Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 08:47     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:Can someone recommend a chromebook for us to get for our kids? Our school is also giving them out but since we’re not in need, I feel bad taking them. But our kids don’t have devices or laptops yet either.

I have a 1st and 4th grader. Thanks.


You're obviously posting on something. Can't they share?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 08:45     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Question: I think it's great to distribute computers or tablets to students that need them. But I'm guessing (?) that most students who don't have access to computers also won't have access to WiFi. Am I wrong about this? Are there solutions that I'm missing? Can most cell phones be used to tether to computers?


Comcast is offering free WiFi to low income families



Who spend their money on wine and crack.


You don't know much about life.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 08:44     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:Can someone recommend a chromebook for us to get for our kids? Our school is also giving them out but since we’re not in need, I feel bad taking them. But our kids don’t have devices or laptops yet either.

I have a 1st and 4th grader. Thanks.


You don’t need a Chromebook, specifically. Consider a laptop for your 4th grader and they can share it.

Costco has some PC laptops starting at $300-$400. Plus free shipping. That’s the route we’re taking.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 08:31     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Can someone recommend a chromebook for us to get for our kids? Our school is also giving them out but since we’re not in need, I feel bad taking them. But our kids don’t have devices or laptops yet either.

I have a 1st and 4th grader. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 08:23     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
MCPS: These are for students without access to a computer

DCUM user posting from an internet enabled computer: How do I get one!!!!???
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 07:56     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can you get your own or do you need to use the ones provided by the school?
I asked because the high schools only offered this on Thursday morning and I didn't get there on time


I would contact the school to see if they will be additional distributions.


You can use any computer with chrome installed. Apparently you’ll be able to use iPads. You don’t have to have a chrome book specifically let alone one from the school.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 07:41     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:For your viewing pleasures..
-I went to eBay..
-Searched for chromebook

Filerered
-Selected brand Acer ( the brand that schools use)
-selected used
-sorted by price

And here.. they start at 19 dollars..
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=chromebook&_sacat=0&Type=Chromebook&Brand=Acer&_dcat=177&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_sop=15


Mcps purchases Chromebooks new. They don't purchase them off eBay
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 07:40     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:Can you get your own or do you need to use the ones provided by the school?
I asked because the high schools only offered this on Thursday morning and I didn't get there on time


I would contact the school to see if they will be additional distributions.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 07:27     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Question: I think it's great to distribute computers or tablets to students that need them. But I'm guessing (?) that most students who don't have access to computers also won't have access to WiFi. Am I wrong about this? Are there solutions that I'm missing? Can most cell phones be used to tether to computers?


Comcast is offering free WiFi to low income families



Who spend their money on wine and crack.


Are you living in a 1980s made for TV movie?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 07:15     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:Can you get your own or do you need to use the ones provided by the school?
I asked because the high schools only offered this on Thursday morning and I didn't get there on time


You can get your own chromebook from Amazon.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 06:17     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Can you get your own or do you need to use the ones provided by the school?
I asked because the high schools only offered this on Thursday morning and I didn't get there on time
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 00:36     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dear Whitman Families,

We will be distributing Chromebooks to students on Thursday, March 26, 2020, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The distribution will take place in the bus loop in front of the main entrance at Walt Whitman. Distribution of Chromebooks is for students who do not have access to a computer, Chromebook or laptop at home. Families do not need an MCPS Chromebook if they have a computer, Chromebook or laptop at home for their child to use. To be consistent with CDC guidance, social distancing protocols, and to reduce touchpoints, we will follow a curbside distribution process.



Do you think we could get three? Our home is large and we have three wifi zones.


Anonymous
Post 03/26/2020 22:27     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:Dear Whitman Families,

We will be distributing Chromebooks to students on Thursday, March 26, 2020, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The distribution will take place in the bus loop in front of the main entrance at Walt Whitman. Distribution of Chromebooks is for students who do not have access to a computer, Chromebook or laptop at home. Families do not need an MCPS Chromebook if they have a computer, Chromebook or laptop at home for their child to use. To be consistent with CDC guidance, social distancing protocols, and to reduce touchpoints, we will follow a curbside distribution process.



Do you think we could get three? Our home is large and we have three wifi zones.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2020 22:24     Subject: Re:Chrome book Distribution
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Question: I think it's great to distribute computers or tablets to students that need them. But I'm guessing (?) that most students who don't have access to computers also won't have access to WiFi. Am I wrong about this? Are there solutions that I'm missing? Can most cell phones be used to tether to computers?


Comcast is offering free WiFi to low income families



Who spend their money on wine and crack.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2020 21:44     Subject: Chrome book Distribution
There was a form that said if the Chromebook was damaged you had to pay for the repair. It also said if you didn't bring it back when they asked, you had to pay $60.

How about you read what they send out rather than complain?