120 likes | 332 Vues
Chromebook Inservice. Agenda. Meet the Chromebook’s Hardware Features Google Accounts and Password Changes Wireless Network Connectivity and Login Procedures Initial screen after logging into Chromebook What a Chromebook CAN do What a Chromebook CANNOT do
E N D
Agenda • Meet the Chromebook’s Hardware Features • Google Accounts and Password Changes • 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
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 • Intel ATOM processor • 45-degree lid angle • 2 GB memory • USB ports • Stereo speaker • Headphone jack • Built-in Microphone • Built-in Web Cam • Connect to VGA ports via dongle adapter • TouchPad w/gestures • Power Button • 16GB hard drive space • SD card slot
Google Accounts and Passwords • All staff and students must change their MASD network password before using a Chromebook. • Passwords must be 8 characters minimum. Can be same as your current if at least 8 characters. Password change instructions on MASD website. • All staff and students have Google accounts: • Google username is same as your Zimbra email address. • Password must be officially updated via step 1 above. • Personal Google accounts will work on Chromebooks, but you are advised to use your MASD Google account only on our Chromebooks for full support and functionality. • See MASD Tech Support > Help Sheets > Google
Connecting to Wi-Fi and Logging In • Power on Chromebook • Wait 15- 60 seconds forconnection to the TABLET-NETWORK (don’t use BYOD 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 • Chrome browser icon opens new tab • No GMAIL on MASD Chromebooks! • Google, YouTube, current window icons • Apps • List Icon • App Pages • App Search
Chromebook’s DESKTOP (cont.) • Status / Settings Area • 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 • 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-M to access file manager • ALERT! In the File Manager screen (Ctrl-M), the Downloads area is wiped after each login. Never save a file to the Downloads area. • 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 • Connect to Network drives (S:, H:, etc.) • Connect to Printers or Scanners • Access any and all webcam apps (e.g. No Skype video) • Access common software like Microsoft Office • Open common files from the File Manager (Control-M). You must open most from Google Drive account to view, play, listen, etc. • Save Tab Settings (due to CIPA rules in MASD) • 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.