Hanover County Public Schools has chosen to use Chromebooks to support blended learning in our classrooms. Chromebooks were chosen for several factors including:
- Ability to be managed from division level to ensure student online safety
- Ability to integrate with existing systems and instructional resources
- Quick start-up/shut-down times to protect instructional time
- Built in virus protection to protect student data
- Battery life (10+ hours) to ensure continuity of the instructional day
- Durability to withstand daily use by students
- Cost
Device Specifications
The selected Chromebooks have been specifically manufactured for the K-12 education market. As such, the Chromebook includes durable features such as an embedded keyboard, rubberized edges, and a reinforced chassis. Approximate dimensions of the Chromebook are: Thickness 1" x Width: 12" x Depth: 8".
Family Handbook
HCPS has created a handbook for families that can serve as a quick reference guide of best practices to follow when students bring their device home. This handbook can be printed or downloaded.
Student Expectations
This video below highlights some basic expectations for students as they work with their Chromebook. Some schools may have additional/different expectations beyond what is mentioned in this video.