One to World - Barrington Community Unit 220 School District

Barrington 220 launched the One to World program during the 2014-15 school year. The program provides iPad devices to all Barrington 220 students. The integration of technology allows students to have real-world learning experiences while stimulating creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Click here to view the One to World Agreements.

TECH SUPPORT

Technical support for One to World devices is offered in each school’s library during school hours (including during summer school).

Parent Information

To ensure the success of the One to World program, partnerships among Barrington 220 and our parents/guardians are crucial. This section is dedicated to providing information about Internet safety outside of the district and providing resources to help parents communicate with their children about establishing boundaries when using media and online resources at home.

What opportunities are offered for parents regarding the One to World program?

How do I set up parent control restrictions on the iPad (and other iOS devices)?

To learn about setting up restrictions on iPad using Screen Time, please download the document:

Working with iPad In & Out of School/Trabajando con el iPad Dentro y Fuera de la Escuela (PDF)

The following resources are also available for families:

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Where do I find resources related to Internet safety at home?

In recent years, Barrington 220 has worked with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General High-Tech Crime Bureau on the topic of Internet safety. Several of our schools have hosted presentations by Internet safety specialist Melissa Hemzacek, Licensed Social Worker, who has spoken with student and parent groups. The following links are provided by the Illinois Attorney General:

Illinois Attorney General Internet Safety- To help inform parents and educators about our children’s online activities and to assist in their efforts to educate our youth regarding responsible and safe online behavior, the Attorney General’s Office provides several resources. (Description adapted from www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov.)
NetSmartz Workshop - The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents/guardians, educators, and law enforcement. (Description adapted from www.netsmartz.org.)
Family Online Safety Institute - This international, non-profit organization works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. (Description adapted from www.fosi.org.)
Growing Wireless - While most kids feel comfortable using wireless technologies, some parents may need an online resource to help them keep up-to-date on the latest mobile products and services their kids’ may use. (Description adapted from www.growingwireless.com.)

What is cyberbullying and how do I deal with it?

Cyberbullying is when someone is harassed, humiliated, or threatened by another person using the Internet or a cell phone. Despite their benefits, these technologies make us vulnerable to bullying anywhere and at any time. The Stop Cyberbullying website provides a variety of resources for kids, teenagers, parents, and educators seeking information and advice about cyberbullying. (Adapted from illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying.)

Illinois Attorney General Stop Cyberbullying

More cyberbullying resources:

Cyberbullying Research Center - This site is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

StopBullying.gov - This site provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

Where can I get parenting advice about media and technology issues?

The Smart Talk is an online activity that allows parents and children to get together and have a clear conversation about technology devices and online responsibility. This activity results in a set of home guidelines in the form of a contract that can be signed by the parent and child.

Visit https://thesmarttalk.org.

Many parents and educators use Common Sense Media as their first stop when discussing all types of media with their children, including: apps, games, online privacy, social networking, movies in theaters, TV shows, screen time, and many other media-related topics. Common Sense Media is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology, empowering parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives. (Description adapted from www.commonsensemedia.org.)

Visit www.commonsensemedia.org.

A short video from Common Sense Media offers five practical pointers to help parents understand and manage the lives of their digital kids.

Calm Down
Embrace Their Digital World
Find Balance
Provide Alternatives
Be the Parent

Watch video - Common Sense Tips for Digital Generation Parents (6:46)

What is the status of Schoology, Seesaw, Google, and Zoom?

Barrington 220 uses several third-party systems as part of our One to World program. These systems provide essential features for learning and teaching, and many of these systems have web pages that report system outages and other potential connection problems. If you or your child is having a problem accessing one of these systems, you may check the system status and/or call the Barrington 220 tech support team at 224-655-1500 (school days 8:00 AM–4:30 PM):

Schoology Systems Status (Learning Management System, Grades 4–12)
Seesaw Systems Status (Learning Management System, Grades PK–3)
Google Status Dashboard (email, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and others)
Zoom Service Status (video conferencing)

How can I plug in the iPad to a larger screen at home?

Disenrollment Agreement

This form should be completed when a child’s absence will occur for nine or more days which is considered an unexcused absence. Please complete the form, read the Important Technology Note, and return this form with your signature to the Building Principal or Designee.