Education Sector
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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 at miGoogle Michigan Google Education Summit 2022
Posted on October 13th, 2022We are excited to be attending the miGoogle Summit held November 10th and 11th at Notre Dame Prep Academy in Pontiac, Michigan. The Michigan Google Education Summit is a two day conference organized and run by Michigan educators, featuring unique applications of Google tools in the classroom – from Chromebooks to Google Drive, Jamboard, Maps, … Continue reading VIZOR at miGoogle Michigan Google Education Summit 2022
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How to remotely Powerwash (Factory reset) your Chromebook fleet
Posted on August 12th, 2022Powerwash is Google’s term for Factory reset. Powerwashing is a good option when Chromebooks are assigned at the start of the school year, or if a Chromebook has performance issues. For some time, Google has provided Powerwashing functionality in ChromeOS settings, allowing individuals to factory reset their device. However, individually wiping hundreds or thousands of … Continue reading How to remotely Powerwash (Factory reset) your Chromebook fleet
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For the Love of EdTech Podcast
Posted on August 11th, 2022VIZOR is honored to partnering with the For the Love of EdTech podcast on Season 2. For the Love of EdTech is a podcast by educators for educators. Hosts Kara Hutchinson and Caryn Kelley explore how educational technology can be used to improve students’ learning experience and provides easy ways educators can implement EdTech in … Continue reading For the Love of EdTech Podcast
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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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VIZOR present City of Wolverhampton College the EduFuturists College of the Year Award
Posted on July 1st, 2022VIZOR had the honour of presenting City of Wolverhampton College the EduFuturists FE College of the Year 2022 Award. This year’s finalists for the EduFuturists College of the Year award were City of Wolverhampton College, Leeds City College, Blackpool & Fylde College and Burnley College. Adam Dwight received the award on behalf of City of … Continue reading VIZOR present City of Wolverhampton College the EduFuturists College of the Year Award
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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
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Edufuturists Awards
Posted on June 8th, 2022VIZOR is honoured to be sponsoring the FE College of the Year Award at the EduFuturists Awards 2022. Nominees for the EduFuturists College of the Year award are Wolverhampton College, Leeds City College, Blackpool & Fylde College and Burnley College. The voting window has now closed but you can still register to attend the event. … Continue reading Edufuturists Awards
