EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. Langford: We deployed our first round of Chromebooks to students in 2016. We assumed that all students had internet access at home, and they don’t.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2018

But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. And don't forget about all of the Chrome Apps, Extensions and full websites Chromebooks and the Chromebook Tab can access. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Chrome and Android all in one!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

How to Roll Out Chromebooks for Your District in a Jiffy. In August 2016, the tech team at the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in Louisiana was loading up new Acer Chromebooks to be delivered to the district’s 87 schools when the area was hit with a catastrophic storm. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 11:51.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Educators are presented with so many device options for the classroom, but recently, Chromebooks have gained momentum. More and more districts are moving to Chromebooks as a cost effective option to put technology in the hands of more students. But why read all about Chromebooks when you can get one of your own! Is it speed?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. With equitable access in place, principals also report mobile devices are used more effectively in core subjects. They also enhance the learning experience for those students.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 19, 2018

Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom. The Tools for Diverse Learners Training helps teachers learn how to use the accessibility features in Chromebooks and G Suite to help their students succeed. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can design modern learning environments with accessibility in mind. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2016

Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks have become truly awesome resources for schools and Google just keeps improving them. Here are some of the recent announcements: Android apps are coming to Chromebooks! some Android apps have already been available for use on a Chromebook. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I listened to the keynote by Sam Altman of OpenAI, they unveiled some amazing things three days a go, one of which is the ability to make your own GPT. I want it to have access to these tools as it interacts with the students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 16:13. When Tulare Joint Union High School District (Calif.)

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 30, 2015

Everyone who reads this blog knows I'm a huge fan of Chromebooks , especially for education. Tinkercad is a completely web-based, 3D CAD system that works on Chromebooks. Some printers even have built in support for accessing files from media devices like flash drives so you can print direct. Two more things Chromebooks can do!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Christine Pinto in episode 142 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kindergarteners making web pages – and more – on their Chromebooks! Kindergarteners and Chromebooks – Yes #Gafe4littles works. What can young children do on Chromebooks with GAFE?

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 31, 2015

If you use a Chromebook, you are also using Google Apps and Google Drive as your file storage. Dropbox, like Drive, allows you to sync and backup your files on any device and then access them online or via moible apps or the Windows/Mac clients. This is another app that makes Chromebooks even more useful.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The post 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices appeared first on Shake Up Learning. So I’ve put together a list of 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices. Chromebooks have become the most popular classroom device, now in millions of classroom worldwide. Click To Tweet. Twisted Wave.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 16, 2015

Here are some resources and tips for using Chromebooks even without an internet connection. Enable offline use of Drive/Docs: https://support.google.com/drive/topic/1628465 https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2809731 Example of backup plan for when network is down: have students write a paper or create a presentation.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Amy Passow.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? A Chromebook starts at $300 and the Nexus 7 starts at $200. Account management is very easy with the Chromebooks and Nexus 7 using Google accounts for each student. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Android has come to Chromebooks and is available on EDU Domains! This opens up a whole new world of possibilities with Chromebooks, adding thousands of great apps, features and capabilities. simulations Chrome Apps for Touchscreen Chromebooks https://goo.gl/3UX0He id=org.ck12.simulations

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 7, 2015

Chromebooks are amazing devices that are great for education. While they can do a lot , there are the occasional times when a user will need access to a Windows only application. My district uses Ericom AccessNow to provide access to Windows applications on Chromebooks. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The Electric Educator

JULY 8, 2016

Early Access to Android for Chrome An early release of the Google Play Store for Chrome was expected to come to three devices in June: the Asus Flip, Acer R11, and Chromebook Pixel. As of this post, only the Asus flip has received access. The Google Play Store for Chrome can currently only be accessed by switching to v.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 3, 2015

I''m a huge fan and user of Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks and have written about them at length here. v=dWDI_249CFY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Why Chromebooks for Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSBorbRZOA&feature=youtu.be Chromebooks for Education [link] What is Google Apps for Education?

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2012

Here''s the full article: [link] I''ve been using them all day on my CR-48 Chromebook and they work great! The biggest thing that I was not able to do on my Chromebook was accessing our Gradebook system, which runs on Java. Using Rndr, I was able to access it and use it on the Chromebook.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Chromebooks are getting more and more popular which means they are more ripe for theft. There are some features and tips for protecting your Chromebooks. This means that if the Chromebook is stolen, there are no files for the thief to access. This makes the Chromebook useless to the thief.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Trox , a leading North American provider of education technology and collaboration solutions, today announced the launch of its new proprietary Trox SHIELD SM Protection Program for Chromebooks and other mobile devices. Demand for Chromebooks and laptops is at an all-time high for schools.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Access is Microsoft''s well known data base tool. Useful for Chromebook users and others looking for a web based solution. It also can work with SQL and Access files. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. However, it only comes in the higher priced versions of Office and many people don''t use Office at all.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Google Apps and Chromebooks , and the Chrome Web Browser, offer a tremendous amount of accessibility features to help vision and/or hearing impaired students. Google Accessibility , Using Google Products, [link] , contains a wealth of information and resources, along with apps, that can help students, and teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for sixth-grade students. That meant our incoming seventh-grade students would not only have Chromebooks, but they would know how to use them. Students would always do their work if it was online , because they always had access to a device.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you should see some of the things I’m sharing. Many educators I’ve noticed have moved from Twitter and are sharing on Linked In and Instagram too. This went out in my newsletter this morning as well.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Neverware, a startup that has developed a software product, CloudReady , in partnership with Google, which turns almost any computer from the last 8 years into a full-fledged Chromebook. Imagine being able to use that old PC or Mac you have lying around as a Chromebook.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Who has access to the data, and should those with access actually have it? Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws. by David Andrade.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chromebook Getting Started Guide https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 hl=en#topic=3399709 Tour of your Chromebook https://support.google.com/chromebook/topic/3406191?hl=en&ref_topic=3399709 link] Chromebook (Chrome OS) for Beginners: [link] What is Chrome OS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QRO3gKj3qw&feature=youtu.be

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I am a heavy user of Google Apps including Chrome and Chromebooks. These are the extensions that I use and feel are some of the best and most useful and consider a must have for all Chromebook users. Use to record lessons and classes for students to access later. Great tool for using videos on a Chromebook.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Mojo Networks Introduces Mojo Enforce for the K-12 Education Marketplace Mojo Enforce is the First Cloud Managed WiFi Feature to Integrate Directly Into Google for Education to Automatically Enact Policies on the School’s WiFi Network This is a great option for schools to control access to their wireless networks and works with Chromebooks.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

My daily work devices are a Chromebox, Chromebook and Pixel 5 smartphone. I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes. This makes accessing and viewing these files much easier and faster. There are widgets for mobile as well.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Benefits of Google Apps and Chromebooks https://www.google.com/edu/ How does Google Apps and Chromebooks compare to Apple or Microsoft inside the classroom? Google Apps and Chromebooks are extremely easy to use. Schools using Chromebooks have great experiences with limited issues or concerns.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Docs, Sheets, and Slides will appear in your apps list on a Chromebook by default. They will be automatically added to Chromebooks in the next Chrome OS update. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. chrome browser chromebooks documents google google Chrome OS Google Docs Google for Educators'

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 30, 2012

Google and Samsung have just announced a new Chromebook, the Chromebox and the new version of Google''s Chrome OS. I have been a long time user of Google''s Chrome OS and Chromebook (almost two years) on their beta device, the CR-48. Chromebooks run Google''s Chrome OS which is based on the Chrome web browser. I love it!

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