This year, grades nine through twelve are
receiving Google Chromebooks, but most people aren’t really sure what it is.
A Google Chromebook is a laptop created by
Google. Instead of having Microsoft Office programs, this laptop will have
various educational apps for you to use.
The Chromebooks include a modern web browser
that is easy to use in class. It has a faster start up time which includes an
all-day battery life, and built in virus protection. The Chromebook has an 11.6
inch display, over 6.5 hours of battery, HDMI Port, and is only 0.7 inches
thin.
Everyone seems to have different opinions
about the Google Chromebooks. This includes all of the teachers, who will be
working with the students and Chromebooks.
“I
think it’d be a great tool, as long as they are utilized properly,” English
teacher Mrs. Patel said.
Google Chromebooks come with lots of helpful
tools, but may take some getting used to. The Chromebooks should hopefully be
handed out next week.
“Technology is great. It’s a supplemental
piece. It can enhance the learning environment,” History teacher Mr. Bosworth
said.
If you are still curious about the new Google
Chromebook you are getting, you can go to http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412006,00.asp and look at more
details about it for yourself.
