but wait, there's more you didn't read:
http://blog.codestarter.org/how-we-turn-199-chromebooks-into-ubuntu-based/

perhaps you did.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2691209/5-powerful-things-you-didnt-know-chromebooks-could-do.html

11:34, I got my information from an artticle from PCmagazine. I assume you are suggesting the author of the article was incorrect about the limitations of chromebooks? Maybe I misread the article!

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Anonymous wrote:Well, the article I posted said schools were getting a substantial discount on Chromebooks (I guess 50% if they cost $200). And I guess you are confident that Chromebooks have the same computing capabilities as a laptop? That's not my understanding. Perhaps you would be willing to share more helpful information for parents who are trying to learn more. BTW, I am not a troll!

then let your fingers do the walking and google for yourself.

Different poster - why should she have to look it up? She made a statement about limited chromebook functionality, you rudely said she didn't know what she was talking about, so go for it, show us links to info about how chromebooks are little computers and you can code on them? Unless you can't. ..?

Anonymous wrote:Well, the article I posted said schools were getting a substantial discount on Chromebooks (I guess 50% if they cost $200). And I guess you are confident that Chromebooks have the same computing capabilities as a laptop? That's not my understanding. Perhaps you would be willing to share more helpful information for parents who are trying to learn more. BTW, I am not a troll!

then let your fingers do the walking and google for yourself.

Well, the article I posted said schools were getting a substantial discount on Chromebooks (I guess 50% if they cost $200). And I guess you are confident that Chromebooks have the same computing capabilities as a laptop? That's not my understanding. Perhaps you would be willing to share more helpful information for parents who are trying to learn more. BTW, I am not a troll!

So how will the kids actually learn the computer skills they will need to "bridge the digital divide" Can you learn coding on a chromebook? Honestly, I think this is crazy! All the negative and none of the positives!

One of the administrators at a DCI open house called them modern 'trapper keepers.' When my son went for his buddy day visit he was quick to report that he saw 3 students playing video games when the teacher wasn't looking.

Chromebook's are really just a bit more than Kindles in terms of computing ability. They have more capability in terms of documents, video, etc., but they are not engines for innovation. They're just tools, folks. They are going to damage your children.

While I agree schools using more technology in the classroom, few schools have adopted a program in which computers are used in every class. And, while the administration may support this approach, it is not backed up by research. On the contrary, some skills just don't translate well and inhibit learning (see DCI/tech thread)

I also thought it was interesting that PC mag article suggested chromebook was inadequate to learn computer science skills. Ironic given that is a real need students have (correct me if I am wrong- I may have misread)

While I agree that cost does definitely play a huge part I'm sure they took into account that a number a school system nationally and internationally are moving to digital textbooks. Digital books on average cost 50-60% of print textbooks. I'm sure many school district will find long term cost benefit to attractive to pass-up. DCI probably just sees it's self as ahead of the curve.

In 2012 the Obama Administration urged schools to moved to digital textbooks by 2017.

Whether we like it or not schools/school system are already marching in this direction.

Anonymous wrote:^ well they should come out and say that. The truth shall set you free. A lot more parents would be empathetic if the tech focus was do to the cheaper price tag. I resent it being presented as if it's not a question of budget, but that the tech focus is actually better, which is the opposite of the truth.

Ditto x1000!

^ well they should come out and say that. The truth shall set you free. A lot more parents would be empathetic if the tech focus was do to the cheaper price tag. I resent it being presented as if it's not a question of budget, but that the tech focus is actually better, which is the opposite of the truth.

I'm at a feeder. While they have never said this I suspect that budget constraints are one reason why they have gone with the ChromeBooks. Especially after seeing they are only $99 per student. That is a lot cheaper than a bunch of textbooks. Thy are in their first year and don't have a lot of students so far so maybe thy will be a of to be more balanced once they havemore money and are not dependent on the akindle app for reading material.

More about google classroom

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-classroom-deepens-googles-push-into-education-market/