School boards need reliable technology solutions to support the future of e-learning

With online learning here to stay, school boards need to prioritize devices that are fast, sturdy and cost-effective

With lightweight, compact frames, the Samsung Chromebook 4 | 4+ and Galaxy Tab A7 are practical additional to school boards’ technology fleets.

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It came quickly, with little forewarning or time to prepare, but the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered school boards across Canada into a new learning paradigm that is taking root as a curriculum mainstay.

The adjustment hasn’t been easy, but both teachers and students are viewing e-learning as a viable education format, providing them with new and exciting opportunities to engage with their curriculum through technology.

In a year that’s moved between stints of in-person and remote learning due to pandemic safety concerns, technology has stepped in as the connective bridge, keeping students engaged in their studies. Some regions in Canada are even considering making virtual learning a permanent option for families moving forward.

Samsung Chromebooks and tablets have emerged as ideal e-learning solutions for school boards due to their affordability and ease of use.

School boards need to ensure their technology device supply is ready for this reality. To give students the tools they need, Samsung Canada is offering an affordable lineup of technology solutions — including the Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+, as well as the Galaxy Tab A7 — to help make e-learning a productive and accessible option for students everywhere.

The kid-friendly Samsung Chromebook 4 | 4+ come with standard safety features including pick-proof keys and zero visible screws.

Samsung devices lead the way in portability and battery power

With lightweight, compact frames, the Samsung Chromebook 4 | 4+ and Galaxy Tab A7 are practical additions to schoolboards’ technology fleets, whether for use in class or loaned out to students participating in remote learning.

Weighing just 2.6 pounds and 3.75 pounds, respectively, the Chromebook 4 | 4+ can be easily carried by students of all ages, and take up minimal room in a book bag or knapsack.

These kid-friendly laptops also come with standard safety features like pick-proof keys and zero visible screws. For students moving between French and English, the keyboard on the Chromebook 4 | 4 + comes with multiple language support, allowing them to easily transition between both official languages.

From morning math to end-of-day social studies, students can rest assured that the Chromebook 4 |4 + lineup will stay powered throughout the entire school day, boasting up to 10 and 12 hours of battery life on a single charge^[1].  This provides students with the ultimate mobility experience, allowing them to move around their homes and classrooms freely without requiring access to an outlet for a wired charge.

Students who are better-suited to the slim, lightweight Galaxy Tab A7 receive the same outstanding portability advantages, along with all-day battery life[2] that quickly replenishes at night with a USB-C charging cable. Weighing just 476 grams, the Galaxy Tab A7 is ideal for students on-the-go.

Collaborative apps at students’ fingertips

The Samsung Chromebook 4 | 4+ lineup is powered by Chrome OS with a built-in Google experience, making it easy for students to get online quickly, start their day and dive head-first into learning.

All of the familiar Google apps are here to help, including Docs, Sheets, Slides and the ultra-fast Chrome internet browser, making it easy to collaborate with peers and submit assignments remotely.

Samsung Chromebooks 4 and 4+ also have Google Assistant built in, enabling students to update their calendars, reply to messages or set reminders to file an assignment simply by saying, “Hey Google ….”

Affordable options to meet increased demand

The shift to online learning has created a surge in demand for technology in school boards across Canada, and this demand is expected to continue into the foreseeable future.

What hasn’t changed since the start of the pandemic is the budget pressure school boards face as they try to procure high-quality learning tools. Thankfully, the Samsung Chromebook 4 | 4+ and Galaxy Tab A7 are cost-effective technology solutions that meet the needs of students adapting to remote learning.

Weighing just 476 grams, the slim, lightweight Galaxy Tab A7 is ideal for students on-the-go.

All three products are available now, with the Chromebook 4 starting at just $359.99 (regular price) and the Chromebook 4+ starting at just $459.00 (regular price).

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab A7 starts at $329.99 (regular price) and delivers computing power similar to a laptop in an ultra-light metal body that’s just seven millimetres thick.

It’s no secret that e-learning is here to stay, and Samsung is here to meet the demand with high-quality, fast and durable products that fit any budget.

School boards can learn more about the Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ here.

For more information about the Galaxy Tab A7, click here.

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^[1] Measured according to Google Scenario (Power Load Test) criteria. (Tested Product Specifications: Intel® Celeron™ Processor N4000 / 4GB Memory / 32GB eMMC). Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns. Results may vary. Weights vary depending on manufacturing process.

[2] Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.