Technology
STEM Lab
At Swanson we believe that meaningful technology integration is essential to learning. We use cutting-edge technology to collaborate, communicate, and learn. Every student gets a free device checked out to them during the school year, so they have access to learning 24/7. As teachers and students, we strive to practice ethical use of technology by being good digital citizens.
We are blessed to have a new state of the art STEM Lab filled with amazing tools. We integrate technology into all of our subjects and believe it is our duty to prepare students for the future. Technology isn't a substitution for tools that we are already using--it allows for outcomes to be achieved in ways not previously possible!
Our STEM Lab was mostly funded by the Gill Foundation. Check out this video starring Swanson Colts and see why Tim Gill is such an amazing advocate for STEM in Jeffco. We are so blessed to have Mr. Gill as a community partner!
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.
Keeping kids Safe Online at Home
All 1st-5th graders get a Chromebook
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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 Application | Instructional Intent |
|---|---|
| Actively Learn |
Students engage through texts and videos for ELA, Science & Social Studies (5-12 grades.) |
| Adobe Express |
Quickly and easily make standout content from thousands of beautiful templates. |
| Animation-ish | Web animation storytelling software |
| Book Creator |
Using creativity and critical thinking to create books. |
| Common Sense Media |
Digital citizenship |
| Discovery Streaming |
Multimedia service, content related videos, lesson plans etc. |
| EdPuzzle |
Crop a video, record and embed quizzes. |
| Epic Books |
Online collection of books |
| Google Classroom |
Free web service that makes it easy for learners and instructors to connect—inside and outside of school. |
| Google Expeditions |
Virtual Field Trips |
| Gmail |
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. |
| Google Sheets |
Spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online. |
| Google Docs |
Create, Edit, Share and Collaborate online. |
| Infinite Campus |
Students can view assignments, grades, attendance, and more. |
| Kahoot |
Create, Play and Share your own learning games and quizzes. |
| Khan Academy |
Tutorial helps students to go deeper with arithmetic. |
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Differentiated literacy instruction for students in grades K-6. |
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| Mystery Science |
Science lessons and activities to engage K-6 students |
| Note Flight | Online music writing application |
| NWEA MAP |
Testing app enables students to take assessments |
| Pear Deck |
Interactive digital tool within Google slides |
| Pebble Go |
Research tool for young learners, provides research databases |
| Prodigy | Games to build math skills |
| Read and Write for Google |
It is a series of extensions and web-based applications that make reading and learning on the web more accessible. |
| Scratch | Coding stories, animations, and games |
| Securly Classroom |
Cloud-based classroom management tool for Chrome |
| Securly Home |
Families have the ability to monitor and control their student's internet activity on a district device while at home.< |
| Seesaw |
A digital portfolio tool that empowers students to independently document their work, learning, and progression throughout the year. |
| Soundtrap |
Personal music studio where you can record your own creations. |
| Starfall |
Teaches basic English reading and writing skills |
| TestNav |
Pearson test delivery platform |
| Typing Club | Learn touch typing online. |
| WeVideo |
A cloud-based, online video editing tool for students and teachers that is collaborative, simple and intuitive to use. |
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.