premium calculations is $240-325 per unit. Full replacement cost of the device is determined by the cost to the district to purchase its replacement. If a device is damaged intentionally, it is the responsibility of the family to cover the repair/replacement expenses of the district device.

• Is there an option to purchase to Chromebook?  

  • The option to purchase the Chromebooks does not currently exist. This option may be discussed in the future

• Have the teachers been trained on how to incorporate the use of these devices in the classroom/curriculum?

  • Teachers received training and will have ongoing training. Some teachers have had technology incorporated in the classroom for years and are excited to extend to home access as well. Teachers, who are more comfortable and experienced, will help to train other teachers. Our goal is to have this type of excitement and integration in all classrooms.

• What happens if my students need to get their laptop fixed or replaced?

  • The district will swap out the device to a student if his or her Chromebook needs to be repaired. This will likely be an older model, available in inventory.

• Is there filtering if I use my device on my home wifi?

  • The Chromebooks have filtering software on the device, installed by the district.