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How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

eSchool News

I gave our technology department marching orders to get every student and every teacher on a Chromebook and trained in the Google Suite within two weeks. Here’s how we brought our district into the future without breaking our budget. Some teachers also felt like we were telling them how to teach. We can (and will!)

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Android Apps on Chromebooks

The Electric Educator

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. Android on Chrome - First Look I have had an opportunity to test out some Android Apps on my Asus Flip Chromebook. Interoperability is automatic.

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ISTE 2018: Excite Students and Save Money with Tech Repair Programs

EdTech Magazine

When business/technology teacher Sue Simonson needed help repairing damages to some of the 1,600 Chromebooks in her district’s one-to-one device initiative, she turned to the most tech-savvy people she knew — her students. . Leftover insurance money is used to pay for more Chromebooks in the one-to-one program. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Chromebooks, Chrome Web Store, and Add-Ons

wwwatanabe

There''s a lot more to Chromebooks and Google than meets the eye! I''ve been learning as much as I can about Chromebooks, the Chrome Web Store, and Add-Ons since we are a Google Apps for Education district and have Chromebooks as our One-to-One devices at our high school, and have many carts at our other campuses.

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You’re Doing it Wrong! How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts

Shake Up Learning

How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this tutorial, I will show you how to fix common issues with multiple accounts, and how to toggle between your Google accounts the right way–using Google Chrome profiles. How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts. How to Switch Accounts.

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ChatGPT Teacher Tips Part 6 – Creating Educational Games

EdTechTeacher

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. How to use ChatGPT for creating educational games As always, crafting an effective prompt is important for generating helpful responses. Check out our first tip here!

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5 reasons why blended learning programs fail-and how to save them

eSchool News

Now, all secondary students are issued a Chromebook that is theirs to keep—even during the summer. We use Chromebook carts for K-5 students and offer iPad carts that teachers can check out on demand. There’s no staff buy-in.