Part 1 - How to run Windows on a NComputing Chromebook?

NCOMPUTING CHROMEBOOK:

In the last couple of years, there have been many changes to education policies and practices affecting students, shifting focus from individual needs to strengths basis in order to prepare them to be leaders of tomorrow. It is important that all students in classrooms are able to access equal education opportunities that would improve their experience for deeper, blended and competency –based learning. As a result, all the components of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) should come together to create the most favorable environment for teaching and learning.

When it comes to investing in ICT, budgets are tight. While cost may be one of the considerations when implementing new systems, other factors such as integration with existing systems are an equally important consideration that has to be thought through. Chromebooks have been a popular choice for K-12 schools, having been adopted in half of US schools. But our conversations with you have often brought your concerns forefront regarding students still requiring access to Windows, Java or Silverlight applications that are imperative for learning and testing, in addition to Chrome applications.

NComputing vSpace software benefits schools by providing a centrally managed, reliable and scalable solution that delivers as many as one hundred individual Windows desktops from a single computer. Admins can quickly setup and deploy, while education leaders can take advantage of classroom management solutions such as classroom monitoring and remote control. Teachers can supervise students’ work and communicate with individuals or with the class as a whole. For example, students can be asked to write their reaction to an image, while the teacher follows and comments as necessary. Read more...