Chromebooks!

This year includes many positive changes, as well as continued practices in excellence. At Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School at Donna Klein Jewish Academy, we pride ourselves on keeping current and embracing innovation. With excitement, I share the news that beginning this year, all Rosenblatt High School students and faculty are using Chromebooks. Chromebooks are the best fit technology for us, based on last year’s technology feedback, discussions, and surveys.  

Last year, our Chromebook pilot program was well received and lauded by both faculty and students.  Chromebooks excel in writing and collaborative work facilitated by Google Apps for Education (GAFE).  We were one of  the first GAFE schools to adopt the Google Classroom Learning Management System last year. This program enables students to receive most of their assignments digitally, as well as to turn in their assignments online, and receive their grade feedback notifications.  Google Classroom is linked to students’ school email addresses.  Outstanding and noteworthy features of Google Classroom include notifications and mobile apps, allowing students to have access to school work even on the “go.”  

In addition to Chromebooks, this year we are excited to announce our first year charter recognizing our National Technological Honor Society chapter.  Students will have to meet high standards for membership, by invitation.  Their contributions to our school include participating in our SWAT (Students Willing to Assist with Technology) Team.  We are proud of their academic and service work.