New Student Devices Officially Unveiled (2nd & 3rd Grades)

Today, students in the 2nd and 3rd grades received their newly issued educational laptops, known as student learning devices.
Up until now, our school used Windows-based computers, but the new devices run on ChromeOS, Google’s lightweight operating system designed especially for cloud-based learning through Chromebooks.

One of the most noticeable upgrades is the speed of startup—the new devices power on much faster, meaning less waiting time and smoother lesson transitions.

While the previous model featured a detachable screen and keyboard, this often led to accidental drops and screen damage.
The new version adopts a convertible (2-in-1) design, where the keyboard and display remain attached but the screen rotates 360 degrees, allowing it to be used like a tablet as well.

These new Chromebooks are also built to meet the MIL-STD-810H standard — a U.S. Department of Defense durability test protocol that evaluates performance under harsh conditions such as drops, vibration, high and low temperatures, humidity, and dust exposure.
This doesn’t mean they are “indestructible,” but rather that they have been tested and proven durable under rigorous environmental simulations.

As soon as the students powered on their new devices, we heard comments like
“The screen looks so clear!” and “It’s lighter than before!”
We hope they’ll quickly become comfortable using these new tools—and treat them not just as computers, but as essential stationery for learning in the digital age.

Keywords: Hokuryō Junior High School / Student Learning Device / ChromeOS / Chromebook / Convertible Laptop / MIL-STD-810H / ICT Education / Digital Literacy

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