The document provides an overview of using Chromebooks in education. It discusses the key features of Chromebooks like their instant-on capability, all-day battery life, and ability to access files from any device. It explains that Chromebooks store all user files and data in the cloud so backups are not needed. The document also outlines how Chromebooks are used in Billings Public Schools, including for reading, research, creating documents and presentations, and supplementing math and reading curriculum. Teachers in the district discuss how Chromebooks motivate students and support differentiated learning.

1. The Google
Chromebook
Using the Chromebook in Education
Desiree Caskey
Billings Public Schools
www.bpstis.org
Access this document online:
http://www.slideshare.net/caskeyd/chromebook-overview

2. Introductions!
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3. Chromebook Facts
• Instant on
• Always connected (can use offline too)
• All-day battery
• Access your stuff anywhere
• Google Apps & more available
• Gets better over time
• Security built in
• http://bit.ly/13fEIOO - OS Guided Tour
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4. Why the Chromebook?
• Based on the Chrome web browser – simple, fast and streamlined
• Cloud-based so everything you create, share, do or view is stored
in your account in the cloud.
• No backup necessary
• $249 – BPS pays $279, which includes the student management
system
• Replacement and repair are amazingly cheap
• App store with large collection of free tools
• Long battery life
• Secure environment – BPS uses Gaggle also ($1 per student)
• 8 seconds too boot up
• Management for the IT department is a breeze
• It is a laptop – keyboard integrated
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5. What is the Chrome OS
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http://bit.ly/13fEtn4

6. What can you do with a
Chromebook?
• Connect –
– Email & Video Conference with Gmail & Google Hangout
– Twitter, Facebook, Google +
– Edmodo and Schoology
• Enjoy –
– Listen to music and watch movies with Google Play
– View, upload and share videos with YouTube
• Work –
– Use a wide variety of productivity tools in Google Drive
– Use Chrome Remote Desktop to access & run software on any
of your other computers
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7. What can you do with a
Chromebook?
• Create –
– Edit photos with Pixlr
– Home videos with YouTube or Stupeflix
• Play –
– Anatomy games
– Typing games
– Math games
– Storybook creation
• Offline –
– Gmail
– Google Drive
– Scratchpad
– Calendar
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8. Chromebook in Education
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http://bit.ly/13fE1VJ

9. Using Chromebooks in BPS
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Jamie Jarvis – 7th Grade

10. Using Chromebooks in BPS
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We have used our Chromebooks for everything from
reading/vocabulary/research to Spelling practice games to
math fact practice to research to creating documents and
presentations...I can't imagine a greater tool for my
classroom in regards to motivation and
authentic, differentiated learning. They require so little
management on my part and every single one of my
students is able to jump on their Chromebook and get
going quickly on the task at hand.
I have a class blog that I put the necessary links for my
students. This way, we don't have to spend time hunting for
where we are going. This allows students/families to use
what we are doing in class at home, too.
We store them in hanging files in our filing cabinet, which
locks, in number order so each student is responsible for
their own computer. They need charging about once a
week, so we have charging stations set up around the
Amy Leffler – 4th Grade

11. Using Chromebooks in BPS
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Ann Brucker– 4 & 5 Grades
My students use their Chromebooks for:
• responding to writing prompts on our classroom blog.
• determining mileage between two locations using
Google Maps.
• researching the history, economy, culture, and
geography of historical sites.
• entering measurements into a spreadsheet that
calculate ratios to create proportional drawings.
• learning and practicing correct keyboarding.
• constructing and presenting independent and
collaborative projects using Google Documents, Google
Presentation, Popplet, Prezi, and Glogster.
• supplementing reading and math Common Core
curriculum with online resources, games, and activities.

12. Chromebooks in Education
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Additional Classroom Ideas with Google Apps
Google Apps for Education –
http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/gafe-overview
The Paperless Classroom -
http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroom
Google Forms –
http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/google-forms-for-everything
Creating Comic Strips –
http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/comic-strips-with-google-
presentations
Google Presentations –
http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/interactive-pres

13. Chromebook
Guidelines
Just getting started? This site is a “must
use” resource…http://goo.gl/CsC0l

14. Chromebook
Guidelines
Rules & Tutorials for Students

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Management Console
• Create User Groups
– apply policies
– Separate groups (teachers, students)
• Preinstall and block apps
– Blacklist or whitelist apps, extensions and URLs
• Track assets
– Assign to specific students or teachers and get usage reports
• Manage User Access
– Disable guest mode
– Designate groups allowed to use a device (teachers only)
• Configure Network
• Customize user features
– Bookmark and app sync across computers
http://goo.gl/xkPoi

