Chromebooks

The Art of Learning to Use a Chromebook by Nadine Gilkenson

Chromebook Tips from Google Apps for Education

Chromebook Shortcut Posters: Basic elementary chosen shortcuts

Chromebook Shortcut Posters 2: A thorough list of posters.

A List of Chromebook Shortcuts can be found HERE.

Chromie the Chromebook: A early elementary template. This could be done together in a large group setting.

Keyboard Practice: Annotate to add Usernames and Passwords or a specific text message.

YouTube Video: Google for Education - Overview of Chromebooks

Chromebook Shortcuts - List of Settings, Displays, and Accessibility Shortcuts

1. Shortcut Posters!

2. Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Wider Web - Free Chrome extension to simplify the way people who are on the autistic spectrum experience the web. Features include cleared up interface, option to choose a sans serif font, three color schemes: dark, medium and light gray, advertising removal, blocking of video’s auto play, and audio volume reduction.

Open Dyslexic Chrome Extension: Open-Dyslexic is an open sourced font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. This extension overrides all fonts on web pages with the OpenDyslexic font, and formats pages to be more easily readable. When she turns the extension "on", the font will change to Open Dyslexic, which is a user friendly font for students with dyslexia.

Google Fonts: Students can also add Lexend to their collection of Google fonts. To do this, she needs to open a new Google Doc. Then, go up to the font box in the tool bar and click on the current font. Then, when the fonts are listed in the dropdown, look for the words "More Fonts" at the top. Click on that. When the font box opens, type the word 'Lexand' in the search box. A collection of fonts will be listed. She can click on any of them that she likes or thinks she may use, giving them a checkmark. Finally, click "ok" at the bottom. Now, she can create docs using this font, or she can take an existing doc and convert the font into a Lexend font. ** According to research, Lexend fonts are intended to reduce visual stress and so improve reading performance. Initially they were designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, but Bonnie Shaver-Troup, creator of the Lexend project, soon found out that these fonts are also great for everyone else (This was copied and pasted that from their website)

Google offers a 35 minute self-guided training called "Tools for Diverse Learners". It will show teachers digital tools to reach all types of learners.

Google Support Page for Accessibility Features: Learn about all types of tools available on a Chromebook.

Google's Accessibility Flashcards: Refer to this PDF when you need a quick reference for certain features. Page 3 features 2 tools specific to Dyslexia: High Contrast Mode and highlights some Chrome extension that can be added to student accounts to increase readability on webpages.

New Chromebooks for Educators Professional Development Course This free online course showcases ways that educators can design and deliver powerful instructional experiences with Chromebooks. It covers getting started with Chromebooks, new features such as Screencast, Cast Moderator, and Accessibility. Check it out today!