In 2015, more than 4.4 million chromebooks were sold for K-12 education purposes.
Chromebooks allows teachers individualized learning paces, online teaching aids, and unparalleled research tools.
Fast start up time allows teachers more valuable minutes in the classroom.
Chromebooks are often compared to iPads. iPads don't have a keyboard that allows the students to type, and the iPad screen is smaller.
All of the documents are stored in cloud and therefore can be accessible from anywhere. This also means students will be able to access their work from the day before regardless of what computer they used.
Teachers use chromebooks for every subject:
This can also include standardized state and district testing online
Social Studies: Researching a topic or using an application called Time Maps to learn about the timeline for world civilization.
Science: Brain pop Virtual Lab Microscope allows students to practice using a microscope before using the actual microscope.
Math: Applications can be used to create graphs, and practice fractions and much more. Google Classroom can be set up so each student will be able to participate and follow along with the teacher through Google Classroom.
Literacy: Students could follow along with a book the teacher is reading for each lesson. Students could also publish their writing and are encouraged to conduct research to support their findings.
Teacher uses: Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, Flubaroo, Exit Ticket
Differentiation and extension strategies for students who finish early, know the content before it's taught, or who need to learn the content another way.
Being able to connect from anywhere, allows all students to participate, even from home!
Expands student's creativity
Chromebooks allow students to have responsibility, be independent learners, participate in collaborative learning, develop ICT skills, practice file management and have a choice in their learning.