When it comes to technology, I tend to be a minimalist, which is one reason I love ChromeOS. When COVID shut down classrooms across the world, I found that I needed to quickly scale up my tech setup for remote teaching, webinars, recording, and home productivity. Here are my favorite accessories … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook classroom accessories
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This Chrome bookmark trick takes 5 minutes to set up but saves tons of time
The bookmark bar for Chrome is prime real estate. Once it’s full, your bookmarks fall off the edge and disappear! 😩 But wait! There is a simple bookmark trick that will double the number of bookmarks you can save to your bookmarks bar! 😀 The elements of a bookmark A … [Read more...] about This Chrome bookmark trick takes 5 minutes to set up but saves tons of time
The simple way to manage your Chrome extensions
It's honestly hard to remember browsing the web without the use of Chrome extensions. These little utilities simplify common actions like shortening URLS or checking grammar. ⚠️ Extension are great, but be careful! Chrome extensions are like prescription drugs...you don’t want to … [Read more...] about The simple way to manage your Chrome extensions
How to take better screenshots on your Chromebook with these easy tips!
For me, taking screenshots is an essential, daily practice. Sometimes it's easier to show someone rather than try to explain it! Fortunately, taking a screenshot on your Chromebook is built-in and super easy! Capture your entire screen If you want to capture everything on your … [Read more...] about How to take better screenshots on your Chromebook with these easy tips!
How To Teach With Chromebooks
"How can I use Chromebooks in my classroom? There must be more than just Google Docs and math games!" This is a question that I hear a LOT. The Chromebook is an amazing classroom tool, but most teachers are only using a fraction of their potential. Starting July 15, 2017 I am leading three … [Read more...] about How To Teach With Chromebooks
Chromebooks poised to expand classroom dominance
Google has become a fixture in classrooms around the world: 70 million teachers and students use G Suite for education on a daily basis. 20 million Chromebooks are in use in classrooms around the world. 7 of 8 ivy league schools have adopted G Suite for Education Source: The Keyword by … [Read more...] about Chromebooks poised to expand classroom dominance
I might actually use Android Apps on my Chromebook
I have been following the integration of Android and ChromeOS since it was merely a rumor (check out these posts). Overall, I have been underwhelmed by the addition of Android apps on my Chromebook. … [Read more...] about I might actually use Android Apps on my Chromebook
When Chrome Extensions Go Bad
I am a big fan of Chrome Extensions. I share my favorites on Twitter and this blog. Extension can control and access a lot of system resources, that's how they can do so many cool things! With that access comes the possibility of misuse. Google reviews all extensions posted to the Chrome Web … [Read more...] about When Chrome Extensions Go Bad
