Chromebook Inservice

Agenda

• Meet the Chromebook’s Hardware Features• Google Accounts and Password Changes• Wireless Network Connectivity and Login

Procedures• Initial screen after logging into Chromebook• What a Chromebook CAN do• What a Chromebook CANNOT do• All About Apps and App Access• Learning with a Chromebook

Chromebook Hardware Specs

• 3.3 lbs• 6-8 hours continuous use

on full charge• Boots in 10 seconds,

resumes instantly• LED Display:

12.1”, 1280x800 resolution, non-glare

• Intel ATOM processor• 45-degree lid angle• 2 GB memory• USB ports

• Stereo speaker• Headphone jack• Built-in Microphone• Built-in Web Cam• Connect to VGA ports via

dongle adapter• TouchPad w/gestures• Power Button• 16GB hard drive space• SD card slot

Google Accounts and Passwords

• Password reminder:– Passwords must be 8 characters minimum. Update

passwords on any PC via CTRL-ALT-DELETE > Change password.

• All staff and students have MASD Google accounts:– Google username is same as your Groupwise email address.

• Personal Google accounts will work on Chromebooks, but you are advised to use your MASD Google account only on our Chromebooks for full support and functionality.

• See MASD Tech Support > Help Sheets > Google

Connecting to Wi-Fi and Logging In• Power on Chromebook• Wait 15- 60 seconds for

connection to the wi-fi network (don’t use BYOD network)

• Login screen should appear. Use your MASD Google account login (see previous slide rules about usernames/passwords)

• ALERT! If error messages pop up, WAIT patiently for up to two minutes for the login screen to appear. The Chromebook could be updating itself!

Chromebook’s DESKTOP

• Contains:– Launcher bar• Chrome browser icon opens new tab• No GMAIL on MASD Chromebooks!• Google, YouTube, current window icons

– Apps• List Icon• App Pages• App Search

Chromebook’s DESKTOP (cont.)

– Status / Settings Area• Battery Indicator• User info• Sign Out / Lock Workstation / Power Off area• Settings (many are controlled by MASD admin;

Chromebook clears settings with each new user login)

– Windows with Window Control• Drag and dock windows to sides• Minimize/Maximize Windows• Resize Windows manually

– Desktop Wallpaper• Change in Settings, but likely will revert after logoff.

What a Chromebook CAN Do• Most all work done in Chrome browser.• View PDF files.• All Bookmarks, Data, Bookmarks Bar, and App settings stored in

the cloud. Some data can also save to an SD card.– Much is saved to Google Drive account.– Control-O to access file manager when Chrome is open.– ALERT! In the File Manager screen (Ctrl-O), the Downloads area is

wiped after each login. Never save a file to the Downloads area.• Surf web in any wi-fi environment.• Start up fast and last a LONG time!• Download updates automatically upon login.• Built-in Security and Antivirus.• Full Keyboard, Webcam, Microphone

What a Chromebook CANNOT Do

• Connect to Network drives (S:, H:, etc.)• Connect to Printers or Scanners just yet• Access any and all webcam apps (e.g. No Skype video)• Access common software like Microsoft Office• Open common files from the File Manager (Control-O). You must

open most from Google Drive account to view, play, listen, etc.• Save Tab Settings (due to CIPA rules in MASD)• Open all apps just because you installed them

(the MASD filter will take priority)• Install specialized software programs• Provide offline access when not in wi-fi zones• Support Java

Apps, Apps, and More Apps!

• Apps are not really “apps” like on iPads. Google “apps” are really web apps. You need wi-fi!

• Some apps have been preloaded by admin already.• Any user can install an app from Chrome App Store.• Classroom management is important here. Know which apps

your students are attempting to install.• The MASD filter can still block an installed app!• If you cannot download an app, fill out a tech ticket.• In Apps List, right-click to delete app from list.• Apps get stored with the user, not with

the Chromebook.

Learning with Chromebooks

• Web research: Surf the web with Chrome! • File Creation and Collaboration: Your Google Drive

is connected to your login. You can save Google docs and other files to your Google Drive area and pick them up on any web-enabled device.

• Apps for Learning: Google App store has thousands of web apps. Explore!

• Google Education community! See links on MASD Google Education Help Sheets page.

THE ENDWelcome to Google!