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3 Ways to Extend the Life of Chromebooks

EdTech Magazine

Google announced in September that it would extend automatic updates for Chromebooks. All Chromebook platforms will get regular automatic updates for 10 years,” notes a company blog post. While the new initiative will provide support for a longer period than ever, some school leaders don’t feel that their devices…

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Unboxing the Lenovo Flex 5i: The Best Chromebook for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

I recommend this Chromebook as the best Chromebook for teachers. Spon­sored by Leno­vo and Google for Education. I haven't seen a Chromebook screen this awesome. The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook is Very Sturdy and Flexible The first thing I noticed as I un­boxed the Leno­vo is it is very stur­dy. Here's why.

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How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is new and cool and how these changes will help classrooms improve this school year. All opinions my own and that of my guest.

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Acer Unveils Ultrafast Convertible Chromebook

EdTech Magazine

Acer Unveils Ultrafast Convertible Chromebook. Acer is once again aggressively targeting the education market with the first two-in-one 15-inch Chromebook, unveiled Wednesday during the company’s Next@Acer keynote event in New York City. Newest Chromebook Powered by Latest Intel Processor. Tablet Has a Touch of Google AR.

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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated. At the same time, major companies are recognizing the potential of a generation that will be looking for jobs as the market for jobs in these fields changes — and offers new options to workers and employers. . eli.zimmerman_9856. education system.

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5 Awesome New Screencastify Features

The CoolCatTeacher

Because we are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) I have students on PC, Mac, and Chromebook and now I’m able to record screencasts on each of them and easily stitch them together in my web browser. Once the video is complete, I can export it to Screencastify, download the video, or put it on Youtube or even my Google Drive in Google Classroom.

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What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. But not everything is perfect. Join in today!

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