Chromebook tips

Shortcuts, troubleshooting, plus finding, editing, saving and citing images

Coming Soon: in science classes

Tips for effectively using your Chromebook:

Step 1 - Introduction to Chromebooks

Step 2 - Chromebook Shortcuts

Step 3 - Basic Troubleshooting

Step 4 - Finding and saving images in your Google drive

Step 5 - Editing images using Google Drawing

Step 1: Introduction to Chromebooks Video

Project the video and watch with students - Students open Chromebooks and follow the set-up steps. PAUSE video as students complete each task below:

Setup Chromebook:
- @ ~ 0:29-0:48 - Turn on Chromebook, Select On-screen instructions for Language (English), Connect to network, Log in (Username/Password). CLOSE tab for ClassLink if it pops up. Change profile picture in step 4 below.
Navigating your Chromebook:
- @ ~ 1:15-1:40 - Click on the APPS Launcher, the circle on the bottom left of your screen, and do the following:
  - find the Google Docs, Sheets and Slides apps, and drag them into the same FOLDER, find the Google Drive app and PIN it to the shelf
- @ ~ 1:40-2:10 - Click on STATUS AREA, on the bottom right of your screen, and explore the following features (top to bottom, left to right):
  - check wifi connectivity, Bluetooth enabled, sound (speaker icon), settings (gear icon), ? for help search, power button to shut down, date, % battery & time left
- @ ~ 2:10 - Practice the scroll, right click and shortcut directions (CTRL+ALT+?)

Step 2: Chromebook Shortcuts and Tips:

1. Watch the Shortcuts Video (~1min) and practice the steps

2. Click on this Shortcut Sheet link and practice how to do the following:

Split Screen to view two windows at one time
Take a screenshot and paste it in your science slide (or a Google doc) in your Chromebook DTD folder in your Google drive

3. Download and save the shortcut sheet in your Chromebook DTD folder in your Google drive

Step 3: Troubleshooting

Chromebook Common Problems

Step 4: Finding and Saving Images in your Google Drive

- Watch the Saving Images Video (~2 min). Ignore suggestion in beginning of video to create a new Google folder for project.
- FIND and SAVE an image in your Chromebook DTD folder in your Google drive
- Use that image for your profile pic on your Chromebook

Step 5: Editing Images

Watch the Drawing Video (~5 min). Create a drawing and save it in your Chromebook DTD folder in your Google drive.

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