Embedded Files
Capturing Notes
Taking a photo (scan) of notes from a worksheet or notebook using a Chromebook's camera is a convenient way to capture notes for those who have a hard time writing or typing notes. These notes can be uploaded to Google Drive.
Taking a photo (scan) of notes from a worksheet or notebook using a Chromebook's camera is a convenient way to capture notes for those who have a hard time writing or typing notes. These notes can be uploaded to Google Drive.
Scan Using Chromebook's Camera
Scan Using Chromebook's Camera
On the bottom left of the screen, click Launcher (circle menu item).
Click the camera icon. If the camera icon is not visible, type "camera" in the search field.
Once the camera app is open, click the Scan button, then click Document (not QR Code).
Hold up a document in front of the camera. Be sure you see the entire document (the image will appear flipped).
HOLD VERY STILL!
Click the Circle icon on the right side to capture and scan the document.
Below the circle, the Photo Gallery circle will appear. Click on the Photo Gallery to access your scan.
Click on the three dots on the top right of the window and click Save as.
Navigate to the appropriate folder on Google Drive.
Before saving, rename your scan (assignment and date).
Rename your file to reflect the assignment
Organize your files in folders
Practice (don't give up if it doesn't work right away)
Resources
Resources
Tech Minute(ish): Chromebook's Document Scan Feature
Scaning Documents on a Chromebook Is Better Than I Thought
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