Unleash the Power of Chrome
Description: Participants will gain hands-on experience with the new Chromebooks. We will cover the basic functions, the power of the Chrome Store, working without a printer and implementation in the classroom.
Dates:
June 18, 2014
June 30, 2014
July 30, 2014
Below are resources used, mentioned or additional from the training workshop.
Dates:
June 18, 2014
June 30, 2014
July 30, 2014
Below are resources used, mentioned or additional from the training workshop.
Click on the gear wheel to access the speaker notes. There are some additional web links in those notes.
Chromebook Tutorials & Tips
Tour of Your Chromebook - Take a step-by-step tour of the Chromebook
Keyboard Features - Provides the keyboard shortcuts for the Chromebook
Chromebook User Guide - Read the user guide online or download a pdf copy to your computer
Chromebooks 101: What's All the Fuss About? - Slideshow for beginner users of the Chromebook by Jonathan Wylie, Technology Consultant & Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer
Chromebooks: The Google Chromebook in the Classroom - Created byKathy Schrock, this site contains
links to general information about the Chromebooks, tutorials and classroom successes.
Chromebooks and education: A perfect match - Brief article focusing on why Chromebooks are becoming popular in the education sector.
Chromebook touchpad tips - Provides gestures and actions available on the touchpad. The right-hand column provides links to additional touchpad and hotkey tips.
Manage windows and tabs - Pointers for managing your windows and tabs on the Chromebook.
10 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Chromebook Owner Should Know - Includes shortcuts for logging out, taking a screenshot, locking the screen and more.
3 Simple Ways to Zip and Unzip Files on a Chromebook - Provides instructions for zipping and unzipping files
Keyboard Features - Provides the keyboard shortcuts for the Chromebook
Chromebook User Guide - Read the user guide online or download a pdf copy to your computer
Chromebooks 101: What's All the Fuss About? - Slideshow for beginner users of the Chromebook by Jonathan Wylie, Technology Consultant & Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer
Chromebooks: The Google Chromebook in the Classroom - Created byKathy Schrock, this site contains
links to general information about the Chromebooks, tutorials and classroom successes.
Chromebooks and education: A perfect match - Brief article focusing on why Chromebooks are becoming popular in the education sector.
Chromebook touchpad tips - Provides gestures and actions available on the touchpad. The right-hand column provides links to additional touchpad and hotkey tips.
Manage windows and tabs - Pointers for managing your windows and tabs on the Chromebook.
10 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Chromebook Owner Should Know - Includes shortcuts for logging out, taking a screenshot, locking the screen and more.
3 Simple Ways to Zip and Unzip Files on a Chromebook - Provides instructions for zipping and unzipping files
Chromebooks, Apps & Extensions in Education
30 Ideas for Using Chromebooks in Education - Google Slide presentation showcasing 30 ways to use Chromebooks in school.
20 Chrome Apps & Extensions for Teachers and Students - This slideshow created by Richard Byrne, showcases a collection of apps & extensions in Chrome that are perfect for teachers and students.
Chromebook Classroom - This site offers ideas for student projects on the Chromebook, as well as student example.
Screen Captures Made Easy with SnagIt Chrome Extension - How-to blog post on using the SnagIt Chrome Extension - photos included.
Use Chromebooks for Student Assessments - Tips for delivering tests/assessments on the Chromebooks
5 Chrome Extensions for Teachers - This 10 part series provides Chrome Extensions that would be helpful to the classroom teacher.
20 Chrome Apps & Extensions for Teachers and Students - This slideshow created by Richard Byrne, showcases a collection of apps & extensions in Chrome that are perfect for teachers and students.
Chromebook Classroom - This site offers ideas for student projects on the Chromebook, as well as student example.
Screen Captures Made Easy with SnagIt Chrome Extension - How-to blog post on using the SnagIt Chrome Extension - photos included.
Use Chromebooks for Student Assessments - Tips for delivering tests/assessments on the Chromebooks
5 Chrome Extensions for Teachers - This 10 part series provides Chrome Extensions that would be helpful to the classroom teacher.
App & Extension Suggestions
Connected-Mind - Create mind maps with this app. Check out the demo video below