Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the School Devices topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Instructor walks students through Chromebook inspection and care
Summary
A classroom instructor gave step-by-step instructions for students to inspect school-issued Chromebooks, check chargers and ports, test input devices, and report damage via a digital form; the instructor warned students that failing to report damage could lead to repair costs.
A classroom instructor walked students through a short inspection routine for school-issued Chromebooks, demonstrating how to check the exterior, ports, screen, keyboard and charger and urging students to report any damage on a digital form.
The instructor emphasized accountability, saying, "Treat it well, and it will serve you faithfully. Treat it poorly, and it could be money out of your pocket that pays to fix it." The speaker told students to "check for any scratches or cracks" on the outside and bottom of the device and to "make sure the charger fits snugly into the charge port."
The instructor demonstrated how to open the Chromebook and inspect moving parts and the screen for deep scratches or cracks. Students were advised to check ports on both sides "to make sure they are free and clear of all debris," press the power button if the device did not turn on (the instructor noted the power button is "located on the top right"), and test the trackpad and keyboard by moving the cursor and pressing keys.
The instructor also recommended examining the charger cable for exposed wires and, if any damage is found, to complete the school's digital damage-reporting form. The instruction concluded with praise for students who completed the check: "Congratulations, tech detectives. You've ensured your Chromebook is ready for action. Now you can focus on learning."