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Some Guidelines for Students
• When unplugging your Chromebook, do so gently
• Carry the Chromebook closed and with two hands
• Keep water bottle on the floor to avoid water damage
• When not using your Chromebook, close it to save the
battery
• At the end of the day make sure to log off
• Plug your Chromebook in to make sure it gets charged- look
for the light

17. Using Chromebooks in BPS
Connecting to the Internet
1 – Click on the Status Area
2 – Click the wireless connection options.
Choose your wireless connection (you may need to enter a password)
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Remember: The Status bar is also where you see the
current time, can adjust sound, and shows your battery
status. Click anywhere on the Status bar to get the
menu shown above.

18. Adding a New User
1 – Click on the Status Area
2 – Click Sign Out

19. Adding a New User
3 – From the login screen, click on Add User
4 – Fill in your email address
5 – Fill in your password
6 – Click Sign In

20. Adding a New User
7 – Choose an avatar, or take your picture with the webcam.
Click on Chrome browser, Gmail or Apps icon to get started
Launcher Status Bar

21. Chromebook Environment
Your Launcher holds access to all your programs. If you right-
click on an app, you have the choice to pin it to the Launcher
for quicker access.
Most apps will open in the Chrome browser, but some will run
in separate windows.

22. Bookmarking & Settings
Click on the star in your Address bar to save a bookmark
Click on the Home Button to go to your set start page.
Click on the Status bar and choose Settings to customize
your environment:
Remember: Because you are using a web-based
tool, all your bookmarks, settings, themes are available
from any device that you use Chrome…as long as you
are signed into Chrome.
TIP - Select Always show the
bookmarks Bar so that you
have quick access to the
websites you use the most.

23. Chrome Web Store
Chrome Apps are advanced
interactive websites providing either
a wide-ranging set of features, or
focusing on a single task like photo
editing or shopping. You can discover
more than 30,000 free and paid
apps, themes and extensions at the
Chrome Web Store.

24. Apps you might want

25. Signing Off & Logging Out
There are several ways you can sign off and log out:
• Click 'Sign out' from the Status bar.
• Key command Ctrl+Shift+Q
• Using the Power key

26. Using Chromebooks Offline
If your school has enabled offline access for the Chromebooks,
you will be able to use certain Drive tools and apps when the
Chromebook is not connected to a network.
To enable Offline:
1. Log into Drive or launch Drive from the Apps menu (you will
need Internet access to do this)
2. From the More Menu, select Offline
3. Click Enable Offline
Your Docs listed in Drive will show an Offline label
At this time, Drive tools available offline include
• Documents
• Presentation
• Drawing

27. Using Chromebooks Offline
What Apps are available offline?
1. Access the Chrome Web Store
1. You can do this from your Chrome browser – New Tab
2. You can do this from your Chromebook – Click on App Tab
2. Click on Collections
3. Click on Offline Apps
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Your information will sync as soon as your
Chromebook connects to the Internet

28. Chromebook
References
References & User Resources

29. Chromebook Trackpad
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30. Learning the Chrome OS
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How to Use Chrome
http://goo.gl/AEmXA
Chrome Features
http://goo.gl/TTVIL
How to Use the Chrome Devices
http://goo.gl/o5Hk1
Chrome Device Features
http://goo.gl/yTTBy
How to Use the Chrome Web Store:
http://goo.gl/SGu6p
Chrome Web Store Features:
http://goo.gl/NyIVI

31. Chrome in Education
References
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Google Apps Learning Center
http://learn.googleapps.com/
Chrome for Education
http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/education/
The Chromebook Classroom
http://goo.gl/YQSha
YouTube Videos for Chromebook in the Classroom
http://www.youtube.com/chromebookclassroom
Chrome OS wiki
https://sites.google.com/site/chromeoswikisite/home
10 Creative Ways to Use Google Tools – Maximize Learning
http://goo.gl/00m0G
Everything Teachers Need to Know about G. Presentation
http://goo.gl/B5EXw
Teacher’s Guide to G. Spreadsheets
http://goo.gl/YirZ2