Guidance for purchasing computers for students

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We have created this page for those parents that would like to purchase their own device for their student.

Below are some examples of what Portland Public Schools currently offers students. The examples below are all Chromebooks; however, it is not necessary for students to have a Chromebooks device in order to participate in Home-based Distance Learning. Many other computers are suitable. Chromebooks are often an inexpensive option that will meet your student's needs.

Key features if you are looking to purchase a device for your student

• A forward-facing camera for video conferencing.
• Speakers or a headphone jack for video conferencing.
• Wifi enabled so that it can connect to the internet. (You will still need to have internet service.)
• A minimum of 4GB of RAM
• Computers with Intel i3, i5, i7, will provide a longer useful life, but Celeron or other mobile processors will also allow students to effectively work with PPS-HD distance education.
• For younger students you may want to consider a touch-enabled screen and an external mouse.