Today is the start of the BETT conference in London, the world’s largest educational technology trade show. Google made headlines early by announcing over a dozen updates to popular classroom tools such as Google Classroom, Drive, Meet, and ChromeOS. There’s a lot to unpack! Here’s a summary of everything that was announced at the 2023 […]
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CTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis
Every once in a while, a new Chromebook hits the market that makes me sit back and say, “huh, that’s pretty stinking cool.” Sure, you have ultra-premium devices like the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook hitting the market but CTL just launched a new laptop that caught my eye because it features something you won’t find […]
Continue ReadingBecome a ChromeOS Certified Administrator
If you are managing Chromebooks successfully for your school or business, you might be interested in Google’s new cloud certification for Chromebook administrators.
Continue ReadingCreative students find a way to hack managed Chromebooks
There’s a battle raging between a group of creative students and system administrators from the K12SysAdmin group on Reddit.
Continue ReadingThe latest HP x360 Fortis Chromebook for education has arrived
Another day, another EDU Chromebook announcement. This time, it’s HP. The latest addition to the PC makers education-focused Chromebook fleet comes in the form of an 11.6″ convertible that once again bears the HP Fortis branding. On the surface, the new 2-in-1 doesn’t look that much different than past devices but it does come with […]
Continue ReadingLenovo unveils 4 new education Chromebooks
It’s that time of year. The time when most of the major OEMs start dropping an armada of education-focused Chromebooks in preparation for the upcoming school year. Lenovo has beaten other manufacturers to the punch and announced four new Chromebooks at last week’s FETC conference that took place in New Orleans. The annual conference highlights […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
We’re on the back side of CES which means that it’s time for a slew of education focused Chromebooks to hit the market. Over the next few weeks, we should see a variety of devices from most of the major OEMs as educational institutions gear up to make purchasing decisions for the 2022-2023 school year. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Classroom users are being inundated with inappropriate and unstoppable spam
Over the past year, Google’s services have been hit with some pretty coordinated spamming efforts by unknown third parties. Both Google Drive and Calendar have experienced overwhelming problems with unwanted file and event sharing occurrences, and due to the nature of how sharing works, it’s nearly impossible to squash this. Google has attempted to implement […]
Continue ReadingHow to create and learn about music production through the browser using Chrome Music Lab
I’m always on the hunt for fantastic web apps that allow students and creatives to flourish without having to buy software or install anything. That being said, they normally come with a hefty monthly subscription. Take, for example, Soundtrap. I absolutely love this service, and in my personal opinion, it’s one of the best web-based […]
Continue ReadingYouTube creates ad-free player for students, brings courses and quizzes to educational videos
Whether you’re a student working on class assignments, studying a foreign language, or exploring new career opportunities, YouTube has content for you. Unfortunately, that content isn’t always perfectly tailored or appropriate for all audiences, and when it comes to young learners, YouTube’s autoplay feature often tosses something entirely unexpected onto the screen at a moment’s […]
Continue ReadingBack To School 2022: Top Chromebook tech for teachers & students
If you are a teacher, student, or parent looking for quality back-to-school tech that is fully-compatible and optimized for a Chromebook, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you are a teacher returning to the classroom or a student preparing for high school or college, here is a round-up of my favorite back-to-school tech gear […]
Continue ReadingChromebook-friendly Kapwing Pro video editor now free for Education
Content is King and creating video content has become the biggest thing on the internet since, well, the internet. Short form video, how-tos, tutorials, ASMR, and the list goes on and on. These days, anyone can pick up a smartphone and start the latest TikTok trend if the algorithm deems it to be. There are […]
Continue ReadingHow to teach your children the basics of logic and programming for free with Scratch
As I continue my series about creating games on your Chromebook, we leave Godot behind and move on to something that the younger ChromeOS audience and students can get into. Today, I’m going to show you how to get your children to learn logic and programming in a fun way while creating something playable right […]
Continue ReadingRead Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google used to sell a Frozen II-themed Google Home Mini that came bundled with a few bedtime stories that you could activate via a kid and family-friendly service called ‘Read along’. Truly, this was available for all Home speakers, but having the brand partnership with Disney helped the company sell more units, naturally. Still, it […]
Continue ReadingOutlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
If I had to recap all of the wonderful Chromebook Perks that you’ve been able to get over the past two years – especially for those of you who are trying to use your device to create art or to run a business, then I’d be here all day before I get to today’s news. […]
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