Jeff and Dean from the VIZOR team discuss the challenges of Chromebook management for Schools on the Edufuturists podcast. To hear more podcasts from the Edufuturists check out edufuturists.com. VIZOR helps Schools and Districts manage their Chromebooks and other IT assets like Projectors, Smartboards and Carts. VIZOR consolidates device data from Google with student information … Continue reading Edufuturists Podcast – Chromebook management in Schools
Chrome OS Flex gives schools districts the ability to transform old and unused Windows PCs and MacBook hardware into Chromebooks. Chrome OS Flex is based on the same code base as Chrome OS and therefore gives school districts consistency in end user experience and the same simplicity and security of cloud-based management. For school districts, … Continue reading Chrome OS Flex for Education
It was our pleasure to discuss VIZOR with John Sowash on the Chromebook Classroom Podcast. Dean and Jeff discuss how VIZOR helps districts track thousands of Chromebooks, the shortcoming of using a spreadsheet or library system and how VIZOR integrates with existing tools such as the Google Admin Console and your SIS. VIZOR · Organize … Continue reading Chromebook Classroom Podcast
Firstly, we have a lot of respect for Chromebook Getter. Chromebook Getter is a simple utility which updates Chromebook metadata in the Google Admin Console via a Google Sheet (spreadsheet). Schools come to us when Google Sheets or Excel spreadsheets have become too overwhelming to manage. VIZOR for Chromebooks is first and foremost an IT … Continue reading Chromebook Getter Alternative
We are excited to announce that the “Berri” release of VIZOR is now available. Our latest release brings over 75 new features and improvements specifically designed to aid IT Asset Management in Schools and Enterprises. For Schools – Streamline daily Chromebook administration with automated OU management, the ability to remotely disable lost or stolen Chromebooks … Continue reading VIZOR Berri Release is now available
Are you struggling to onboard hundreds or thousands of Chromebook devices? Chromebook Zero-Touch Enrollment may help. In this blog, we define Zero-Touch Enrollment (ZTE), how it works and why it is important for School Districts embarking on a 1:1 initiative. What is Zero-Touch Enrollment? Chrome OS Zero-Touch Enrollment is an alternative to manually enrolling Chrome … Continue reading What is Zero-Touch Enrollment for Chromebooks?
Google’s popular Chromebook devices are taking over the education sector. The devices are ideal for students for many reasons like durability, long-lasting battery and lightweight. The following points are 6 facts about Chromebooks. We also include how each feature plays an important role in the academic sector. Data is Always Backed Up “Chrome OS is … Continue reading 6 Facts About Chromebooks (Updated)
Google just announced the rebrand of G Suite for Education to Google Workspace for Education. This rebrand includes over 50 new features and over 40 new Chromebooks that will release in April 2021. More options mean K-12 schools have a better selection of options that is more catered to their needs. However, it also means … Continue reading Google Workspace for Education: Free vs Paid Editions
After working with many schools, we have picked up on a few practices that aren’t ideal when purchasing Chromebooks. We didn’t want to be so blunt but these are the top 5 mistakes schools make when they purchase Chromebooks! 1. Not Part of a School’s Plan There’s a misconception that purchasing devices will suddenly fix … Continue reading 4 Chromebooks Mistakes Schools Make
Partnerships in the education industry are always a good sign. Helping schools and students focus on education while vendors are streamlining processes in the background. PowerSchool is a known name in the industry for various products including their student information system. VIZOR for Chromebooks is an up-and-coming Chromebook management system. In mid-January, they announced their … Continue reading PowerSchool and VIZOR for Chromebooks Partnership