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Google Apps for Education

South Beloit CUSD 320 uses a variety of technology in the instructional and administration of the district.  In 2012, the district adopted Google Apps for Education.  This suite of productivity tools are easy for students and teachers to use, and completely free to public schools. For more information on Google Apps click the logo below.
 
Here is a 2 minute video that explains more about Google Apps for Education
 

What is Google Apps for Education?

Chromebooks

In order to be able to allow students better access to Google Apps, the district has adopted Chromebooks for all students. Chromebooks are laptops that run the Chrome browser and provide students easy access to the Google Apps as well as any website.
 
Here is a short video on why we use Google Chromebooks with our students
 

Chromebooks for Education Overview

 

Google Classroom

Teacher also use Google Classroom to provide students with online assignments.  Here is  a short video that explains how Google Classroom works.

Google Classroom 101