First there were four Chrome OS channels and soon there will be a fifth called Quick Fix. It’s likely going to allow faster bug fixes for managed Chromebooks in the enterprise or schools.
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Acer debuted six new Chromebooks for the classroom at BETT this week, available in a range of prices and options starting at $279. Some are clamshells while others are 2-in-1 convertibles, but all are sturdy enough to resist spills and drops.
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Asus is chasing the fast-growing education market with its first Chrome OS tablet, but you may have seen this one before. Essentially, the Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100 has the same hardware specifications as last year’s Acer Chromebook Tab 10.
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Looking to get a starter Chromebook for a younger child to learn some programming online or run Android apps? You don’t have to break the bank: Here are a few good options to consider.
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The on-again, off-again sale on Google’s Pixelbook is on-again. Through September 3, the base Pixelbook is available direct from Google Store for $749. There’s also a 10% student discount if you qualify.
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Google introduced updates to Classroom today, making it easier for teachers to create online quizzes while reducing student distractions. Other improvements include better methods to organize class resources and manage classroom contacts.
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Back in March, Viewsonic announced its first Chromebox, the NMP660, would launch in April. Well, April came and went, so
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Check this handy, free guide to Chromebook basics that’s filled with good tips to help you get up to speed on your new Chromebook quickly.
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Non-rugged Chromebooks are easy to drop and break or get nicked up. What’s a district to do in order to protect their investment? DeviceWear’s $45 “book covers” may fit the bill.
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Apple’s general audience iPad won’t likely move the needle in the education market. Instead, districts like Lincoln Public Schools which is spending $1.9 million on 6,300 Chromebooks, are apt to spend less on hardware and get more.
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Some students in rural schools have bus commutes of more than an hour and when they get home, they don’t have internet access. Enter Google’s “Rolling Study Halls” program, which provides Wi-Fi and devices on school buses. After a pilot effort, the program today expands to include 16 more school districts.
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