FAQ

Q. What is a Chromebook?

A. “Chromebooks are mobile devices designed specifically for people who live on the web. With a comfortable, full-sized keyboard, large display and clickable trackpad, all-day battery life, lightweight and built-in ability to connect to Wi-Fi, the Chromebook is ideal for anytime, anywhere access to the web. They provide a faster, safer, more secure online experience for people who live on the web, without all the time-consuming, often confusing, high level of maintenance required by typical computers.” (“Google”)

Q. What kind of software does a Chromebook run?

A. Chromebooks run the Google G-Suite of Apps

Q. How are these web-based applications managed?

A. Each Chromebook we provide to students will be a managed device. Assigned staff from the Tri-Village Local School District Technology Department will maintain devices through our G-Suite account. As such, the school can pre-install web-applications as well as block specific web-applications from a centralized management console.

Q. What devices can I connect to a Chromebook?

A. Chromebooks can connect to:

• USB storage, mice and keyboards (see supported file systems)
• SD cards if needed
• External monitors and projectors
• Headsets, earsets, microphones
• Chromecast

Q. Can the Chromebook be used anywhere at anytime?

A. Yes, as long as you have a WiFi signal to access the web.

B. Chrome offers the ability through Apps so users can work in an "offline" mode.

Q. Battery life?

A. Chromebooks have a rated battery life of 10 hours. Staff members will be responsible for charging them each day after school to ensure maximum performance.