By Kayla Hoang, Staff Writer, Arden Nguyen, Staff Writer & Staff Photographer
Photos by Arden Nguyen
After FVHS implemented the new Chromebook plan, each student has been given a Chromebook as an attempt to integrate the classroom learning environment with equal access to technology.
Now that the plan is currently in motion, we asked students around campus for their honest opinions on each having a Chromebook, and whether it’s an academic improvement or deterrent in comparison to last year.
“I think the Chromebooks are very good because we use them in our classes a lot. Now that technology is becoming a more important part of school, it’s nice to have a device that we can use in class,” said junior Sandra Nguyen.
“Honestly, I don’t see any difference because I feel that teachers are kind of reluctant to change their style of teaching, so that doesn’t really make a difference in how we’re taught. We’re still writing in notebooks; most of our assignments are still on paper; so I don’t really think it changed anything,”said junior Michelle Pham.
“I would rather be able to use my own computer, but otherwise, I think it is a nice improvement, I guess,” said junior Ryan Nguyen.
“So, honestly, when I first heard about the Chromebook, I was disappointed because I thought the textbooks would all be online. I don’t like looking online too much, but as soon as we got our Chromebooks, I realized that we got our textbooks again. Which is awesome, and the Chromebooks are actually really nice because if you’re in the middle of class and you’re working on a Google Doc, you don’t have to turn it off or put it back in, you could just hold onto it and work on it immediately after class,” said junior Lucas Chis.
“I stan the computers, you know? At first I was like, what’s going on? Like, what’s happening? It’s like I no longer have the excuse to say I don’t have a computer and that’s really upsetting because that’s my go-to excuse. And now, I just have be like, telling the truth? Like, I don’t understand. But, you know, it’s really nice of the school to give it to us. I appreciate it mucho, we love [it]. Reppin’ FV every day,” said senior Ava Rahgoshay.
“I like the Chromebooks, and I think it’s a learning improvement because it helps a lot of people who don’t have Chromebooks at home. For me, it’s a lot more convenient ot have a laptop to bring around everywhere, because my laptop is like, really heavy and I don’t like carrying it around the house. So, it’s nice to just have a small Chromebook,” said junior Nhien Mai.
