As a Premier Google Partner in education, Amplified IT brings a unique blend of instructional and technical skills to K12 schools across North America. Already working with over 4,000 school districts, we have assisted schools to develop actionable roadmaps for Google for Education technology which enable them to achieve their vision.
Google for Education Reference Districts are districts that demonstrate excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology, including Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks, to drive impact and positive learning outcomes.
We would like to highlight these special districts for their success in adopting and leveraging Google for Education through initiatives that establish a foundation of technological dexterity for their students.
Roxbury Public Schools
Succasunna, New Jersey
The 1:1 initiative has resulted in 100% use of Google Classroom, Google Drive and other apps by staff and admin. Simple things like reducing our paper budget and increasing our digital footprint to allow for collaboration, create live docs, living curricula and to be remotely accessible at all times, is just the start. Instruction has expanded, curricula has been created to proactively address technology skills/standards and immediate feedback to assess for mastery/understanding have been evident! -Elizabeth Omegna, Assistant Principal, Eisenhower Middle School
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District Challenges
• 5:1 ratio requiring computer lab scheduling
• No remote access to files created in class
• BYOD proved consistent and created inequity
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Actions
• 1to1 Chromebook Adoption
• Full Google adoption for students and staff
• Support & training supplied by Amplified IT to ensure best practices & Adoption success
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Results
• 96% of grade 7-12 students submit assignments in Classrooms
• 72% of Teachers found access to online resources has provided more spontaneous learning opportunities
• Staff are supported through coaching and ongoing, sustained professional development
With the implementation of our 1-to-1 Chromebook program and our use of the Google Workspace for Education tools, we have seen tremendous growth in the integration of technology within the classroom. The collaborative nature of Google Workspace for Education tools allows teachers to provide timely feedback to students. Full integration between tools helps teachers to analyze assessment data so lessons can be personalized and instruction can be differentiated based on student needs. This timely feedback allows students to produce better quality work.
Amplified IT tools:
Chrome Gopher: Chromebook management and reporting
G Suite Admin Console Audit: Ensuring Google Admin Console is set up with Education Best Practices standards
Technical Services Support: Training and assistance on technical issues within the Google Workspace for Education platform
Stories of Impact : Roxbury Public Schools
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Oak Lawn, IL
“At Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 technology serves as a vital conduit and accelerator for helping students learn how to learn. We aim for students to be immersed within an educational context that promotes contemporary literacies, building modern foundational skills through content exploration, and the creation of experiences that foster insatiably curious thinkers and determined problem solvers,” said Chief Information Officer, Joseph Macchia.
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District Challenges
• Mix-use devices without organized management
• Inconsistent digital learning experiences
• Difficult Operating System
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Actions
• 1to1 Chromebook Adoption
• Full Google adoption for students and staff
• Support & training to develop powerful learning experiences
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Results
• 100% of students exhibit marked academic & social/emotional growth
• System-wide student growth in Mathematics.
• Faculty regularly share their practices, successes, and resources
The largest outcomes have come in terms of the type of work students are doing each day. The ability for our staff members to connect different ideas together with a suite of technology is inspiring to watch.
The work is more authentic and individualized because of the flexibility built into the platform. It has allowed our faculty to become more responsive in the classroom and our administration to use data and influence culture in more meaningful ways. Our journey with Google thus far has empowered us all with a set of tools that helps the entire learning community share and build upon the learning of each other. With the tools at our fingertips, we have continued to ‘learn today for a successful tomorrow’.
Stories of Impact : Oak Lawn 123