Can I do K12 on a Chromebook?

*Google Chromebooks: Although the K12 Online School is compatible with the Google Chrome browser when using a PC, the OLS is not compatible with Google Chromebooks, or other types of tablet computers and mobile devices. Click here for more information.

Can you use your own computer for K12?

Yes. Each family will be required to have a computer system that meets the minimum specifications necessary to access the K12 Online School (OLS). Families must also have internet access in order to participate in the school. In certain cases, based on financial need, TOPS may loan a computer to an enrolling family.

Does K12 monitor your computer?

The School reserves the right to monitor and log technology use, to monitor file server space utilization by users, and examine specific network usage.

Can you do K12 on a tablet?

K12 Curriculum is Designed for Keyboard and Mouse Input

The K12 curriculum is primarily designed for use with a keyboard and mouse, not touch input. Some interactions rely on hovering a mouse pointer over specific objects, which is not feasible on a touchscreen device.

Do you need a webcam for K12?

All K12 provided laptop computers contain a built-in webcam which can be enabled for specific school-sanctioned uses. Additionally, K12 does not provide webcam covers to families that have been issued a K12 Loaner laptop.

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Can K12 see your history?

Schools usually have pre-installed software to track laptops and to keep them in sync with the school's network. With that software, they could potentially log your browsing history remotely (even if you are on a different network), but that is not likely.

What happens if you break a K12 laptop?

It is important to be honest with K12 about the damage to the laptop. If you do not tell them, they may not be able to provide you with a replacement laptop or repair the one you have. Additionally, if they find out that you lied about the damage, they may take disciplinary action against you.

Does K12 give you a printer?

There is no option to purchase computers or printers. Computers/printers are owned by K12 and are on loan from your school.

How do I get a K12 laptop?

K12 provided computers are usually offered during the enrollment process. If you initially declined a loaner computer during enrollment and your needs have changed, you now have the ability to update your initial choice to request a computer for your student(s) using the new Self Service Tool in My Info!

Can you write in the K12 books?

Families receive both consumable (workbooks, teacher guides, student guides) and non-consumable materials (textbooks, novels, classic children's books). Students and Learning Coaches are encouraged to write in the consumable materials; however, non-consumable books will be returned at the end of the school year.

Can my school see what I do on my school laptop?

Your school can see what you do on your phone or laptop

Whenever you connect to Wi-Fi on campus with your phone or your laptop, your school knows which websites you've visited. And, if the sites are not secured with HTTPS, it can also see what you've looked at.

Can my school see what I do on my laptop at home?

It is technically possible to track other tabs using exploits in browsers or by installing malware, but this is highly unlikely (and highly illegal) to be done by your school. In short: Don't worry about your school spying on you. Especially not if you're not using their network from home.

Can my school see what I do on my phone at home?

Schools can monitor students' online activities on school networks or devices, but not on personal devices over private home networks. Privacy tools like VPNs, proxies, and Tor can help shield online activities from school monitoring, especially on school networks.

Is K12 on Zoom?

This enables robust collaboration and engagement tools for any school or district K-12. Administrators, teachers, parents and students have access to: Unlimited meetings for up to 100 participants. HD audio and video.

Can you do online school without a laptop?

Online college is nearly impossible without a computer. To take classes, do homework, and communicate with professors, you'll need a reliable internet connection and a device that connects to it. For that 10% of students who don't have a laptop, there are colleges that can help.

Why computers should be used in K12 schools?

Access to information and resources

Technology provides students with instant access to a vast amount of information and resources. The internet and digital tools allow students to explore various subjects, conduct research, and access educational materials that may not be available in traditional textbooks.

Do you have to return K12 books?

When your student receives a grade for a course and their course end date arrives, you will receive: An email (within 24 hours) with instructions to return materials, a list of what to return, and a separate email from UPS with labels for you to print.

How do I return a computer to K12?

How can a student get a laptop?

See Whether Your School Offers Any Discounts or Programs

Given the essential role technology plays in modern education, many colleges now provide inexpensive or free laptops for college students. Some schools may include laptops in the cost of tuition, while others may offer them completely free of charge.

Do kids need printers in college?

While it may seem like having a printer in the room is handy, it's usually unnecessary. Colleges provide students with printing resources. And some schools even wrap the fee for these services into the cost of attendance, so your student may be paying for it anyway. Plus, printers aren't always convenient.

How do I get to my class recordings on K12?

Go to Quick Links on the right hand side of the OLS home screen and select “Class Connect Sessions”. sessions for the week. Use the small blue arrows to move through the calendar and find the appropriate recording and select the blue link under “Session Name”.

Does my college student need a printer?

Having your own printer in college has a lot of advantages. You won't have to worry about paying to use the university's printers, or run out of your allotted number of free pages. (This will happen to you, English majors). You can print from the ease of your dorm room.

How do I unfreeze my K12 laptop?

Press the CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys on the keyboard at the same time and then release them. Select Task Manager from the menu that appears on the screen. Highlight any applications shown as "Not Responding". Click the End Task button located in the bottom, right-corner of the window.

How long do school laptops last?

Based on cost analysis through TCO (total cost of ownership) studies, it is recommended that laptops are replaced about every 4 years.

Do schools give you a laptop?

The majority of colleges, at the very least, will connect you to student laptop discounts with tech companies like Apple and Dell. Some universities will offer incoming students a free laptop they can keep even after graduating. And some colleges loan students a laptop for a semester at a time.