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Logitech Pen–No Setup, No Batteries, No Problems

Ask a Tech Teacher

The Logitech Pen works on any USI (Universal Stylus Initiative)-compatible Chromebook which means no pairing required. Most newer Chromebooks are USI-enabled. Here’s a link to see a list of USI-capable devices like Acer, ASUS, HP, Lenovo, and more. Don’t look for an on-off switch. Here are some of my thoughts: Pros.

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Picking a Chromebook for your 1:1 Program

The Electric Educator

Chromebooks are HOT right now. At the end of 2015 we learned that 50% of devices in the classroom are Chromebooks. There are more Chromebook models available than ever before, so how do school leaders decide which one to purchase? Size + Durability + Touch = Cost All Chromebooks run the same operating system.

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Discover Linux for Classroom Computing by @SamPatue

TeacherCast

This is where Chromebooks or iPads happens, and these are decisions that can shape education. Even if we never used the resident software available, the computers work well as a desktop Chromebook. I installed it on my Lenovo Thinkpad x140e. School administrators make decisions about which checks get cut to whom.

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What's In Your Elementary STEM Lab?

Tech Helpful

5 Lenovo Laptops. Class Set of Chromebooks. Allows students to build, program and command these LEGO based robots. LEGO Education WeDo kits. Curriculum, software and STEM, discovery-based project kits. Makerbot 3D Printer. Ways to make 3D designs. Microscopes Safety Goggles Beakers Extra large "LEGO" like building blocks.

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Open Thread Wednesday: Revisiting Travel Computing

ProfHacker

For a few years I was able to rely almost entirely on an iPad and keyboard case for all my conferences, which offered a lot of portability if not much computing power. Sadly, I was parted from my iPad this year, and I had to make the decision of which platform to invest in for my next conference workhorse.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Graphite Blog

On Apple iOS (iPads, MacBooks), go into Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver to test the built-in text-to-voice feature. On Google OS (Chromebooks), go to Settings > Advanced > Manage accessibility features. Chromebook Accessibility Features. Can the learner access the content by only using the keyboard?

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

LENOVO LANSCHOOLAIR ( www.lanschoolair.com ) Lenovo launched LanSchool Air, a cloud-based classroom orchestration platform that helps teachers keep students engaged in a safe online environment and has several features. Osmo ( www.playosmo.com/education ) launched a new Osmo case and base for iPads at ISTE 2018.

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