A Chromebook is a laptop of a different breed. Instead of Windows 10 or macOS, Chromebooks run Google's Chrome OS. These machines are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and documents living in the cloud. Google Chromebooks are now available for purchase in K12buy.

Chromebooks are accessed with a Google G. Suite account set up by the district. All staff and students have a G. Suite account within the BCPSS.org domain. This means that all accounts are connected, and teachers and students can begin working and collaborating with each other immediately.

*Before adding these devices to your school, consider how a non-Windows device may impact learning and what training and support might be needed.

Can we test on a Chromebook?

YES! Chromebooks currently support these testing applications:

• PARCC, iReady, ANet, Maryland MSA/HSA, and WIDA (untested).
• NNAT2 IS NOT SUPPORTED, but NNAT3 will be when it's released.
• See the Testing page for more information.

Can Chromebooks work without the internet?

Chromebooks are designed to rely heavily on the Internet, which means that many apps simply won't work if you're out of Wi-Fi range. There are more than 200 offline Chrome apps that can work without Internet connectivity, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Drive, and tons of the Android apps coming soon will also work offline.

Can I Open and Edit Office Documents on a Chromebook?

Yes, Google's suite of tools can open and edit Office documents. Additionally, because Office's 365 suite is web-based, staff and students can access these accounts as well.