Technology
Columbine Hills Elementary School is a 1:1 school, which means that every student in Kindergarten-5th grade has a device assigned to them. Students in grades 1-5 are automatically enrolled in Jeffco’s TechforEd program and use a federally-funded Chromebook. Our Kindergarten students use school-owned Chromebooks. Some students are also supplied with a district-issued iPad.
- Exceptional Student Services
- Mimioboard
- All classrooms are equipped with a state-of-the-art Mimioboard
- Digital Citizenship
- Securly Classroom/Home
- Links to digital tools used at CHE
- Low-cost internet options
Digital Learning Applications at Columbine Hills Elementary
To learn more about these digital learning applications, please contact the digital teacher librarian.
Digital Learning Application | Instructional Intent |
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Google Workspace | G Suite Training is a Chrome extension that offers simple and interactive training lessons to get you up and running fast with G Suite (formerly Google Apps). |
Seesaw | Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning at school. Students can use photos, videos, drawings, text notes and links to show what they know. Seesaw portfolios can easily by shared with parents. |
Book Creator | "Book Creator is the simple way to make your own publishable ebooks. Add video and music, and even record your voice. Use the pen tool to draw and annotate your book. |
Soundtrap | Soundtrap is a digital audio workstation (DAW) accessible directly in your browser from a variety of devices, such as Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Linux, Android phones and tablets and iPads. Use Soundtrap by yourself to create your next hit or collaborate in the music making with people from all over the world. |
Discovery Education | Discovery Education partners with school districts to provide Digital textbooks, standards-aligned curricular resources, and transformative professional development to support schools as they make their digital transition and conversion. |
WeVideo | WeVideo is an online video creation program/website for video editing. You can use WeVideo any device. |
ClassDojo | ClassDojo is an interactive classroom management tool. Each student has a profile as well as their own avatar. Teachers can assign positive and negative points throughout a lesson. |
Khan Academy | Khan Academy is a personalized learning resource for all ages. The website offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. |
Hour of Code and Code.org Curriculum | Code.org is a tool that teaches students simple scripting and development. Students gain exposure to computer science in a fun and interactive manner. NOTE: STUDENTS MUST USE GOOGLE SIGN-IN |
Scratch (2nd grade+) and Scratch Jr. (K-2) | Scratch allows you to program your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively - essential skills for life in the 21st century. |
TypingClub (2nd grade+) | TypingClub is an online keyboarding platform. Each lesson provides instant, meaningful feedback that encourages students to continue practicing. You will be able to track your studentÕs progress and customize lesson plans through your instructor portal. |
ABCya! |
ABCya! - Multi-grade level, multi-discipline web-based learning games. |
Starfall | Starfall teaches basic English reading and writing skills. Primarily designed for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first grade. Offers both free and subscription resources. |
Storyline Online |
Storyline 360 is an e-learning authoring tool for custom course creationnPlay Video |
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.
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.