Chromebooks aren’t replacing computer classes. They’re replacing textbooks and mimeographed handouts. Most of that stuff is web based now, and Chromebooks are cheap so they’re the perfect tool for the job.
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guyoverthere123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
the worst part is expecting kids to learn about computers using a fucking Chromebook.
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
echodot@feddit.uk 3 days ago
We’re going to have a whole generation of kids pretty soon that are going to be entering the workforce and they’re barely going to be able to operate a mouse and keyboard. Although it’s not really the Chromebook at fault this started with the damn iPads. Why were schools issuing iPads to students the absolute worst possible UX for note-taking.
ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 3 days ago
That’s like if you taught the next generation of carpenters using Fisher-Price toy tools (all sponsored by Fisher-Price, by paying huge campaign money to the politician).
CalipherJones@lemmy.world 3 days ago
They’re not learning. They’re being implanted into Googles software as a service model. Get the kids on Gmail when they’re young and they’ll never use anything else.
echodot@feddit.uk 3 days ago
Yeah and then they enter the workforce and find that everyone uses outlook. Despite all of Google’s attempts I don’t know any businesses that actually use g suite mostly because Microsoft bundle O365 with everything these days so there’s no point business is going out and buying a second licence for software they essentially already have.
gradual@lemmings.world 3 days ago
Yep.
Same shit happened when conditioning students to use “PowerPoint” for science fairs.
The indoctrination starts young.