The Chromebook—the device of the twenty-first-century classroom. Their simplicity, price tag, and mobility make them the most popular choice for K-12 1:1 deployment nationwide. Here are eight new models to be introduced in 2023, all designed to endure the strain of everyday classroom use.
Acer Chromebook Vero 712
Release: April 2023
Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel Pentium Gold 8505, or Intel Celeron 7305
Battery: up to 10 hours
Memory: up to 8GB
Storage options: up to 128GB eMMC
Display: 12”
Resolution: 1366×912, LED-backlit TFT with IPS (touch optional)
Ports: 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A, 1 audio jack
Other features:
Reinforced hinges and corners, metal-plated ports, and spill-resistant keyboards.
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
720p webcam
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
5mm headphone/speaker audio
Acer Chromebook 511 (C736)
Release: April 2023
Processor: Intel Processor N100 or N200
Battery: up to 12 hours
Memory: up to 8GB
Storage options: up to 64GB eMMC
Display: 11.6”
Resolution: 1366×768, optional touchscreen
Ports: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 audio jack, MicroSD card slot
Convertible: No
Other features:
Reinforced hinges and corners, metal-plated ports, and spill-resistant keyboards.
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
720p webcam
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756T)
Release: April 2023
Processor: Intel Processor N100 or N200
Battery: up to 12 hours
Memory: up to 8GB
Storage: up to 128GB eMMC
Display: 11.6”
Resolution: 1366×768, touchscreen, optional USI stylus
Ports: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 audio jack, MicroSD card slot
Convertible: Yes
Other features:
Reinforced hinges and corners, metal-plated ports, and spill-resistant keyboards.
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
720p webcam
Optional 5MP webcam
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R856T)
Release: April 2023
Processor: Intel Processor N100 or N200
Battery: up to 12 hours
Memory: up to 8GB
Storage: up to 128GB eMMC
Display: 12”
Resolution: 1366×912, touchscreen, optional USI stylus
Ports: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 audio jack, MicroSD card slot
Convertible: Yes
Other features:
Reinforced hinges and corners, metal-plated ports, and spill-resistant keyboards.
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
720p webcam
Optional 8MP webcam
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4
Processor: MediaTek Kompanio 520
Battery: up to 16 hours
Memory: up to 8GB RAM
Storage: up to 64GB eMMC
Display: 11.6” anti-glare display
Resolution: 1366×768
Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI, 1 audio jack
Weight: 2.71 lbs.
Other features:
Durable keyboard with full skirt keycaps and reinforced ports and hinges
Wi-Fi 6 and optional 4G LTE3
720p HD front-facing camera with privacy shutter
Lenovo 300e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4
Processor: MediaTek Kompanio 520
Battery: up to 16 hours
Memory: up to 8GB RAM
Storage: up to 64GB eMMC
Display: 11.6” IPS touch display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass, optional garaged stylus
Resolution: 1366×768
Ports: 1 USB-C; 2 USB-A; 1 HDMI; 1 audio jack
Convertible: Yes
Weight: 2.9 lbs.
Other features
360-degree hinge and rubber bumpers
720p HD front camera with privacy shutter and optional 5MP world-facing camera
Wi-Fi 6
Lenovo 500e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4
Processor: Intel Processor N100 or N200
Battery: up to 16 hours
Memory: up to 8GB RAM
Storage: up to 128GB eMMC storage
Screen: 12.2” IPS touch display with 16:10 aspect ratio featuring Gorilla Glass and TUV certified low blue light
Resolution: 1920×1200
Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI, 1 audio jack
Convertible: Yes
Weight: 2.9 lbs.
Other features:
Touch display support and optional active stylus pen
1080p or 720p front-facing camera with shutter and optional 5MP world-facing camera
Wi-Fi 6 or 6E2 and optional 4G LTE3
Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 3
Processor: Intel Processor N100 or N200 or Intel Core i3-N305 processor
Battery: up to 14 hours
Memory: up to 8GB RAM
Storage: up to 128GB SSD
Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI, 1 audio jack
Convertible: Yes
Weight: 3.2–3.3 lbs.
Other features:
Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E
720p or 1080p front-facing camera with privacy shutter
Water resistant keyboard, up to 350 mL
Find out why 7,500 districts and counting have trusted AGParts Education for Chromebook buyback, parts procurement, and more. Contact us today!
