Transcript Chromebook Inservice - Mukwonago Area School District

Chromebook Inservice
Agenda
• Meet the Chromebook’s Hardware Features
• Google Accounts
• Wireless Network Connectivity and Login
Procedures
• Initial screen after logging into Chromebook
• What a Chromebook CAN do
• What a Chromebook CANNOT do
• All About Apps and App Access
• Learning with a Chromebook
Help Pages Online
• District website > SERVICES > TECH SERVICES >
Help Sheets:
http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/services/tsgoogleeducation.cfm#d321343
Chromebook Hardware Specs
• 3.3 lbs
• 6-8 hours continuous
use on full charge
• Boots in 10 seconds,
resumes instantly
• LED Display:
12.1”, 1280x800
resolution, non-glare
• 45-degree lid angle
• USB ports
• Swipe gestures
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Stereo speaker
Headphone jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Web Cam
Connect to VGA ports
via dongle adapter
TouchPad w/gestures
Power Button
SD card slot
Search button
Google, Chrome, Chromebooks,
What??????
• Chrome is a web browser just like Firefox and Internet
Explorer. You do not have to use Chrome, but its
recommended.
• Google is a web page that searches. You can access Google
on any browser, but viewing Google on Chrome is most
logical since they’re from the same company and play well
together.
• A Google account lets you save your bookmarks, apps,
and documents to access online at any time from any net
device. All staff and students have MASD Google accounts:
– Google username is same as your Groupwise email address.
– Personal Google accounts vs. School Google account
• A Chromebook is the Chrome internet browser in laptop
form. It is NOT a laptop, however!
Connecting to Wi-Fi and Logging In
• Power on Chromebook
• Wait 15- 60 seconds for
connection to the
wi-fi network
• Login screen should
appear. Use your MASD Google account login (see
previous slide rules about usernames/passwords)
• ALERT! If error messages pop up, WAIT patiently
for up to two minutes for the login screen to
appear. The Chromebook could be updating itself!
Chromebook’s DESKTOP
• Contains:
– Launcher bar
• Chrome browser icon opens new tab
• No GMAIL on MASD Chromebooks!
• Google, YouTube, current window icons
– Apps
• Launcher Icon
• App Pages
• App Search
Chromebook’s DESKTOP (cont.)
– Status / Settings Area
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Battery Indicator
User info
Sign Out / Lock Workstation / Power Off area
Settings (many are controlled by MASD admin;
Chromebook clears settings with each new user login)
– Windows with Window Control
• Drag and dock windows to sides
• Minimize/Maximize Windows
• Resize Windows manually
– Desktop Wallpaper
• Change in Settings, but likely will revert after logoff.
What a Chromebook CAN Do
• Most all work done in Chrome browser.
• View PDF files.
• All Bookmarks, Data, Bookmarks Bar, and App settings stored in
the cloud. Some data can also save to an SD card.
– Much is saved to Google Drive account.
– Control-O to access file manager when Chrome is open.
– ALERT! In the File Manager screen (Ctrl-O), the Downloads area is
wiped after each login. Never save a file to the Downloads area.
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Surf web in any wi-fi environment.
Start up fast and last a LONG time!
Download updates automatically upon login.
Built-in Security and Antivirus.
Full Keyboard, Webcam, Microphone
What a Chromebook CANNOT Do
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Connect to Network drives (S:, H:, etc.)
Connect to Printers Reliably
Access any and all webcam apps (e.g. No Skype video)
Access common software like Microsoft Office
Open common files from the File Manager. Open files from
Google Drive account to view, play, listen, etc.
Open all apps just because you installed them
(the MASD filter will take priority)
Install specialized software programs
Provide offline access when not in wi-fi zones
Support Java
Apps, Apps, and More Apps!
• Apps are not really “apps” like on iPads. Google “apps”
are really web apps. You need wi-fi!
• Some apps have been preloaded by admin already.
• Any user can install an app from Chrome App Store.
• Classroom management is important here. Know which
apps your students are attempting to install.
• The MASD filter can still block an installed app!
• If you cannot download an app, fill out a tech ticket.
• In Apps List, right-click to delete app from list.
• Apps get stored with the user, not with
the Chromebook.
Learning with Chromebooks
• Web research: Surf the web with Chrome!
• File Creation and Collaboration: Your Google
Drive is connected to your login. You can save
Google docs and other files to your Google Drive
area and pick them up on any web-enabled
device.
• Apps for Learning: Google App store has
thousands of web apps. Explore!
• Google Education community! See links on
MASD Google Education Help Sheets page.
THE END
Welcome to Google!