This document provides an overview and instructions for using Chromebooks, the Chrome browser, and Google Drive. It covers the following key points in 3 sentences: Teachers will learn how to use Chromebook features and personalize the device, use the Chrome browser, access Google Drive and apps, share documents and collaborate. The document details how to set up a Chromebook by connecting to WiFi, adding users, and logging in, and explains features of the Chrome browser like searching, bookmarks, and settings. It also shows how to access and use apps in Google Drive for creating, sharing, and collaborating on documents, presentations, and more from any device.

1. Chromebooks
DEVICE OVERVIEW, CHROME BROWSER AND GOOGLE DRIVE

2. Learning Outcomes
 Teachers will learn Chromebook features and how to personalize the device.
 Teachers will know how to use the Chrome web browser.
 Teachers will understand how to access Google Drive and use various Google
Apps.
 Teachers will learn how to share documents and collaborate with others.
 Teachers will be introduced to Google Apps and Extensions

3. Chromebooks in Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWGPzoKGxhU

4. The (Always New) Chromebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLUPlTA9gsY&feature=plcp

5. Chromebook
Features
 Lightweight
 Boots up in seconds
 Cloud Storage
 Offline capabilities

6. Chromebook Set Up
USING YOUR NEW DEVICE

7. Connect to the
Internet
Click the Wifi button from the
bottom menu bar.

8. Adding a New User

9. Logging In
 Username@waverlyschools.net
 Password:
 colt1234
 winans123
 elmwood1
 east1234
 Students will have personal log ins

10. Choosing an
Avatar
Choose an avatar or take a
photo of yourself!

11. Chrome Home

12. Google App
Launcher
Access all apps
https://sites.google.com/site/chromebookclassroominthecloud/introducing-the-chromebook

13. Chrome Browsing
HOW TO USE THE CHROME WEB BROWSER

14. Searching Omni Box
 URL and searching in One Place!

15. Menu Bar
 Bookmarks
 Zooming
 History
 Downloads
 Settings
 More…

16. Chrome Settings
 Access from the
web or toolbar

17. Settings
Change wallpaper
Get Themes
Device options
Advanced settings

18. Tabbed Browsing
Open multiple windows
at once
“Advanced Settings”
Set tabs to open on
start up

19. Bookmarks
Access your bookmarks
from anywhere!
Import bookmarks from
another web browser
(when using the
Chrome browser on
your desktop)

20. Syncing your
Settings
Your settings travel with you
Log into your Chrome browser to
access bookmarks and more.

21. Keyboard
Top keys
https://sites.google.com/site/chromebookclassroominthecloud/introducing-the-chromebook

22. Keyboard Shortcuts
https://sites.google.com/a/richland2.org/chromebook-chronicles/teacher-training-links

23. Touch Pad
Options
https://sites.google.com/site/chromebookclassroominthecloud/introducing-the-chromebook

24. Logging Out
Closing the computer does not
log you out.

25. Google Drive
CREATE AND ORGANIZE FILES IN THE CLOUD

26. What is Google Drive?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

27. Google Drive is…
 Formerly known as Google Docs
 Cloud storage (up to 30GB)
 An office application suite (with access to even more
applications)
 Completely free (for education)

28. Accessing Google Drive
Cloud Storage
• Files stored in your Google drive
can be accessed from any device
• Chromebook: App Launcher
• Web access: drive.google.com
• iPhone/ iPad: Google Drive app
http://online-backup-reviews.biz/articles/files/google_drive_devices.jpeg

29. My Drive: Google Drive
OVERVIEW OF THE DASHBOARD

30. Create New
Google Apps
http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-look-for-create-menu-in-drive.html

31. Google Documents
CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT

32. Sharing
Share files with anyone
Set permissions

33. Shared with Me
Any files that have been shared with
you, stored in “Shared with Me”
It will also send you an email alert

34. Collaborate
Documents that are shared
can be edited by multiple
users at a time.
Edits will show up in “real
time”

35. http://goo.gl/9QjrJF
COLLABORATION

36. Starred
Find your most important
documents quickly by
“Starring” them

37. Google Forms
Create
assessments, student
and parent
surveys, and more!
Fill in the blank, multiple
choice, check boxes
Data is organized in a
spreadsheet

38. http://goo.gl/FxpcFK
CHROMEBOOK SURVEY

39. Google
Presentation
• Similar to PowerPoint presentations
• Share with others to collaborate
• Import premade presentations
• Include live links and videos

40. Google
Spreadsheets
Similar to Excel
Easily graph student
data

41. Google Drawing
White board space
Collaborate
“Research Tool” to find
images
Graphic
organizers, posters, proj
ects and more!

42. Move
documents, PDFs, videos, photos
and more
Access these files from anywhere
Must be on your desktop
computer to do this!
http://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/41645/opening-xlxs-file-in-google-docs
Upload Files

43. Offline Mode
 Set up Offline Mode
 Access files without internet
 Changes will be added to Google
drive when reconnected to
internet.

44. http://goo.gl/QuSP0X
HOW COULD YOU INTEGRATE GOOGLE APPS INTO YOUR CLASSROOM?

45. Chrome Web Store
DOWNLOAD APPS AND EXTENSIONS

46. What are Google Apps?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5KFJULahs

47. What are Google Extensions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC9Cppt-6J0

48. Access
Visit the Chrome Store
Downloaded apps are
stored in the “App
Launcher”
Extensions can be
found next to the
search bar in the
Chrome Browser

49. Thank you!
MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMING SOON!