What’s Chromebooks got to do with online learning?

They can support new learning requirements brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has just announced that Chromebooks have been added to the list of devices that can be provided or donated to public schools,teachers and learners.

A memorandum released by the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration through the Information and Communications Technology Service said that local government units (LGUs) supporting DepEd can now acquire Chromebooks using their Special Education Fund (SEF) and donate them to public schools in their areas to support new learning requirements brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

            According to a report in the Philippines Tech News & Review on February 23, 2022,as of 2021,there are 146 cities and 1,488 municipalities that have SEFs.

Aside from LGUs,the memo also applies to nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and other organizations supporting DepEd and education initiatives.

 In the memorandum,DepEd has noted that Chromebooks will help facilitate distance learning under the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure dependability of devices in the conduct of face-to-face classes in the future.

 So,what are you waiting for?   Start using Chromebooks now!

By: Lovella Montilijao-Jarobel, Ed.D | SSHT III | OLONGAPO CITY NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL | OLONGAPO CITY