If your district is implementing a computing program, Chromebooks are an essential consideration. Low in price and secure, Chromebooks are internet-heavy devices running on Chrome OS.
One of the most attractive features about a Chromebook is the fact that they are relatively low maintenance. With little to no software, OS and app updates are often automatic and occur in the background. In terms of hardware, there are very few moving parts in the device.
Parts of a Chromebook
Even though they are lean on hardware, you should still be familiar with their parts. Here are the parts of a Chromebook:
Motherboard
The heart of your Chromebook, the motherboard is the main circuit board. It holds and enables all communication between many crucial systems in your Chromebook. The motherboard holds the central processing unit (CPU).
Battery
Chromebooks use lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable. Another draw about Chromebooks is their long battery life. Most Chromebooks can support an eight-hour school day easily on a single charge.
A/C Adapter
Also referred to as a power cord or charger, a Chromebook’s A/C adapter is its external power supply that recharges the battery.
Display
Referred to by many names, a Chromebook’s display is composed of an LCD and the glass screen. Depending on your Chromebook, it may also have a digitizer.
LCD: Liquid-crystal display, or LCD, is a flat-panel display that uses liquid crystals in its primary operation. LCDs are extremely common today, and largely replaced light-emitting diode (LED) displays.
Screen: The protective glass that covers the LCD
Digitizer: If your Chromebook features a touch screen, it will have a digitizer which enable s the touch screen functionality.
Bezel
Typically made of plastic, the bezel is the border around the display.
Web Cam
The web cam is located above the display in the bezel.
Microphone
The microphone is typically located beside the web cam.
Ports
Chromebooks come equipped with a variety of ports which can include:
USB ports: type A, C, or both
Headphone and/or microphone jack
Micro SD slot for expandable storage
SIM card slot for Chromebooks with LTE capabilities
Keyboard, Touchpad, and Palmrest
Often sold as one part, the keyboard, touchpad, and palmrest is where the action occurs on the Chromebook.
Keyboard: Although still in QWERTY format, Chromebook keyboards differ from a Windows laptop or MacBook. The caps lock key has been replaced with the search/launcher key. There are also no enhanced function keys (F1-F12).
Touchpad: Also referred to as clickpad or trackpad, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive panel that controls point-and-click functionality.
Palmrest: The plastic cover surrounding the keyboard and touchpad is the palmrest.
Top and Bottom Covers
The shell of the Chromebook is comprised of the top and bottom covers. They can be made of plastic or aluminum.
Repairing Your K-12 Chromebooks
Although Chromebooks are low maintenance, they sometimes do need to be repaired. The good news is that they are generally easy to repair and oftentimes the repairs can be completed in house.
All you need is a reliable Chromebook parts supplier to source parts and a tutorial. That’s where we come in! AGParts Education has the capability to support school districts of any size in parts procurement with:
An inventory of 500,000+ OEM new and reclaimed parts
Orders that ship the same day plus free shipping
Discounts on bulk order
A dedicated sales executive to simplify and assist your district in managing your 1:1 program
A comprehensive YouTube library of 250+ repair tutorials for a variety of models and variety of repairs
AGParts Education has been in the classroom since Chromebooks were first introduced, partnering with Council Bluffs School District, one of Google’s pilot schools. Find out why 7,500+ school districts, including Council Bluffs, rely on us for their Chromebook parts, technology buyback, and more. Contact us today to see how we can help your school district today.
Many school districts wrestle with how to support students’ health and wellness effectively. With more students seeking mental health services, a school district’s role in supporting students and providing adequate resources and care is critical.
In the 2021-2022 school year, 96% of public schools reported providing mental health services to their students. Of those, 88% of schools agreed they could not effectively provide mental health services to students in need.
Schools identified an insufficient number of mental health professionals to manage their school’s caseload, inadequate access to mental health professionals, and inadequate funding as three limitations to effectively addressing their students’ mental health needs.
How can districts effectively support their student’s mental health needs? One consideration is through health and wellness apps.
Before we explore the apps available, let’s learn more about student wellness.
What is Student Wellness?
Student wellness is defined as the recognition by schools, districts, and educational professionals that there are many factors that impact a student’s academic attainment. It is an approach that focuses on supporting the whole child and is composed of seven factors—emotional, intellectual, social, personal, occupational, physical, and environmental wellness.
Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change. Emotionally well students have a positive attitude, high self-esteem, a strong sense of health, and the ability to recognize and share their feelings with others in a constructive way.
Intellectual wellness is a person’s ability to recognize their creative abilities and find ways to expand knowledge and skills. Intellectually well students have good study habits, critical thinking skills, are creative problem solvers, and can communicate clearly.
Personal wellness is a person’s ability to create a sense of meaning and purpose in life. Personally well people are empathetic, have a clear sense of right and wrong, and can explain their beliefs.
Social wellness is a person’s ability to develop a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system. A socially well student is assertive, self-confident, and able to work in a team effectively.
Occupational wellness is a person’s ability to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work. Occupationally well students experience satisfaction from completed work and understand their personal learning style.
Physical wellness is a person’s ability to learn and model healthy practices and routines. When a person is physically well, they are attentive and alert.
Environmental wellness is a school’s ability to promote safe and supportive environments that encourage wellbeing in the home, at school, and in the community. When a school is environmentally well, it creates of culture of respect within its shared norms and values.
Health and Wellness Apps
Health and wellness apps can help districts address their students’ health and wellness needs. Some of these apps could be used supplementally, while others could form the foundation of a robust health and wellness program. Here are four health and wellness apps that could better equip schools to address their students’ mental health needs.
Oasis Mental Health Applications
Oasis’ mission is to create technology that increases human connection and provides quality, holistic mental health care. Their comprehensive program is designed to get students back to learning and teachers back to teaching.
Assessment and roadmap: Oasis’ clinical team works with you to assess your individual needs and creates a unique support roadmap.
Student Support: the app provides students with on-demand support from mental health professionals and evidenced-based content to improve mental health and learning.
Faculty & Staff Support: the Oasis Connect App provides educators with 1:1 classroom management coaching, as well as resources that support their mental and emotional health.
Platform Implementation: Oasis’ clinical team guides you with evidence-based strategies to determine how to best support your students and teachers.
Sanvello
Sanvello’s aim is to meet people where they are in moments of need and surround them with tools and strategies that provide relief. Their app offers four types of support—self-care, peer support, coaching, and therapy.
Self-care includes a daily mood tracker, guided journeys, and coping tools. Through weekly check-ins, Sanvello creates a roadmap for improvement.
Peer support allows users to view posts from other members about a diverse range of topics in a judgement-free, label-free space.
Coaching is like a fitness trainer for your mind. When users need help achieving their mental health goals, they can find the support and encouragement they need.
Therapy can help users get unstuck, out of a spiral, and back to their lives. With a Sanvello therapist, users can identify unhealthy thoughts and patterns, and create a plan to feel better.
Daylio
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and a happiness tracker. Without writing a word, users can easily track their moods and habits to compile a mood journal. Daylio then crunches the data and displays them in stats, charts, and correlations.
Teen Talk App
Teen Talk App provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences. With over 200 teens trained nationwide and teens supported in 100+ countries, the app has a 89% satisfaction rating.
Supporting your students’ health and wellness is paramount for any school district. Health and wellness apps can equip schools to provide students with the foundation for healthy lifestyles.
Find out why 7,500 districts and counting have trusted AGParts Education for Chromebook buyback, parts procurement, and more. Contact us today!
Managing your Chromebook’s lifecycle can be tricky. Unlike other devices, Chromebooks have a specific shelf life with an end-of-life date, called the Auto Update Expiration. What is AUE? What Chromebook models have a AUE in 2023? What should your school do if it deploys Chromebooks with a 2023 AUE?
We’ll answer all these questions today.
What is AUE?
Auto Update Expiration is the date when the Chrome OS will no longer support auto updates on your Chromebook model.
This doesn’t mean your Chromebook will self-destruct after this date. Think of AUE like a best by date, not an expiration date. Your Chromebook will still power and function, but it won’t receive software updates for new features or critical security patches. You also do not have access to technical support after the AUE.
Chromebooks with an AUE in 2023
Below is a list of Chromebooks with an AUE in 2023.
