Now 15 years old, Google Docs and Sheets have seen a lot of transformation over time that has led them to be the number one choice for collaboration among schools, consumers, and many businesses. During Google I/O, the company announced Smart canvas - a reimagined approach to working with others in … [Read more...] about Google Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
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Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
For many of you out there, when it comes time to buy a Chromebook, price is the main thing that informs your ultimate decision. Sure, we can talk about processors and storage and RAM all day long, but at the end of the day, we all know that money talks. If two Chromebooks look … [Read more...] about Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
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
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?
Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
In recent history, we've created loads of content surrounding tips and tricks for apps and processes on Chromebooks, and have increased our focus on news and updates for students and educators within the Google apps and services ecosystem. In honor of EDU Week, we're going to spend a bit of time … [Read more...] about Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
Teachers are some of the most kind and generous professionals you will ever meet. Not only do they work incredibly hard to educate their students, but many of them also spend their free time sharing tips and ideas to help other teachers! While a list of amazing, generous teachers could go on … [Read more...] about 10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
My favorite Chromebook classroom accessories
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
Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
For many students and teachers, the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close and many will soon be enjoying a much-needed summer vacation after a year of remote and hybrid learning. While it may be the end of the school year, the work never ends and admins, teachers, and school boards will … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
We are a rather small company here at Unboxed Media but we do utilize some of GSuite's - ahem - Google Workspace's products and that includes managing emails and some management tools via the Google Admin Console. Now, when it comes to using a Chromebook, Robby and myself both opt to log in with our … [Read more...] about How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
PSA: Don’t cook your Chromebook in the oven – use Google Family Link instead
My jaw practically dropped when I saw a user on Reddit by the name of PasswordIs54321 post images in the K12sysadmin subreddit of a Chromebook they had accidentally left in the oven before deciding to make dinner. As a Chromebook expert in Best Buy stores for nearly four years, I can confidently say … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t cook your Chromebook in the oven – use Google Family Link instead
On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Yesterday was officially World Password Day - a day in which everyone celebrates how passwords have kept us safe by cross-checking their own personal security and strengthening their own passwords so that their data remains safe and sound. In fact, last year, the search query "How strong is my … [Read more...] about On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
