Have you ever been invited into a Google Sheet to view or analyze data only to then right-click a column or row and sort it from A to Z for easier viewing and realize that you've completely screwed up the organization of that data for everyone in the team? You may have even caused the colorful, … [Read more...] about How to use Google Sheets Filter Views to analyze data without screwing it up for everyone else
EDU week
Google Spaces will now let you set descriptions and guidelines and assign manager roles
Google Chat has continued to improve as it prepares to accept more users from the Hangouts migration, and with it, the Spaces feature is now adding new features to help users organize people, topics, and projects. Included in this update is a new "Manager" role, which will let you give additional … [Read more...] about Google Spaces will now let you set descriptions and guidelines and assign manager roles
Google Calendar for Android and iOS devices finally has a visual account switcher
For years now, Google Calendar has worked very different from the company's other apps on mobile. Instead of allowing you to swap quickly between which account you're utilizing for all of its primary tasks like creating and managing events, users have instead been forced to be very careful while … [Read more...] about Google Calendar for Android and iOS devices finally has a visual account switcher
250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
For Workspace users who have a Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, or Education Plus license, Google is now rolling out the ability to invite up to 500 concurrent call participants to a Google Meet session. Allowing five hundred people to join is enough to host a virtual concert (or … [Read more...] about 250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
Since their inception, Chromebooks have remained on a six week cadence for updates such as new features, bug fixes, security, and speed improvements. Earlier this year, however, Google shifted its popular web-oriented operating system to a four week cadence with the release of Chrome OS 96. This … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
Here are a few new things from Google Assistant to help with back-to-school season
Because students will be physically attending school for the first time in over a year, it can be difficult and stressful for both parents and their children. Learning new habits, making sure they safely arrive at school, and more - Assistant is here to help. Google is releasing new and exciting … [Read more...] about Here are a few new things from Google Assistant to help with back-to-school season
How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
Respondus is a company that creates products that allow schools to deliver online assessments to their students while ensuring the integrity of the results by wrapping the test environment in a learning management system. It's become known as the "gold standard" for securing online exams in … [Read more...] about How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
Enabling Linux for your managed Chromebooks
The Linux container on Chrome OS still feels a bit "Beta" in my opinion but it does offer up some useful additions to the Chromebook toolbox. Apart from giving you a new set of productivity tools, the terminal is a great way to learn your way around the Linux command-line interface. Whether you're … [Read more...] about Enabling Linux for your managed Chromebooks
My 10 favorite Google Docs Add-ons for teachers and students
Over the years, I've played around a lot with Add-ons for Google Docs, and I thought that EDU Week would be the perfect opportunity to share some of my favorites with you all. The ones I've chosen are particularly useful for teachers and students, though they can be used by anyone. Whether you're … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite Google Docs Add-ons for teachers and students
The Chrome Cast 112: Pixel 6 leaks and Q&A with EDU specialist John Sowash
This week's episode of The Chrome Cast is about as straightforward as they come. Just last night, very convincing renders of the Pixel 6 showed up and as we tend to do, we prognosticated quite a bit about the legitimacy of those leaks, what they could mean, and when we might actually here something … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 112: Pixel 6 leaks and Q&A with EDU specialist John Sowash
Teach with Chrome: A free online Chromebook course for Teachers
I have enjoyed participating in EDU week here at Chrome Unboxed! I firmly believe that ChromeOS and the web are the best platforms for teaching and learning. I share tips and strategies for teaching with Chromebooks over on my blog and podcast. I have a special surprise to wrap up EDU week at … [Read more...] about Teach with Chrome: A free online Chromebook course for Teachers
Which Chromebox is the best value?
The Chrome Unboxed EDU Week is underway and we're bringing you the best how-tos, buying guides, resources, and more to help you breeze your way into the 2021-2022 school year. Whether you're a teacher, student, administrator, or parent, our goal is to answer some of the most essential questions … [Read more...] about Which Chromebox is the best value?
