The Apple iPad may still be a trendy option, but with
2.5 million shipped to schools in the first six months of 2015, the Google Chromebook
has become the tool of choice for many. There are several reasons Chromebook has become such a steady performer, according to Stephen Noonoo of
eSchool News.
Noonoo discussed the device during an episode of
Education Talk Radio. Part of the Chromebook story is that Google is a brand to which even Apple
users turn. Students are comfortable with the Google Apps for Education and use
them in class regularly.
It doesn’t hurt that the Chromebook is less expensive than
other devices, such as the iPad, and replacement parts are cheaper to obtain.
Cost and dependability make it a safe choice for schools. In addition, there
are plenty of easily accessible training and professional development tools
available for the Chromebook.
“Whereas some devices get bogged down and begin to
crawl after years of downloading and heavy use (and others feel less useful
thanks to planned obsolescence), Chromebooks are capable of lasting for years
without much noticeable change,” Noonoo wrote.