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Learn More About Chromebooks From Intel

The Web20Classroom

Educators are presented with so many device options for the classroom, but recently, Chromebooks have gained momentum. More and more districts are moving to Chromebooks as a cost effective option to put technology in the hands of more students. But why read all about Chromebooks when you can get one of your own! Is it speed?

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Google Announces Android Apps for Chromebooks - Very Nice!!

Educational Technology Guy

Yesterday, Google Announced the first 4 Android Apps that are available for Chromebooks. I installed it on my Chromebook (Acer C720) and loved it - looks and works like the Android app. This has now made my Chromebook the perfect device. Android chromebooks Evernote google google applications' This is really nice.

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Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe?

Ask a Tech Teacher

AATT contributor, Krista Albrecht, has a balanced evaluation of Chromebooks in the classroom I think you’ll find useful. Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe? Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe? Chromebooks…those little computers that everyone is talking about. At roughly about 2.5

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Google for Education CT Summit - June 21-22, 2014, Greenwich, CT

Educational Technology Guy

I will be presenting at the Google for Education CT Summit on June 21st, 2014 on Chromebook and Google Apps deployments. The Summit is two days, with presentations and workshops by a variety of educators, Google Certified Teachers, Google staff and more. It''s a great event with some great learning and sharing planned.

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2014 was a banner year for Google Docs, Slides, Forms and Sheets

Educational Technology Guy

It''s pretty impressive and made these products much more useful, especially for Google Apps and Chromebooks users. Here are some of the highlights: Work with any file - this was huge - now you can open and edit Office Files in Docs, Sheets and Slides which was great for Chromebook users.

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Education: by the numbers

Neo LMS

the survey results show Google ChromeBooks ahead by a wide margin: Google ChromeBook (42.40%). Additionally, graduation rates have improved across all major demographic groups: American Indian/ Alaska Native (2014/5 72%) (2015/6 72%). Asian/Pacific Islander (2014/5 90%) (2015/6 91%). Hispanic (2014/5 78%) (2015/6 79%).

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E-Rate Improvements Support Easier and Faster IT Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

When Tulare City School District officials wanted to provide Google Chromebooks to every student, they knew the wireless network wasn’t up to the job. E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014. E-Rate Improvements Support Easier and Faster IT Upgrades.

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