Intentional Chromebook Damage ----------------------------------------------------- $300
Broken/Stolen/Inoperable Chromebook------------------------------------------------ $50
Broken/Lost Chromebook Case---------------------------------------------------------- $15
Broken/Lost Chromebook Charger------------------------------------------------------ $15
The Chromebook is a cost-effective laptop computer that supports collaboration, communication, engagement, and personalization between students and their teachers. Chromebooks have a long battery life and are efficiently managed in large numbers. These devices will seamlessly connect to student Google accounts, which are already in use and managed by the district. Because Chromebooks rely on web-based software, the district is not tied to this device for the long-term. If a better or less expensive device emerges in the future, the district will be able to migrate to it easily without losing student work or sacrificing the investment in teacher professional development.
Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the lower left of the Chromebook to see a list of available networks. Click on the name of the network that you wish to connect to and then enter the Wi-Fi password (if it is password protected)). More information on connecting the Chromebook to Wi-Fi can be found by clicking here.
While battery time will vary depending on what you are doing, in general Chromebooks have exceptional battery length. When fully charged a Chromebook should last the entire school day. Student Chromebooks need to be charged nightly so they are ready for the next day at school.
The district’s network is filtered and each computer’s internet access is logged and can be reviewed. Crandall ISD follows (and may exceed) federal and local guidelines that require filtering of inappropriate material. In addition, student Google accounts are managed by school and district administrators and can be accessed at any time if needed.
The District utilizes an Internet content filter that complies with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). All Chromebooks, regardless of physical location (in or out of school) and Internet connection, will have Internet activity filtered. Despite the filter, the District cannot guarantee that all controversial or inappropriate materials will be blocked. Parental monitoring of student Chromebook use at home is encouraged.
Your Chromebook automatically checks for and downloads updates when it is turned on with the lid open and connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Chrome OS will get updates periodically, so it is important to have the most updated operating system to ensure that applications work the way they are intended. Leaving your Chromebook plugged into power with the lid open overnight will help make sure that any updates needed can run overnight so your machine is ready to use first thing in the morning. If you are having trouble with your Chromebook, checking to see if it has the most updated Chrome OS is the best place to start your troubleshooting. It can affect the performance of many different apps and extensions.
You can check for updates yourself.
Here is an interactive video or follow the steps below:
Some models of Chromebooks the District distributed could encounter a critical update message. This could take up to 2-3 hours (depending on the strength and speed of your Wi-Fi) for your device to receive this critical update. If you receive this message, do not shut down or restart your Chromebook! Wait until the Chromebook screen messages you that the update is complete. If you did restart your computer or shut it down during the critical update, you will need to contact the campus to schedule a time for you to bring your Chromebook back to the campus to be repaired.