Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […]
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Your Chromebook is getting native OneDrive integration in the Files app (Canary)
In the past, we created a walkthrough for getting Office 365 up and running on your Chromebook. Many businesses and schools use ChromeOS, and want access to their Office files. While using Google Docs with its new native editing is much better than it used to be, being able to access said files directly without […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google Keep like a pro in the classroom
Back to School season is in full swing, and today, I wanted to equip you for success with quite honestly one of the best notetaking tools in the world (besides paper and pencil, of course!). Sure, it could make some improvements, and I’d kill for a Google-branded E Ink paper tablet for jotting things down, […]
Continue ReadingHow Google is getting involved in Mongolia’s Vision 2050 with ChromeOS
As the world continues evolving around digitally-driven education and professional solutions , Mongolia has stepped forward with a vision that prepares its school-age children for the inevitable changes they’ll see in their lifetimes. The Mongolian government’s Vision 2050 is a commitment towards providing its youth with the knowledge, skill sets, and tools they will need […]
Continue ReadingVIZOR “Crescent” Release: A New Dawn for Education Technology Management
In the constantly evolving landscape of education technology, managing and tracking IT assets in schools and school districts can often feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, the new VIZOR “Crescent” release is here to help, bringing significant advancements along with it. Packed with over 60 new features, “Crescent” addresses three functional pillars crucial to modern […]
Continue ReadingGoogle debuts Education App Hub
It has been four years since Google launched the Chromebook App Hub where educators can find all the apps that work great with ChromeOS. Since that time, the App Hub has expanded to include EDU-specific content to aide and inspire teachers while ensuring that educators or getting tested and proved applications that work seamlessly with […]
Continue ReadingFigma is now offering it’s excellent graphic design tools to K-12 students for free
You may or may not have heard about Figma before now, but I’ll be the first to tell you that their graphic tools are top-notch and world-class. Think of them as something akin to Google Docs, but for graphic design. If you’ve used Canva or Adobe Spark, you get the idea; but think of Figma […]
Continue ReadingStreamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing amidst the unprecedented adversity. Now that the […]
Continue Reading18 EDU Updates from the BETT Conference
Today is the start of the BETT conference in London, the world’s largest educational technology trade show. Google made headlines early by announcing over a dozen updates to popular classroom tools such as Google Classroom, Drive, Meet, and ChromeOS. There’s a lot to unpack! Here’s a summary of everything that was announced at the 2023 […]
Continue ReadingCTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis
Every once in a while, a new Chromebook hits the market that makes me sit back and say, “huh, that’s pretty stinking cool.” Sure, you have ultra-premium devices like the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook hitting the market but CTL just launched a new laptop that caught my eye because it features something you won’t find […]
Continue ReadingBecome a ChromeOS Certified Administrator
If you are managing Chromebooks successfully for your school or business, you might be interested in Google’s new cloud certification for Chromebook administrators.
Continue ReadingCreative students find a way to hack managed Chromebooks
There’s a battle raging between a group of creative students and system administrators from the K12SysAdmin group on Reddit.
Continue ReadingThe latest HP x360 Fortis Chromebook for education has arrived
Another day, another EDU Chromebook announcement. This time, it’s HP. The latest addition to the PC makers education-focused Chromebook fleet comes in the form of an 11.6″ convertible that once again bears the HP Fortis branding. On the surface, the new 2-in-1 doesn’t look that much different than past devices but it does come with […]
Continue ReadingLenovo unveils 4 new education Chromebooks
It’s that time of year. The time when most of the major OEMs start dropping an armada of education-focused Chromebooks in preparation for the upcoming school year. Lenovo has beaten other manufacturers to the punch and announced four new Chromebooks at last week’s FETC conference that took place in New Orleans. The annual conference highlights […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
We’re on the back side of CES which means that it’s time for a slew of education focused Chromebooks to hit the market. Over the next few weeks, we should see a variety of devices from most of the major OEMs as educational institutions gear up to make purchasing decisions for the 2022-2023 school year. […]
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