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3 Ways to Extend the Life of Chromebooks

EdTech Magazine

In many cases, districts are trying to get the maximum return on their investments by extending the life of the laptops and tablets that students use. Google announced in September that it would extend automatic updates for Chromebooks.

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Three Laptop Charging Cart Challenges and How to Solve Them

EdTech Magazine

Schools might have had enough laptops for one class. To support these programs, tablet, Chromebook and computer carts have evolved to serve the needs of today’s K–12 districts. Frequently, they are used as charging stations for laptops and tablets.

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Why connected laptops are a pathway to digital liberation

eSchool News

Key points: Digital classrooms–and their remote students–are here to stay School facilities face unprecedented demand for broadband across education sites The introduction of always-connected PCs and Chromebooks continues to be the catalyst for digitally liberating many students.

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How to use Chromebooks offline for elearning day activities, homework

Ditch That Textbook

Set up Chromebooks and laptops with offline access to G Suite. Having Chromebooks and G Suite can supercharge learning in class. The post How to use Chromebooks offline for elearning day activities, homework appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. No internet at home? No problem. Information is at students' fingertips.

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These K–12 Schools Are Using Asset-Tracking Technology To Save Money and Reduce Risk

EdTech Magazine

We were tracking Chromebooks in a vendor-supported asset management system,” she says. “We We also inventoried adult-user laptops in an older, on-premises system. Most other inventory, such as interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors and printers, was categorized in spreadsheets across several departments.”

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Touchscreen Chromebooks: the iPad killers in schools?

Ditch That Textbook

I have worked with all sorts of digital devices in my own classroom — desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, student cell phones and a variety of others. Hands down, the best experience for me has been Chromebooks.

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Review: Acer Chromebook C871 Survives Student Use (and Abuse)

EdTech Magazine

As a veteran teacher, I have managed several laptop carts and seen firsthand the wear and tear from hours of student use (and abuse). That’s not the case with the Acer Chromebook C871. The laptop’s keyboard is one example: With many laptops, it’s easy to remove keys but difficult to replace them.