You may or may not have heard about Figma before now, but I'll be the first to tell you that their graphic tools are top-notch and world-class. Think of them as something akin to Google Docs, but for graphic design. If you've used Canva or Adobe Spark, you get the idea; but think of Figma as a … [Read more...] about Figma is now offering it’s excellent graphic design tools to K-12 students for free
Education
Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing … [Read more...] about Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
18 EDU Updates from the BETT Conference
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 … [Read more...] about 18 EDU Updates from the BETT Conference
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 … [Read more...] about CTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis
Become 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. The “ChromeOS Certified Administrator” exam is one of six professional certifications under the Google Cloud program. This type … [Read more...] about Become a ChromeOS Certified Administrator
Creative 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. On January 13, 2023, an anonymous group of students published a way to unenroll managed Chromebooks they are calling "Sh1mmer." (not linking to minimize their SEO juice, but … [Read more...] about Creative students find a way to hack managed Chromebooks
The 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 … [Read more...] about The latest HP x360 Fortis Chromebook for education has arrived
Lenovo 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 … [Read more...] about Lenovo unveils 4 new education Chromebooks
Acer 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 … [Read more...] about Acer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Classroom users are being inundated with inappropriate and unstoppable spam
How 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 … [Read more...] about How to create and learn about music production through the browser using Chrome Music Lab
YouTube 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 … [Read more...] about YouTube creates ad-free player for students, brings courses and quizzes to educational videos
