Chromebooks

Fully licenced Chromebooks start from £200. Our recommended devices are ruggedised with a 3 year + warranty and 10 hour battery.

Storage

The right storage solution can transform the delivery of computing in your classrooms by keeping your Chromebooks fully charged and secure.

G Suite Training

All our consultants are Google Level 1 Educators and a full range of G Suite and Google Classroom training is available to schools upon request.

We’ll provide you with Google for Education Certified trainers to visit your school to help you get the most out of your new Chromebooks and G Suite tools. Our trainers can run staff meetings, help in the classroom, and show teachers how to use their new tools to deliver IT lessons in new and exciting ways. If you’re migrating to G Suite for office staff, we can help you get to grips with the changes to expect compared to Windows & Office.

A month after your launch date, we’ll come back to you and show you which features are being utilised heavily, and which features you’re missing out on.

Virtual Reality

Renting our Virtual Reality Kit makes VR a reality for schools. Our delivery and collection service includes Google Expeditions advice and training.

Neverware CloudReady

With CloudReady, you can turn older laptops and desktops into fast Chrome devices and easily manage them using the Google Admin console.

Cloud MIS Systems

Cloud solutions are also available for your MIS platform. No need for expensive onsite servers for our recommended Arbor and Bromcom solutions.

Free Audit

Our free G Suite for Education audit will provide a complete review of your current situation and provide impartial advice about moving to the cloud.

Our audits typically focus on the following:

CONNECTIVITY: Review of your broadband and wireless situation.

CLOUD DEVICES: Listen to your requirements and recommend appropriate Chromebooks and charging / storage solutions.

SUPPORT AND TRAINING: Estimate how much on-going and staff training will be required.

Please email admin@123ict.co.uk to discuss a free audit.

FAQs

Can I still use Office files on a Chromebook?

Of course! The G Suite productivity tools are compatible with .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx files, and you can choose to edit them as they are or convert them to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides files. You also have the option to export work you have done in G Suite to Office or .pdf format if you wish.

What are the requirements for having a Chromebook implementation in my school?

As technical requirements go, you’ll need a modern wireless network solution as well as a minimum of 20Mbps broadband bandwidth. 123ICT will visit your school and carry out a comprehensive check to determine if your school is Cloud-ready. Don’t worry, if you’re not quite there we can help with that thanks to our Wireless Solution.
You and your staff will also need to be willing to see a positive change in the way the computing curriculum is delivered in your school! Moving to Chromebooks is an exciting step, but can be scary for some.  With 123ICT delivered training, your staff will be confident in delivering engaging IT lessons.

What is the benefit of using G Suite over an on-site server?

With G Suite you’re able to store your files on Google Drive, removing the restriction of only being able to access your work when at school. Users can access their files anytime & anywhere. What’s more, all of the applications are hosted in the cloud which means that you can save on hardware costs (when comparing a Chromebook to a traditional Windows laptop) and you won’t have to install programs via a powerful server.

What happens after the initial set up and training?

Immediately after initial set up and training, we’ll be on hand to provide hands-on support in order for teachers to be comfortable with delivering IT lessons with Chromebooks. We will also train a nominated member of staff as a Google Champion. The idea is that this person will be your on-site guru that will be able to answer the majority of questions your users may have, as well as solve basic problems.
We’ll also arrange a follow-up visit around a month after your launch date to check how things are going.
However, this doesn’t mean we’re not on-hand if you need us! With your purchase you’ll also receive complimentary helpdesk support, where a certified G Suite Administrator can talk you through features, make technical changes to your Chromebooks, and video chat with you to help you feel more comfortable with certain features.

I’ve heard I can’t print using a Chromebook, is this true?

This is entirely false. The vast majority of newer printers have a feature called Google Cloud Print which allows your users to print from a Chromebook. Older printers can still be used as well with a different method, and we can advise on this during our initial visit to your school.