A recent update to a network policy on managed Chrome devices has resulted in some unforeseen connectivity issues for thousands of users in schools and businesses alike. Devices that are configured to connect automatically to organizational, password-protected wifi were affected. Devices affected would have been online December 5th between 9:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. PST […]
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Chromebook Deals: Core M5 ASUS, Flip C101, Samsung Pro, Pixelbook and More
If you opted out of joining the Black Friday shopping mayhem, fear not. You aren’t alone as many consumers continue to make the shift to online buying and taking advantage of weekend-long deals and the upcoming Cyber Monday sales.
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Office Lands on Chromebooks Everywhere
The journey to seeing Microsoft Office actually land on Chromebooks has been a bit of an odyssey. When the Play Store began showing up on select Chromebooks over a year ago, this was one of the key things many users were very interested in seeing. As the ASUS Chromebook Flip was the first out of […]
Continue ReadingAcer Is Crushing The Chromebook Market
Following up on last year’s successes, Acer is at it again. Q3 profit reports from the computing powerhouse proclaim a 27% YoY gain in Chromebook profit over the already-impressive 33% increase of 2016. So, what is it that is helping Acer find such success in a still-emerging market when overall PC shipments have seen a […]
Continue ReadingCTL Launches Free 2-Way Shipping For Chromebook Repairs
Beaverton, OR | November 3, 2017 – CTLⓇ, a leading Education Chromebook manufacturer and 1:1 solution provider, announced that it will expand its standard first year warranty for qualified education customers to include 2-way cross shipping for in-warranty Chromebook repairs.
Continue ReadingNevada Passes 1:1 Law: Adds 19,000 Chromebooks
In 2015, the inception of the Nevada Ready 21 (NR21) program laid the foundation for the state to move forward with its 1:1 computing initiative for K-12 students.
Continue ReadingChromebooks Losing Enrollment Bug Reportedly Fixed
As of late, a nasty little bug has stricken enrolled Chrome OS devices. The glitch, which is causing managed Chromebooks to lose their enrollment status, has impacted thousands of devices and left developers working tirelessly to find a fix.
Continue ReadingBug Report: Chromebooks Losing Enrollment Status
We are always looking to share the latest and greatest from the world of Chrome OS but like any operating system, we come across our fair share of bugs and broken things. In an effort to keep our readers informed and help developers swiftly address issues on Chromebooks, we occasionally report on problems affecting users. […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Classroom: Netop Vision Puts Teachers In Control
Chromebook management can be a daunting task for IT administrators as well as the educators who teach with the devices on a daily basis. Juggling thousands of devices and policies that can vary greatly depending on the class takes constant work and monitoring. Not to mention the ongoing contact with each teacher to update and […]
Continue ReadingChromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
August 9 marks the start of a new school year for students in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Like many schools around the country, BCPS has a Chromebook pilot program with the long-term goal of 1:1 access for all of its students from 6th grade all the way to Senior year. The 2017-2018 school year begins the […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks Getting “Off Hours” For Managed Devices
I came across this cryptic commit in the Chromium repositories a couple of weeks ago and spent quite some time trying to wrap my head around exactly what new function was being implemented. WIP: Create new class DeviceOffHoursController Unfortunately, I was never really able to make a solid hypothesis as to what the developers were […]
Continue ReadingSecurly Brings Free Chromebook Filtering To U.S. Schools
Securly has become the industry leader in cloud-based, web filtering services for K-12 educational institutions. In 2013, Securly set out to create a different type of safe-web experience for students by combining ease of use with a platform that educators and parents can control together. Their Mission Existing web-filtering solutions in K-12 were too complicated to […]
Continue ReadingAcer UK Video Spotlights New Chromebook Spin 11
The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 along with it’s Apollo Lake counterparts the HP x360 and ASUS C213 have seen significant delays in their release. With an anticipated launch dates of mid-spring, the manufacturers are now looking at a 3-month hold on devices that should be shipped and ready for the upcoming school year. The delay […]
Continue ReadingHow To Teach With Chromebooks
“How can I use Chromebooks in my classroom? There must be more than just Google Docs and math games!” This is a question that I hear a LOT. The Chromebook is an amazing classroom tool, but most teachers are only using a fraction of their potential. Starting July 15, 2017 I am leading three virtual […]
Continue ReadingSTEM Tools For Chromebooks Unveiled At ISTE
Last week educators, administrators and technology groups from around the world converged on San Antonio for the 2017 ISTE Conference. The International Society for Technology in Education is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of assisting educators in better leveraging tech in the classroom. The annual conference brings together the best in the business to […]
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