PRO:

• More resilient to 4 year (Chromebook) and 5 year (PC Desktop) rotation replacement.

CON:

• Higher initial cost ($1165.54) for both devices.

PRO:

• Lower initial cost ($1017.90) for both Laptop & Docking Station.

CON:

• Laptop not as resilient to 5 year rotation. Docking Station not resilient to 5 year rotation. Compatible Docking Station may become unavailable to purchase after 3 years.
• Will have to purchase accessories separately.

PRO:

• Same device and environment as students on Chromebook.
• Access to Windows features and software on desktop.
• Touch screen for new practices and activities.
• Tablet mode allows mobility for teacher in classroom while teaching.

CON:

• Chromebook doesn't have access to T-drive or U-drive.
• Chromebook does not support all content-specific/specialized software or tools.
• Two devices to keep track of while teaching.

PRO:

• Install and use content-specific/specialized software or tools.
• Not switching back and forth between devices - all in one device.

CON:

• Not the same device as students.
• Teacher is tethered to the projector.
• Battery charge lasts less
• Loss of investment in Chrome/Chromebook professional learning time and classroom.
• All in one device as opposed to data/secure items on desktop and Chromebook used more flexibly with students.

PRO:

• PC: Windows environment & software; Hard drive storage; access to specialized software, plus -
• Chromebook: Touchscreen; Google environment & software; mobile; tablet capability; speed of startup
• Google Drive storage accessible from either.
• Access to both platforms.

CON:

• PC: Immobile.
• Chromebook: Limited hard drive storage; Chrome extensions or add-ons only; cloud print only.

PRO:

• All-in-one device.
• Hard drive storage.
• Windows environment.
• Access to specialized software.

CON:

• Not 360-touch nor tablet-like features.
• No Google environment nor software outside of Chrome browser.
• Easier to steal.
• Longer startup at the beginning of lessons.
• Windows requiring more updates.
• Weight.

PRO:

• Can screencast Chromebook screen to projector through the PC (make the teacher more mobile in class).
• Either PC or Chromebook can be used as projection machine. (choice for teacher)
• HD quality with Chromebook.

CON:

• A device will need to be physically connected to the projector.

PRO:

• Not having to set up multiple machines for projection or having to switch cables in and out of devices.

CON:

• Laptop must be physically connected to projector. Only one option for setup.

PRO:

• USB: Higher quality than VGA
• Can connect to Chromebook or PC; could be used portably in classroom with student Chromebook, projected via Cast.

CON:

• USB must be connected to either Chromebook or PC. Cannot connect to projector.

PRO:

• USB: Higher quality than VGA

CON:

• Must be connected to Laptop. No other option.

PRO:

• Teachers can take Chromebook home or to training.
• Substitutes will still have a PC in the room when filling in. (All substitutes have email and Google accounts.)

CON:

• Substitutes may not be as familiar with Chromebooks.
• Desktop PC will need to be connected to projector prior to substitute coming in if projection needed.

CON:

• If teacher takes laptop home or to training, substitute will not have a projection machine in the room.
• Schools will have to have loaner laptops or Chromebooks to checkout to Substitute teachers.
• Also may be harder to accommodate situations where teachers share rooms.