Chromebooks

Chromebooks...Ready When You Are

Chromebooks are easy-to-use, fast, secure laptops that harness the power of the Web. Since Chromebooks update automatically in the background, boot up in a few seconds, and don’t get viruses, they are the perfect companion in classrooms. In Chromebooks, you have a dependable device that is built for each learner who signs in.

Resources by Content Area

Math

Keyboard Shortcuts and Hand Motions

Keyboard Shortcuts - Here is the first thing for you to do. Press CTRL + ALT + ? and you will see all the available keyboard shortcuts. Teachers practice using keyboard shortcuts. Popular Keyboard Shortcuts and Hand Motions

Chrome Extensions Worth Checking Out

Mercury Reader (formerly Clearly) - remove ads and distractions
Cite This for Me
Draftback
Read and Write with Google Chrome
Screencastify
- Teacher off work/at a conference - subs press play
- Help with student absences - record lecture
- Students using extension - students make their own presentations and submit which could greatly reduce the number of days used in class for presentations
- Refresher lesson for current class to make sure ready for current lesson
- Students explaining their work/knowledge
- Original digital storytelling

Troubleshooting simple Chromebook issues and where to find support when needed

Google’s Fix Chromebook Problems website

Hardware problems

Battery won't charge
Camera doesn't work
Keyboard doesn't work
Sound doesn't work
Touchpad doesn't work

System problems

Chromebook crashes or freezes
Chromebook is slow
Chromebook turns off, then back on, over and over again

Webpage problems

"Aw, snap!"
Tabs refresh constantly
Webpage won't open

Connection problems

Can't connect to Wi-Fi

Sign in problems

"Sorry, your password could not be verified" or "Couldn't find your Google Account" or "Wrong password. Try again."

Other problems

Webpage loads slowly
"This webpage is not available"
Troubleshoot problems with file types and external devices

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