Owen Yardley ‘25

CENTER FEATURES EDITOR

At Unionville and many other high schools across the nation, one tool is a staple for our modern education: the Chromebook. It’s important to treat our Chromebooks as it is a very important school tool that can be easily damaged if not taken care of properly. Below are some tips that can help keep our Chromebooks in good use:

1. Being gentle and careful with Chromebooks when using them a. Simple care, such as having a case for it, not having food and drinks around them, and not being rough when closing the cover, will prolong their useful life.

2. Keeping the Chromebook in good condition inside and out We shouldn’t be downloading software that we do not need or visiting useless sites as it will not only slow down our working devices but is also very unsafe. We take good care of our Chromebooks for ourselves and the coming students who will have it afterwards.

3. Getting assistance with your Chromebook as soon as possible We all face technical problems now and then. If any problem occurs with our Chromebooks, we should know where to go for help. Our school library is a great place for troubleshooting, and the librarians are very knowledgeable. Access to help ensures that we can continue using our devices without interruptions and stay focused on our studies.

Chromebooks can be a big assistant to our academic achievement. They let us access a lot of online resources: educational platforms, research databases, and collaboration tools like Google Docs. As such, we need to take care of our Chromebooks to have an environment that is conducive to learning. Taking good care of these devices, using them to their greatest potential, and asking for helpwhen in need sets up the student for success. Now, as students get in line for graduation, let's seize the opportunity that presents itself and set a pathway for our future success.