By Morgan Taylor – Editor-In-Chief

The Milford Public Schools recently held a “1:1” Chromebook roll-out for freshman at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools.

This process involves giving a Chromebook to every student. With technology on the rise in society and especially in schools, the district decided to take the initiative to help students adapt.

“The district recognizes that students are using technology as a tool for learning,” principal Mr. Thompson said. “While we have been using Chromebooks in the district for a while, allowing our high school students to have them as a resource beyond the school day just makes sense as so much of our instruction during and after class takes place on Google platforms.”

Many teachers already use resources such as Google Classroom to communicate with their students in and outside of the classroom.

“It makes communication between students and myself easier, improves student accountability, and with our rotating schedule, it helps keep teachers and students stay organized,” English teacher Mrs. Lucia said.

The freshmen received their Chromebooks over the last few weeks.

“So far, the response has been great,” Thompson said.

Students like freshman Shelby Green have been using their Chromebooks in classes and at home.

“Having the Chromebook gives us easy access to Google Classroom and instead of having to go to the library to get a Chromebook we have one on us at all times,” said Green.

A worry of many students is that they will accidentally break or mess up their Chromebooks.

“It’s like all instructional resources provided by the school (think big old books but less heavy!), so the expectation is the Chromebooks will be taken care of and properly stored and charged,” said Thompson. “If there is a damaged Chromebook, depending on the situation, we will address it accordingly. I give our kids enough credit to know how respectful and appreciative they are for this resource, so I don’t imagine a lot of messing up.”

As for prior computer labs and other technological resources, they will stay for now.

“Eventually, some will be re-purposed but some will remain as they have certain functions with specific purposes and software,” said Thompson.

Chromebooks will be given out to students currently in grades 10-11 in time for next year.