chromebooks in the classroom rcac13
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Chromebooks and GAFE workshop slide deck. Co presenters were Andrew Bieronski and Ron MillarTRANSCRIPT
Chromebooks in the Classroom
This session is not an endorsement of the Chromebook but rather an exploration of the features of this product and its potential use in education.
Andrew, Mark and Ron
The WRDSB Journey
•WRDSB perspective on GAFE and Chromebooks
•Current state and roll out
•OSAPAC
Modes of OperationMode 1
• Out of the box
• No device management
• Use existing/personal Google accounts
• Managed Devices
• Chromebooks enrolled in your Google Domain
• Centrally apply settings to control the behaviour of the devices
• Use existing/personal Google accounts
Mode 2
Mode 3• Enroll devices in your Google domain
• Use in conjunction with the Google domain apps and user accounts
Chrome OS
•Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system
•Works mainly with web applications
•The user interface takes a minimalist approach, resembling that of the Google Chrome web browser
•Until recently, only application on the device was a browser incorporating a media player and a file manager
•All of this subject to continuous change and improvement
Who Makes Chromebooks?
Hewlett-PackardSamsung Acer
Lenovo* Asus*
SSD or Hard Drive
•limited number of units used by whole class
•full class set shared by classes
•1:1 program
•BYOD program
Classroom Usage
Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
•Cloud Computing
•Fast boot time
•Long battery life
•Most web apps and extensions are free
•Screen size and resolution
•Centralized management
•Automatic saving
•Access documents anywhere there is an internet connection
•Automatic upgrades
•Not susceptible to viruses
Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
•Cost ???? (purchase or rental)
•OSAPAC software not available
•“Standard” software not available
•Dependent on a robust wireless network
*
* with a few exceptions
Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
•Batteries not replaceable (by user) ????
•Weak in multimedia
•Camera “sucks”
•File management
•Viability ????
•Durability
Storage and Battery Charging Carts
Cloud CraftChrome Charging Cart
holds 36 unitsintelligent charging$2298
Datamation Systems Security Cart Notebook storage cart and battery charger
$1,156
Can You Run Windows on a Chromebook?
ASUS Transformer Book T100
… but if you really want a small laptop that runs Windows (8.1), have a look at …
Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL + ALT + ?
All Available Keyboard Shortcuts
No Delete KeyALT +
BackspaceCTRL +
Backspace
Delete next letter (forward delete)
Delete the previous word
Screenshotsscreenshot of full
screenctrl and
screenshot of selected
area of screenctrl and shift and
Google Drive
Offline Docs
Storage
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.
Chrome Web Store
Printing
•Google Cloud Printing (Beta)
•Via email to wifi enabled and online printer
•tested with HP ePrint function
Printing Example
•documents and email associated with [email protected] prints to [email protected] >>> ePrint capable inkjet
The Classroom Experience
Teaching
Assessment
Student View
What students think about Chromebooks
Test Drive the Chromebook
Connecting to Wireless
•Units 1-9 use ‘thing 1’
•Units 10-17 use ‘thing 2’
•Unmarked units use ‘thing 3’
•Access code = chromebook
Get Connected
Login
Add User
New Account
Treasure Hunt
•Get the link to start at
•http://goo.gl/gfOPbU
Install an App from the Chrome Web
Store