From the Desk of the Director: Why Chromebooks?

English - October 19, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Shortly after the Wall Street Journal published the article "Chromebooks were once good for schools now there becoming e-waste," TCAPS' Executive Director of Technology and todays co-host Evan O'Branovic had a conversation with the Ticker’s Craig Manning for his article “The Chromebook Question: Do School Laptops Cost Too Much For What They Offer?" On today's podcast we dive a bit deeper into that question and recommend some criteria to consider before making your next edtech investment.

The Rundown

00:54 - Moment of Zen

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”

05:02 - TCAPS Chromebook history

09:04 - What is the right device? the conversation is changing.

09:47 - 4 principles school boards and parents should consider when purchasing EdTech - 2022 Article in the Conversation by Lucas Johnson

10:24 - Why Technology?

14:08 - Is it compatible with current infrastructure?

21:00 - Safety and student privacy?

23:24 - Why Chrombooks?

Thanks again for listening and inspiring!

Links to the Socials coming soon!

Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden