Welcome to Chromebook Academy!
Welcome to Chromebook Academy!
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Unlock valuable information on district-owned student Chromebooks!
Support teachers and staff with engaging lessons on Chromebook care, navigation, and repairs
Learn more about Birdville's Optional Student Device Protection Plan
Discover handy accessibility tools and how-to Slides and videos,
Get step-by-step guides to enhance your teaching and student experience.
This page is just a start; please check back throughout the year for updated resources and information!
Guide students through sample lessons on device care and navigation, BISD's Optional Student Device Protection Plan, and more!
BISD Optional Protection Program
BISD Optional Protection Program
Birdville ISD offers an optional protection program that reduces the cost of Chromebook repair and replacement by 50% per year.
Free and reduced students are automatically enrolled, and non-free and reduced students can enroll for $25!
Please note that the protection plan covers only one Chromebook per student annually for secondary students and does not cover the loss of the Chromebook and/or its accessories, cosmetic damage, or damage caused by intentional misuse and/or abuse.
Learn more about the BISD Optional Student Device Protection Plan
Accessibility Tools to Use on Your Chromebook
Accessibility Tools to Use on Your Chromebook
Explore the teacher's guide to accessing and utilizing the accessibility tools available on student Chromebooks, including select-to-speak and text-to-speech.
Canvas Immersive Reader & Accessibility Checker
Canvas Immersive Reader & Accessibility Checker
Immersive Reader is built into all Canvas pages and assignments, ensuring all learners can consume and comprehend. View the resource to access and utilize immersive reader within Canvas as well as the accessibility checker.
Watch the video to learn how to use Immersive Reader.
HelperBird Immersive Reader Chrome Extension
HelperBird Immersive Reader Chrome Extension
If you like Immersive Reader's features in Canvas, then you'll really like this! All student Chromebooks have a Chrome extension with Immersive Reader and even more accessibility tools!
Click the HelperBird icon on the right of the URL bar to use Immersive Reader on any website.
Watch the video to learn how to use HelperBird
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts & FREE Posters - check out Alice Keeler's favorite keyboard shortcuts and access FREE posters!
Using Your Chromebook Camera - learn how to access the camera, record screenshots, and scan QR codes using your Chromebook.
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