From the Desk of the Director: Why Chromebooks?

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.”

- Marie Curie

 

01:26 -Ticker Chromebook article background

 

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?

• SAMR Method

 

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!

 

Hosts: Evan O'Branovic, Larry Burden

Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden