Students to keep district-issued Chromebooks during summer break
Round Rock ISD students will take home their district-issued Chromebook over the summer.
Category: Instructional Technology
Students dive into the intersection of STEM and Esports on National STEM Day
On National STEM Day, students from Ridgeview Middle School, Blackland Prairie, Brushy Creek, and Pond Springs Elementary Schools, spanning grades 3 through 6, and members of the Girls Who Game club had the opportunity to explore Dell’s cutting-edge UT Austin Esport Arena and lounge.
Pre K Robotics: Coding with Trains
As technology continues to show up in the classroom, even our youngest students are getting a taste of it. Pre-K robotics was introduced this year in Round Rock ISD, with students as young as four learning the beginning stages of coding.
Students to keep District-issued Chromebooks during summer break
Round Rock ISD is excited to announce that all students can keep their District-issued Chromebook over the summer. Access to a Chromebook device promotes consistency and equitable access to online learning opportunities for all students.
Students who participate in the District-provided summer learning programs such as high school summer learning, Middle School Propel, and Elementary Launch will need to bring their Chromebooks with them each day.
Educational Robots invade Elementary Schools
LEGO® Robots are invading the elementary campuses at Round Rock ISD! Over 20 kits were purchased to give students hands-on experience in coding and building robotics. Watch how these students’ creations come to life!
Forest North Elementary: Exploring Video Production
Thanks to a grant from the Round Rock ISD Partners In Education (PIE) Foundation, students at Forest North Elementary are producing, shooting, and editing videos to share with classmates. From April Fools’ spoofs to Home Shopping Network Book Fairs, students are gaining valuable knowledge in the world of video production.
Students to keep District-issued Chromebooks this summer
Round Rock ISD is excited to announce all students will be able to keep their District-issued Chromebook over the summer. Having access to a Chromebook device promotes consistency and equitable access to online learning opportunities for all students.
Ridgeview Middle School Esports team advances to national league playoffs
In its second year as a campus club and first year as a competitive team, Ridgeview Middle School’s Esports team currently ranks fourth in its league. Fourth place qualifies the team to compete in the Spring playoffs. Esports is short for electronic sports, which is competitive, organized video gaming. The team’s 30 members, including sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, compete nationally in organized gameplay tournaments against other students their age.
Protect yourself online: December is Identity Theft Protection Awareness Month
In March 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense released the twelfth edition of their Identity Awareness, Protection, and Management (IAPM) Guide.
The guide details privacy considerations, recommendations, and step-by-step information to implement settings that maximize your online security It outlines the Department of Defense’s do’s and don’ts for online dating services, mobile wallets, messaging apps, social networking services (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter), photo sharing and storage services, securing home Wi-Fi networks, health and fitness trackers, and more.
Round Rock ISD supports 1:1 District-issued devices with website and on-campus specialists
Round Rock ISD’s 1:1 technology program ensures every student who needs a personal technology device is assigned a District-issued Chromebook. Students new to the District can check out a Chromebook from their campus. Having access to a Chromebook device promotes consistency and equitable access to online learning opportunities for all students.
Students to keep District-issued Chromebooks this summer
Round Rock ISD is excited to announce all students will be able to keep their District-issued Chromebook over the summer. Having access to a Chromebook device promotes consistency and equitable access to online learning opportunities for all students.
A new device in the classroom that has made an immediate impact
Elementary schools received interactive panels in late 2020 and they have had an immediate impact. Now installed at middle schools and soon high schools, teachers say they bring secondary students a sense of normalcy and connection while helping them teach.
Home Access Center adds report cards
“Adding report cards is another way the District continues to add value to the Home Access Center,” said Katie Rice, student application support manager. “HAC is a central location for parents and students to manage their grades, assignments, and other information related to campus life.”
Chromebook check-out gives students access to online at-home learning
Round Rock ISD prepared and checked-out thousands of Chromebooks to students who had no or limited access to devices for students to participate in at-home learning, which began on Monday, April 6. At-home learning is online teacher-facilitated instruction, using tools such as Google Classrooms and the District email system to communicate, receive, and submit assignments.
Due to Weather: Thursday Chromebook Distribution May Be Canceled, Friday Canceled
If weather determines that we need to reschedule or end distribution early, Round Rock ISD will contact families through direct text and email, and will also update our website and social media channels.
