How to Use the Camera on Your Chromebook

Camera

Photos and Videos

Students can use the camera to take photos and videos that will be saved on their Chromebooks and shared with teachers.

To Access the Camera:

1. Click on the launcher in the bottom left corner of the screen.

2. In the search bar, type in “Camera”. When the camera icon appears, click on it to open it up.

3. Once the camera is open, you will have the option to take a photo or video.

4. After you take the photo or video, it will automatically save to your “downloads” in your “files” folder on your Chromebook.

5. To locate your “Downloads”, open the launcher again and type “Files” in the search bar. When the files icon appears, click on it.

6. The photo/video will be given a random name. You may want to change the name of this item by

   1. Holding down the “ALT” key and clicking on the touchpad.

   2. Select “Rename” from the drop menu.

   3. Type in a new name for your photo/video. Be sure to add your name and a short description of the item. For example: Michelle fall poem. **Make sure .jpg (photo) or .mp4 (video) remains at the end of the file name.

Photos and Videos

Uploading to Google

You can add your photos and videos that are saved on your Chromebook to your Google Drive

To Add Photos/Videos to Google:

1. Open your Google Drive and the folder you want to save your items to.

2. Click on “New” on the left side of the window.

3. Select “File upload” from the list.

4. In the next window, select “Downloads” from “My Files”.

5. Click on the photo/video you want to upload and press “open”. These files should upload to your Google Drive folder.

Two ways to share your photos/videos with your teacher.

Number 1

Sharing Photos and Videos from Google Drive

To Share a Photo/Video with someone from Google Drive:

1. Locate your photo/video in your Google Drive.

2. Hold Down the “ALT” key and click on your item.

3. Select “Share” from the drop menu.

4. Type in your teacher’s last name.

5. Click on the “Notify People” button

6. Click on Send.

Your teacher will get an email letting her/him know that you shared a photo or video with them.

Number 2

Attaching Photos and Videos into a Google Classroom Assignment

To Add Photos/Videos to an assignment:

1. Open your Google Classroom and the assignment you want to attach your photo or video to.

2. In the top right corner in the “Your Work” box, click on the “Add or Create” button.

3. If your photo or video was uploaded to your Google Drive, select “Google Drive” from the list. If it is still on your computer, select “File” from the menu.

** If uploading from Google Drive:

3. 1. Select “My Drive”

   2. Click on your item and insert at the bottom of the window

** If uploading from your Chromebook:

1. Select “Upload” and “Browse” in the window

2. Select “Downloads” in “My files” and open

** Once you have added your photos, videos, or work, please click on the “Mark as Done” button under your attached work. **