JP Schools to Host Free Computer Literacy Workshops

HARVEY, La.  – With the increased use of technology to support student learning, Jefferson Parish Schools will offer free in-person computer literacy workshops for parents in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish and in a socially distant setting.

 “Jefferson Parish Schools is proud to partner with the Hispanic Chamber to offer increased use of technology to enhance student learning both in the classroom and while learning virtually at home,” said Dr. James Gray, superintendent for Jefferson Parish Schools. “We encourage parents to be engaged in their student’s education. As such, we are committed to providing resources to support our families with technology.” 

The computer literacy workshops will cover how to use Chromebooks, smartphone integration, Google Classroom, Google Meet, creating a Gmail account, and other apps to help students participating in virtual and traditional learning. Computers will be provided by the district for use during the training sessions.

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The below workshops will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Emenes Building, 822 South Clearview Pkwy. in Elmwood.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 10: Intro to Chromebooks, How to get to JPS Website, Icons, GMail
  • Tuesday, Nov. 17: Intro to Google Classroom (Classes, Link to Login), Clever & Google Meet 
  • Tuesday, Dec. 1: Intro to Google Slides, Docs, Google Forms (Kami/PDF)

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The below workshops will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Parish Schools Administration Building, 501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.

  • Thursday, Nov. 12: Intro to Chromebooks, How to get to JPS Website, Icons, GMail
  • Thursday, Nov. 19: Intro to Google Classroom (Classes, Link to Login), Clever & Google Meet 
  • Thursday, Dec. 3: Intro to Google Slides, Docs, Google Forms (Kami/PDF)

 The computer literacy resources are offered for free to caretakers with a child currently enrolled in Jefferson Parish Schools. To register, please call 504-349-7776 or 504-305-5901 or visit jpschools.org/workshops. Capacity is limited, and parents are required to register in advance.

These workshops complement the resources and support available online through the Family Resource Center for Online Learning as well as the Parent and Student Technology Helpdesk.

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