Teachers and school systems across America are realizing that computers and laptops are becoming integral for the education of their students. Being aware of this, Google decided to work with DonorsChoose.org to help teachers and schools offer Chromebooks at a discounted price of $100.
Working with DonorsChoose.org, an online charity that acts as a mediator between public schools and donors to bring schools a variety of supplies and devices, Google is offering the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook – including hardware, management, and support – for only $100. Down from the $430 list price, Google said that the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is the most popular Chromebook in schools. According to Google’s blog post, over 1,000 schools have started using Chromebooks. Still, there are dozens of school systems and students without computers. Not having access to a computer can severely impair a child’s education later in life since the ability to use a computer is integral in higher education and in most careers.
Like all Chromebooks, the Series 5 uses Chrome OS with built-in Google Apps. It has built-in 3G connectivity so that students can use the Internet everywhere, even if they don’t have a wireless connection available nearby. The Series 5 Chromebook is incredibly quick to boot, has a long battery life, and has an attractive design. Though it’s not one of the best laptops we’ve ever reviewed, at $100, the Samsung Series 5 will do the trick for students learning the basics of computer use.
Full-time public school teachers in the U.S. can request up to 30 Chromebooks at DonorsChoose.org. Teachers must submit their request by December 21, 2012, so make sure to take advantage of this deal now.
Once a student who does not want to become a system administrator or programmer gets used to the ease of use and way of doing things under Chrome Operating System; once that happens, the way of Microsoft becoms an anachronism….. and those who do want to become system administrators or programmers, will want to do it for a ChromeOS environment; which means learning and mastering Linux.
This is a great program and opportunity for educators. They got such an overwhelming response from teachers that they have to put them on a waiting list.
This laptop might not be for everyone, but I know several young children who would love to get one of these. Their parents don’t have enough money to buy them a more expensive laptop and the child is missing out on school assignments while at home.
Google (do evil) is there on almost all aspect of your life to do just that, mass marketing, tracking, advertising and controlling the news.
These shitty laptops are worthless. .
I think that is terrific . it would be such a help to those who due to economic misfortune would be able to aquire one and possibly better their situation . .
hello guys, am a school teacher in Nigeria. I saw these wonderful opportunity Samsung and goggle chrome are offering to schools. we think its wonderful but we cant seem to find a link to access this rear privilege granted for all pupils to benefit from. please can somebody advice me on how to go about it.
That’s because MSFT is one of the biggest tech groups.. And think back 10 years ago.. Who was a bigger computer group? This is a tech group.. They should have tech experience
Too late. Not available anymore.
Of course the “discount” will be picked up by the chumps ordering at the full price.
Digital Trends is MSFT Astroturf. Look at bios of the principals running it…and then page through the postings.
that way they can track your every move,what a joke
EXCELLENT idea !!!
I read the article and I understand that there is a waiting list but hey if I’m saving about $300 or more I’d wait. Hope teachers are made aware of this opportunity. :)