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[quote=Anonymous]Let me provide some clarification, I am a current DCI parent of a 7th grader studying Mandarin.

There seem to be some misconceptions about how the chromebooks are used especially for homework.  It may be that the administration is not doing a good job of painting an accurate picture.

I think there is a perception that all assignment are "completed" on computer.  That is not true.  There are many daily assignments that are done with paper and pencil.  They simply used the chromebooks to get their assignments and let there teachers know that it has been completed (ie. do pages 187 and 189 in your workbooks, or read etc.._).  Once they have completed the assignments, they simply click the done/submit buttons.

On some days my son has paper math handouts/packets to complete and others days he does a computer program (he usually needs paper and pencil to complete).  His Math teacher assured me that most there is minimal use of the chromebooks in class.  A large portion of classroom time is dedicated to working through problems on the whiteboard and on paper.  The IB curriculum includes working through the problems (showing your work) and having the ability to get verbal (written) explanation of your thought process.

Most days his Mandarin work is done in his handbooks.  He has Geography in Mandarin which also normally uses a workbook.

On any given day, my son spends twice to amount of time doing traditional paper assignments than his does on computer assignments.

His English work is normally done on his chromebook but I stated in previous post, I just get the book the library.

I would say that notes are usually taken using the chromebooks and submitted to the teachers.  My son does have notebooks and binders that he has used to take notes and for other school assignments.

I just made my son clean out his binder and book bag which was stuffed full of paper assignments.  (Still working or organization!)

Maybe some teachers in the school are using the chromebooks more than others.

Just to reiterate not all assignment are "completed" using the assigned chromebooks.

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