Students in grades K-6 will be using Chromebooks as their 1:1 device beginning in 2018-19. Here are some Chromebooks and Chrome browser resources for you to help make the most of these tools!
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- Here are some lessons from the Google Training Center where you can learn how to best take advantage of Chromebooks in your classroom.
- Chromebooks/Chrome operating system proficiency checklist -includes support links for each task
- Chromebook resources – Chromebook Academy from Kyle Pace’s district
- Chromebooks Resource for Educators via Burlington Public Schools
- Chromebook classroom
- Chrome Ninja Tips (Presentation)
- Chrome Ninja Tips & Tricks – resources
- The Hottest Chromebooks Resource on the Planet
- Chromebook tips every teacher should know
- Chromebooks Tips & Tricks
- Chromebook touchpad tips
- 12 tips to make you a Chromebook pro
- Chromebook resources via Eric Curts and presentation on his intro to staff (some applicable slides to Elanco, trackpad features, etc.)
- 10 must-watch video tutorials for Chromebook users
- What can you do on a Chromebook? Pretty much everything.
- Chromebooks and Google Apps for Ed
- Tips and resources for using Chromebooks offline
Useful Classroom Apps/Extensions:
- Add-ons, Apps, and Extensions for Educators via Rich Kiker
- Extensions Gallery Ex.) Print Friendly & PDF, Bit.ly,
- High School Apps | Education Apps
- 22 Useful Extensions | 20 Interesting Web Apps
- Master List Google Chrome Apps & Extensions
- Chrome extensions Pinterest collection
- 6 Chrome extensions to help you maximize Google Drive
- Chrome extensions to support students with disabilities
- Extensions vs. Apps
- Pop Out for YouTube (video only – no ads)
- Save to Google Drive (click to add to Drive)
- Snagit – screencapture tool
- Awesome Screenshot (crop sections for use later)
- Announcify (reads web page material) – Remedial support?
- Clearly (removes everything on webpage but text)
- Turn Off the Lights (page goes dark except for video)
- One Tab (put all your Chrome tabs on one page)
- Google Translate Chrome Extension
- Google Dictionary Chrome Extension
YouTube is a very robust video sharing and editing tool! Check out this playlist to learn more and tutorials for use!
My GAFE links on Diigo and visit the Google Drive resource page on this blog!