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Google ’s Chromebooks have surged in popularity among K-12 educators across America in the past decade , overtaking Google 's iPads as the classroom device of choice . Education Talk radio host Larry Jacobs and Google Certified Innovator and trainer apps Scott tell eSchoolNews that the Google - powered laptops are dominating the classroom largely due to their under $ 200 price point , brand integrity , device longevity , overall reliability , and wireless network . To train educators , Google offers device training and " a large network of certified trainers and innovators , " in addition to conferences and professional development , contributing to its reputation as a " safe " choice by many educators due to ease of use .