IT Asset Management
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Google Grab and Go alternative
Posted on October 13th, 2023Google Grab and Go Loaners was developed as a side project by a small group of Googlers, perhaps as one of the famous 20% projects. Grab and Go (GnG) was deployed throughout Googles offices around the world and was initially promoted to organizations with Chromebook fleets. GnG loaners never graduated to a fully supported Google … Continue reading Google Grab and Go alternative
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How to Disable a Student’s Lost Chromebook
Posted on September 25th, 2023Unfortunately, students lose Chromebooks. Devices are often found, whether it be at the back of the school bus or hiding under sports kit. Disabling a lost or stolen Chromebook prevents unauthorized access to data, accounts, and school resources. Regardless of the expectation of eventually finding the device, disabling lost Chromebooks as soon as possible is … Continue reading How to Disable a Student’s Lost Chromebook
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Tips for school device roll out
Posted on August 9th, 2023One of the most exciting and impactful initiatives that schools can undertake is device roll out. Yes, really. Devices transform the way students learn and teachers teach, open up exciting new learning opportunities and interaction beyond the classroom. However, before that schools need to get devices literately into student’s hands. Device hand-out day, device collection … Continue reading Tips for school device roll out
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VIZOR “Crescent” released with over 60 new features for Schools
Posted on July 19th, 2023The VIZOR “Crescent” release brings significant new features simplifying the management of devices and IT assets in schools and districts. Recent years have seen major shifts in how devices are provisioned, maintained and utilized in schools. The latest release of VIZOR for Education reflects these shifts in three functional themes; Inventory, Automation and Repairs. Accurate … Continue reading VIZOR “Crescent” released with over 60 new features for Schools
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Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries
Posted on January 31st, 2023To support digital learning, many schools are implementing 1:1 device programs, where each student is provided with a device such as a laptop or tablet to use for learning and research. This can greatly enhance the educational experience for students providing them with access to a wide range of digital resources. However, managing and tracking … Continue reading Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries
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How to find the AUE date of your Chromebook
Posted on October 31st, 2022All ChromeOS devices have an AUE date, or Auto Update Expiration date. After this date the device will no longer receive updates and therefore new features. For most modern Chromebooks the AUE date is now 10 years* after the release date of the device, remember this is the manufacture release / launch date of the … Continue reading How to find the AUE date of your Chromebook
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VIZOR presenting at SPARCC 2022
Posted on July 29th, 2022We are excited to be contributing a session on 1:1 (one-to-one) Chromebook Management at the SPARCC EdTech Conference. Dean Bates will be presenting “Chromebook 1:1 challenges and How to overcome them!” on August 5th 2022. Managing a fleet of 1:1 Chromebooks can be challenging. This session will address common challenges districts face when managing Chromebooks … Continue reading VIZOR presenting at SPARCC 2022
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1:1 Device Repair Policy Document Template
Posted on July 21st, 2022Having a clear and well communicated 1:1 (one-to-one) repair policy can be a key factor in reducing the number of repairs which actually occurs. This happens as students take greater responsibility for their device when expectations are communicated effectively to families. To help schools and districts get started we have created a template 1:1 device … Continue reading 1:1 Device Repair Policy Document Template
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How to Document 1:1 Device Processes in K-12 School Districts
Posted on July 13th, 2022Managing 1:1 (one-to-one) devices in K-12 schools and districts can be challenging. Documenting the current or desired lifecycle of 1:1 devices in a school, or district, can be a useful step in optimizing asset processes and reducing workload. The exercise of optimizing asset processes is called Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM). Many ALM techniques can be … Continue reading How to Document 1:1 Device Processes in K-12 School Districts
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IT Asset lifecycle Management for Schools
Posted on June 24th, 2022Managing Chromebooks and other 1:1 (one-to-one) devices in K-12 schools and districts can be a challenge, particularly if you are managing hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of devices with a small team. It’s not surprising that considering and planning out the complete lifecycle of those devices, such as what will happen to them in … Continue reading IT Asset lifecycle Management for Schools
