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Chromebook Resources for Secondary Students

Secondary students that receive devices from DoIT during the COVID 19 closure will getting

Chromebooks. While these devices are slightly different from Windows machines they may be

used to, they function in much the same way.

Students will use their BCPS credentials to log into the Chromebooks and utilize Schoology and

Google Meet on the Chrome browser.

The following support documents are available for teachers, parents and students. These

documents are in order based on the order in which they should be followed.

Table of Contents Chromebook Resources for Secondary Students ......................................................................................... 1

Chromebook Wi-Fi Connection ................................................................................................................. 2

Exploring Chromebook Functionality (Off BCPS Network) ....................................................................... 4

Connecting Your Microsoft OneDrive in Schoology .................................................................................. 5

Apps and Extensions for Chromebook ...................................................................................................... 7

Using Office Online via BCPS One and the Chrome Office Extension to Submit Files in Schoology ......... 8

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Chromebook Wi-Fi Connection

When used off the BCPS network users must connect to a public or private network to use a

Chromebook. Users that have already signed into a specific Chromebook can log in without

connecting to a wireless network. Functionality will be very limited.

1. Restart the Chromebook if needed.

2. When off network the following screen will appear to indicate that no network is

available. Note the different icons for “open” vs. “Private” networks. Touch the name of

the network that you wish to connect to.

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3. If connecting to a private network, the password will need to be provided (1). The shown

default Security setting (PSK (WPA or RSN)) (2) should be enough. There are other

choices if home routers are set up differently. Finally click Connect (3) to access the

wireless.

4. Log into the Chromebook with your BCPS username and password.

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Exploring Chromebook Functionality (Off BCPS Network)

As you explore the Chromebook try out some of the following task to test out functionality.

Tasks Directions

1 Connect to Wi-Fi Connect Chromebook to home Wi-Fi network.

https://bcpsone.bcps.org/support/device/

2 Log-in Use BCPS credentials to:

• Log into a Chromebook

• Log into BCPS One

3 Touchpad

Use the following support materials to try the following tasks:

• Move the pointer

• Click

• Scroll

• Drag and Drop

4 On-screen

Keyboard Options

Use the following support materials to try the following tasks in desktop and

tablet mode:

• Access on-screen keyboard

• Enable and use handwrite tool

• Enable and use type text by speaking

5 Touchscreen

Use the following support material for the following tasks:

• Click

• Right-click

• Scroll

• Go to a previous page on your browser

• Zoom in or out

• Open Launcher

• Show your row of apps (shelf)

• Hide your row of apps (shelf)

• View two apps side by side

6 Camera and Video Use the following support materials for the following tasks:

• Take a picture

• Take a video

• See your photo or video from the downloads folder of your files

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Connecting Your Microsoft OneDrive in Schoology

Connecting your Microsoft OneDrive in Schoology allows you to access your OneDrive files to

upload and attach to assignments in Schoology.

To connect your OneDrive:

Tasks What You’ll See

1. Log in to Schoology and click Resources in the

top menu bar.

2. Click the Apps icon on the left side menu.

3. Click on the Microsoft OneDrive Resource

App.

4. Click Approve and then click Authorize.

5. Log in to Microsoft with your BCPS credentials.

Be sure to include the @bcps.org after your

username.

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6. You will see that your OneDrive has been

connected and your files will appear on the right.

Your OneDrive files will now be accessible from

the Resources tab in the App section.

Schoology – Connecting Your Microsoft OneDrive (.mp4) - This video walks BCPS users

(teacher or students) through the process of connecting their Microsoft OneDrive in Schoology.

This video is also accessible via YouTube for closed caption:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt_HHeVEtZc&feature=youtu.be

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Apps and Extensions for Chromebook The WAS column of this chart identifies the apps/extensions that students were using on the

HP device. The IS column identifies the comparable application, without loss of functionality,

that students can now access on the Chromebooks. The Student Access column provides basic

details about where students would go to access.

Was (HP) Is (Chromebook) Student Access

Audacity

Audio Recording

Schoology Audio/Video Recorder

Audio

Click on the Audio/Video icon anywhere

that text can be added in Schoology.

Easy QR

Creating and Scanning QR Codes

QR Code Creator and Scanner

Creating and Scanning QR Codes

Google Play Store

Movie Maker/Open Shot

Video Editing

WeVideo Video Editor

Video Editing

Google Play Store

Narrated PowerPoint*

Narration/Screencast

Screencastify

Screen Recording, Chrome Extension

BCPS Chrome Web Store

*Narrated PowerPoint files shared with students can still be accessed and viewed from a Chromebook; however,

students using Chromebooks will not have the ability to narrate a PowerPoint to create a screencast, as this

functionality is not supported in PowerPoint Online.

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Using Office Online via BCPS One and the Chrome Office Extension to Submit Files in

Schoology

The instructions in this document are intended to support the use of Microsoft Office in a virtual

environment of mixed devices (PC, Chromebooks, etc.).

Instructions are provided for the following scenarios:

1 – Access, create, and save a file in Microsoft OneDrive using BCPS One

2 – Access, create, and save a file in Microsoft One Drive using the Chrome Office extension

3 – Uploading documents saved to OneDrive to submit assignments in Schoology

To access, create, and save a file in Microsoft OneDrive using BCPS One:

Tasks What You’ll See

1. Log in to BCPS One

2. Click Instructional & Productivity Tools

3. Click Microsoft Online and sign in with your

BCPS credentials. Then click OneDrive to access

your files.

4. To create a new file, click the + New file icon

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5. Use the menu to choose the type of resource you

want to create. It is best to organize your

resources in folders so you can find them easily.

6. Click in the title box to type a title for your file.

Be specific so you can easily find the file later.

7. Continue working on your file. Your changes will

be saved automatically.

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To sign into the Office Online Extension (student only needs to complete once/device):

1. Click on the Office Online Extension icon in the top right corner of

the Chrome browser.

2. Click the Sign in with a work or school account icon.

3. Enter your BCPS Username followed by @bcps.org and click

Next.

4. Select Work or school account.

5. Sign in with your BCPS account. Again, use your BCPS username

followed by @bcps.org and your BCPS log in credentials.

6. Once you are signed in you will now be able to use the Office

Online Extension to upload and open Microsoft files with Office

Online.

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To access, create, and save a file in Microsoft One Drive using the Chrome Office extension

(intended for Chromebook users):

1. Download file to your computer from Schoology or

another online source.

2. To open an Office file, click on the Office extension

icon in the top right corner and click Upload and

Open.

3. Find the file you want to open in the list, click it, and

click Open.

4. The file will open in Office Online and you can click

Edit in Browser to make changes.

5. Files you upload and open are automatically saved in

the Office Online Extension folder in your One

Drive.

6. To return to your file, click on the Office Online

Extension icon in the top right corner and click

OneDrive. Your file will be saved in the Office

Online extension folder.

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To upload one of your saved files from your Microsoft One Drive to Schoology:

Tasks What You’ll See

1. Log in to Schoology and open your course.

2. Navigate to the assignment you want to submit.

3. Click Submit Assignment.

4. Click Resources.

5. Click Apps on the left side bar and click

Microsoft OneDrive Resources App to find your

Office Online extension folder.

6. Open the folder to find your file.

7. Click the checkbox next to the file you want to

upload and chose Import and then Import File.

8. You will see that your file has been submitted.