Tcapsloop Podcast Network

Shortly after the Wall Street Journal published the article "Chromebooks were once good for schools now there becoming e-waste," TCAPS' Executive Director of Technology and todays co-host Evan O'Branovic had a conversation with the Ticker’s Craig Manning for his article “The Chromebook Question: Do School Laptops Cost Too Much For What They Offer?" On today's podcast we dive a bit deeper into that question and recommend some criteria to consider before making your next edtech investment. The Rundown 00:54 - Moment of Zen  “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” - Marie Curie   01:26 -Ticker Chromebook article background   05:02 - TCAPS Chromebook history   09:04 - What is the right device? the conversation is changing.   09:47 - 4 principles school boards and parents should consider when purchasing EdTech - 2022 Article in the Conversation by Lucas Johnson   10:24 - Why Technology? SAMR Method   14:08 - Is it compatible wi