Chromebooks

Chromebooks in Adult Ed

OTAN workshop 2014-2016

T|H|E Journal reported in April 2015 that the sales of Chromebooks to educational buyers has surpassed those of iPads. There are more adult schools using Chromebooks, too. This introductory workshop will help teachers identify the features such as the Webcam, microphone and keyboard shortcuts. The participants will recognize apps available to them and distinguish between apps, extensions and themes in the Google Web store. Examples of classroom activities will engage the group in exploring more ways to use Chromebooks effectively in adult education.
 * Prerequisites **: The hosting agency or the individual participants must have/bring a Chromebook during the training.

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=Features=

Login
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2592076?hl=en&ref_topic=3406191&vid=1-635785457360824295-318937855

**Desktop area**
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6012820?hl=en&ref_topic=3406191&vid=1-635785457360824295-318937855

Keyboard
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1047364?hl=en&ref_topic=3406191&vid=1-635785457360824295-318937855

Touchpad
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1047367?hl=en&ref_topic=3406191&vid=1-635785457360824295-318937855

Microphone
try it out -> http://vocaroo.com/

Webcam
try it out for recording a video message -> https://www.youtube.com/my_webcam try it out for an online meeting -> https://hangouts.google.com/

**Projecting**
1. connect the Chromebook with a cable to your classroom projector 2, send the signal wirelessly to Chromecast in HDMI input device (projector or monitor) 3. log into Chrome browser on your classroom computer

=Browser Apps, Extensions and Themes= https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1056325?hl=en&ref_topic=3406191 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/apps_vs_extensions

Our favorite apps and extensions

 * ==== Google Translate - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-translate/aapbdbdomjkkjkaonfhkkikfgjllcleb?hl=en ====
 * DuoLingo - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duolingo-on-the-web/aiahmijlpehemcpleichkcokhegllfjl/related?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon
 * Typing - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/typing?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon
 * Techsmith Snag it - https://www.techsmith.com/snagit-google-chrome.html
 * Math - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/math?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon&_category=apps
 * Interactive Periodic Table - http://www.freeperiodictable.com/?chromeapp
 * Mind Mapping Apps - http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/12/4-powerful-apps-for-creating-mind-maps.html
 * Google Drive - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-drive/apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf?hl=en-US
 * URL Shortners - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/url%20shorteners?hl=en-US&_category=extensions
 * Google Tone - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-tone/nnckehldicaciogcbchegobnafnjkcne
 * Tab Cloud - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tabcloud/npecfdijgoblfcgagoijgmgejmcpnhof
 * Collection of learning essential apps - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/learning_essential

=Privacy: Apps. Extensions, EdTech Products= Common Sense Media help districts, schools, and teachers make more informed decisions about the apps they use with students - https://privacy.commonsense.org/

=Lesson and activity ideas=
 * Collaborative About Me/Our Class slideshow
 * Individual essay on assigned topic
 * Video demonstration of a skill, hobby
 * Photo story
 * Measure distance in Google Maps
 * Drill and practice

=Resources=
 * Kathy Shrock's Guide to Everything: Chromebooks - http://www.schrockguide.net/chromebooks.html
 * 30 Ways to use Chromebooks in the Classroom by Tom Gierke and Becky Evans - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GLmWQ7EJyqF-5ViHaQINkAId2mw9Qoc8KXNN0rVJglM/edit#slide=id.gd3883805_2_18
 * Chromebook Help Center by Google - https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709
 * Learning Chromebook classroom site is managed by Edina's Digital Learning Specialists Molly Schroeder and Tracy Purdy - https://sites.google.com/site/chromebookclassroominthecloud/classroom-resources

=Google Classroom for personal accounts= New in May 2017 https://www.blog.google/topics/education/google-classroom-now-open-even-more-learners/

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