- Cedar Hill ISD
- Power Up- Longhorns Connected
Power Up- Longhorns Connected
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As part of the Power Up:Longhorns Connected initiative, every scholar will receive a Chromebook to aid in their learning.
Overview
In Cedar Hill ISD, our Power Up: Longhorns Connected program will continue our commitment of unlocking every Longhorn’s potential.
Having digital devices available to scholars 24/7 will support the design of lessons that meet the individual needs of learners both inside and outside the four walls of the traditional classroom. Technology is a foundational tool scholars will use to support the development of the attributes of the Cedar Hill ISD Learner Profile.
The goal of Cedar Hill ISD’s Power Up: Longhorns Connected is to empower our scholars so they leave us with the skills and knowledge needed to be globally competitive, now and in the future.
Distribution
Every scholar enrolled in CHISD will participate in the Power Up: Longhorns Connected initiative. Every CHISD scholar will receive a Chromebook that is labeled with a CHISD barcode, a protective case with their name on it, and a power cord.
Devices at Home
Chromebook use will be filtered and monitored both on and off campus using a district owned filter and management software.
Additional information Can be found in the Power Up: Longhorns Connected Handbook or within the questions below. If your question is not addressed below, you can also email devicesupport@chisd.net for more information.
If you are unable to resolve issues with your device, the next step would be to email devicesupport@chisd.net or contact the campus technical assitant in the Library. This email will be routed to the person who can best help you solve your problem.
FAQ
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What will each scholar receive?
Every CHISD scholar will receive a Chromebook that is labeled with a CHISD barcode, a protective case with their name on it, and a power cord.
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When will each scholar receive their device?
During the 2021-22 school year, every scholar enrolled in CHISD will receive a Chromebook during school.
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Who will receive Chromebooks to take home?
Every CHISD scholar will be eligible to receive a Chromebook.
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What is a Chromebook?
A Chromebook is a laptop that runs on the cloud-based Chrome operating system (OS). The Chromebook uses cloud-based storage, web applications and Google Apps for Education. Since Chromebooks operate using Chrome OS, they boot in seconds, unlike computers running a Windows or Mac operating system. Additionally, they are by design not vulnerable to viruses and most malware that impacts other operating systems.
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Why a Chromebook?
After researching various devices and current District usage, it was determined that a Chromebook would best serve scholar needs while being the most cost efficient. The Chromebooks the District currently uses have proven to have a long lifespan, while requiring less troubleshooting and maintenance than other computers. The administration of the devices is extremely streamlined, which saves significantly on personnel costs. The Chromebook is a rugged laptop built to withstand everyday school activities. When a scholar needs additional local storage capacity, the Chromebook has an SD card slot or may use an external USB drive. It is recommended that scholars save their work in their Cedar Hill ISD Google Drive where there is unlimited space available.
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Can Chromebooks be logged into with a non-Cedar Hill ISD Google account?
No, District Chromebooks are restricted to chisd.net accounts.