Brand
Model
AUE
Acer
Chromebook Tab 10 D651N
August 2023
Acer
Chromebook 11 (C771, C771T)
June 2023
Acer
Chromebook 14 for Work (CP5-471)
June 2023
ASUS
Chromebook Tablet CT100
August 2023
ASUS
Chromebook Flip C101PA
August 2023
ASUS
Chromebook Flip C302
June 2023
CTL
Chromebook Tablet Tx1 for Education
August 2023
Dell
Chromebook 13 (3380)
June 2023
HP
Chromebook 13 G1
June 2023
Lenovo
ThinkPad 13
June 2023
AUE in 2023? What to Do Next
Although Chromebooks still function after their AUE, upgrading your district’s Chromebooks is critical. Chromebooks that eclipse their AUE no longer receive OS updates or those vital security patches to ensure student success and privacy.
The question remains: what should your district do with its fleet of end-of-life Chromebooks? Old Chromebooks can’t just be thrown in the dumpster as their components are harmful to the environment. Rather than letting your used fleet collect dust in storage, your best option is to turn those old devices into cash through Chromebook buyback.
Chromebook buyback is the process of selling back your used devices to a company that processes used electronics devices. That company will evaluate your devices and assign a value to each device.
Tech buyback falls under the umbrella of IT asset disposition (ITAD). ITAD is the process of disposing of used or unwanted IT assets in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. This includes securely wiping data of the devices prior to disposal.
When choosing a company to sell your Chromebooks to, remember the acronym C.H.E.A.P.:
K-12 Chromebooks contain sensitive information. Compliance with National Institute of Standards (NIST) is important. This guarantees data is wiped clean according to NIST guidelines and ensure your student data is protected.
A hassle-free process will save your district many headaches. The buyback process should be simple and smooth, with flexible options to accommodate your district’s needs.
Experience can be challenging to find as Chromebooks aren’t even ten years old, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Ensuring your district partners with an experienced company in tech and Chromebook buyback is paramount. Experience means less stress and pain in the buyback process and can often translate into more money for your used fleet.
As stated above, Chromebooks contain components that are harmful to the environment. Adherence to responsible recycling practices is essential. Be sure your tech buyback company takes environmental responsibility seriously.
A company that values you as a partner, and not just a number, is key. They should be with you from start to finish, available for your needs.
That may seem like a daunting list of considerations, but we have good news. AGParts Education has all those qualities! In the classroom since Chromebooks were first introduced, our process is simple and designed with our school partners in mind. We even offer two methods of payout—cash or credit. With our credit option, your district will earn 10% more, keeping those funds in your technology budget. You’ll never have to worry about data falling into the wrong hands or components carelessly thrown away. Plus, your dedicated sales executive will be with your district every step of the way, and beyond.
Find out why 7,500 districts and counting have trusted AGParts Education for Chromebook buyback, parts procurement, and more. Contact us today!
Ready to work like a pro on your Chromebook? Integrate these common Chromebook keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity. For more tips, check out our guide to Chromebook basics.
Keyboard overlay of all shortcuts: Press Ctrl + Alt + ?
Lock your Chromebook’s screen: Press Search + L or Launcher + L
Log out of your Google account: Press Ctrl + Shift + Q twice
Screenshot: Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows, select Screenshot, then full screen, partial, or window screenshot in the bottom menu
Record Screen: Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows, select Screen Record, then full screen, partial, or window screen record in the bottom menu
Toggle Caps Lock: Press Alt + Search or Alt + Launcher (the Search/launcher key is in place of the caps lock key on a Chromebook keyboard)
Launch the Task Manager: Press Shift + Esc
Launch apps 1-8 in the shelf, starting on left: Press Alt + 1-8
Launch last app in the shelf: Press Alt + 9
Split screen: Press Alt + both bracket keys [ ]
Dock window to the left side of your screen: Press Alt + [
Dock window to the right side of your screen: Press Alt + ]
Just as Chromebooks support a bevy of web shortcuts, they also supports most text-editing shortcuts.
Undo: Press Ctrl + Z
Copy: Press Ctrl + C
Cut: Press Ctrl + X
Paste: Press Ctrl + V
Select All: Press Ctrl + A
Delete previous word: Press Ctrl + backspace
Delete: Press Alt + backspace
AGParts Education is your complete partner for your 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Supporting over 7,500+ U.S. school districts, find out how we can help your district. Contact us today!
Updated on 8/2/22. Originally published on 11/19/20.
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