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Chromebooks
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Type of os | Chrome OS, a browser-based operating system. |
| speed, simplicity, and security | true |
| Chromebooks solve many problems schools face when making the decision to purchase computers: | price, access, offline mode, management, software, virus protection |
| Cannot share work with others when off line but can access calander, drive, gmail | only can't share when offline |
| boot up in 8 sec, battery can last up to 8 hrs | true |
| optional 3 g can connect anywhere anytime | 3g option |
| don't need software updating, or reimaging | updates automatically |
| 3 benefits web based management, automatically updates, security | 3 reasons |
| Chrome Management Console,allows administrators to manage their organization's Chrome devices from a single place. | Assign devices to users Pre-install and block apps Create user groups Control user access Configure network access Customize user features |
| sign out after use | If the student forgets to sign out, the Chromebook will lock after 6-8 minutes and the next user will need to sign in. |
| Any files that the student downloads whileusing that Chromebook are encrypted and not available to others who sign in to the same Chromebook. | encrypted security |
| Battery life is different for each Chromebook model, but usually varies from 5 - 10 hours, depending on the number of apps open at any given time | battery life long |
| but there are some tips which can help extend the battery life: | be sure to connect charger ,close the Chromebook or shut it down every time that you are not actively using itclosing it or shutting it down will preserve the battery immensely,Turn off Bluetooth if it is not being usedLower the screen’s brightness |
| you should consult your cart manufacturer for information on how it distributes power. It is important students charge their Chromebooks when they are not using them. | charge when not in use, on the cart |
| This will ensure Chromebooks are stored in an organized manner and battery life is maximized. | -organzing chargers and chromebooks on the carts |
| To connect a Bluetooth device with your Chromebook, you’ll need to pair them | click Enable Bluetooth in the menu. Your Chromebook will automatically begin scanning for available Bluetooth devices. |
| you will need to provide your students with a list of procedures for using Chromebooks in class. Items to consider include: | Care and appropriate handling of a Chromebook (hug it like you love it) plus more |
| connect to network | Chromebook will then download any available system updates. If connecting to a secure network at school you may need to access Advanced settings to configure connection.contact your IT administrator for instructions on connecting to a secure network. |
| 3g or 4 g can be | Do not forget that the Chromebooks come with no data plans, so make sure that your school would cover the cost of any 3G or 4G mobile network data. |
| IT administrator has allowed Guest access to Chromebooks, it is possible that a user can browse as a Guest from the sign in screen without signing into the Chromebook | go to Users : uncheck "Enable Guest" Browsing |
| Sign in tiles for multiple users are displayed on the sign-in screen. | If studentsharing Chromebooksyour classroom, may want to number your Chromebooks and assign students to a specific device number when they need to use a Chromebook. make it easy for student to click on their sign-in tile each time |
| If they have never used the Chromebook before, they will need to click on Add User to begin using the Chromebook. | Add User |
| video for logging, set picture, sync,browse as guest, and connect wifi | |
| your IT administrator can either allow or block incognito mode by going to their GAFE Admin console and clicking Device management > Chrome > User Settings. | Admin canallow or block InCognito |
| This is an experimental feature. Please inform your users before changing this policy. Please provide feedback or report issues here. | User settings on mobile |
| you need to know how to work with the App Launcher, customize the Shelf, and access Settings. | once logged in getting to know |
| app launcher | comes preinstalled with a set of apps determined by your Chromebook Admin, or by factory default, which usually include Chrome, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive, Google Search, Google Calendar, YouTube, and Gmail |
| apps on one page on app launcher shelf(called the shelf) | If you have more than 16 apps in your Apps list, you will have an additional page or pages. |
| To pin apps to the Shelf from the launcher: | Click the Apps Launcher Icon. The Apps list displays. Right-click (two finger click on a touchpad) on app. |
| you currently get 30 GB of free Google Drive space per user. | Google Drive |
| By default, everyone you share a doc with will get an invitation email. If you would rather not notify them, un-check the Notify people via email box; they will have access to the document the next time they are in Google Drive | can uncheck Notify people via email box |
| Open the folder that contains the file you want to move. On the left-side navigation bar, click the triangle next to My Drive. expands to show all of its folders. Click drag the file you want to move into its desired folder on the left-side toolbar | move a file to a different folder: |
| Click the More actions icon. Click Move to… in the dropdown that appears. | To move a file into another folder: |
| Sign in screen can hold up to 18 unique users | number of users sign into one chormebook |
| Guest Browsing | useful for quickly browse in private cause your browsing data cleared when done browsing session, or others use your chromebook and want your data safe and secure |
| School Admin may have not enabled Guest browsing | can't use guest browsing |
| 2 ways to get new "file" | click red NEW button, or from Apps Launcher the correcsponding app you want |
| Files app | gives quick access to files on the chromebook and in My Drive, usb, compressed My drive Alt+Shift+M |
| Download files on chromebook itself? | Contact your Google Apps administrator to find out whether your Downloads are saved locally on the Chromebook itself, even after you log out of your Google Apps for Education account., |
| offline mode | click on Settings gears, Offline-sync Google docs, sheets, slides & drawings to this computer so that you can edit offline |
| customize settings-touch pad, display, keyboard | settings >device touch to click, toggle, Display-projector/monitor, or change size of display |
| Privacy-clear browsing data if had password | status > settings > show advanced settings |
| download-by default is Downloads Folder, | but can customize Status > Settings > Advances > downloads |
| accessibility features a lot under settings advanced | |
| Visually impaired can set settings to read aloud, make keyboard easier | Status menu > Settings > Advanced > Accessiblity (can set up so directly at status menu to enable choices) |
| Accessibilty features-cursor, high contrast, spoken feedback (chromevox) | Make the cursor bigger morevisible on the screen) Turn on high contrast mode screen easier to read) Turn on spoken feedback (describes what is happening screen)Crt+Alt+Z |
| Accessibility features-screen magnifier, click wout mouse, on screen keyboard | Turn on the screen magnifier (enlarges items on the screen) Automatically click when the cursor stops (click without using your mouse) Turn on the on-screen keyboard (shows a keyboard that can be clicked with a mouse) |
| Accessilibity -sticky keys-Braille display-plug displayinto chromebook, enable spoken feedback | Turn on sticky keys (allows shortcut keys to be typed in sequence, without pressing modifier keys at the same time) |
| shortcuts e.g. screen shot partial ctrl shift picture | set up in status menu so can access accessiblity |
| No caps key, so room for search key .To make room for the search key, we took away the Caps Lock key | . But if you really need Caps Lock, you can turn it on temporarily by pressing Alt + the search key turns on caps lock. Press it again to turn it off. |
| GPFE Google play for education | made just for shcools, easier to find school related needs for android tablets and chromebooks |
| GPFE can also find Teach your vision with the right apps, videos, books vetted by educators | find Chrome apps, K-12 books, and YouTube EDU videos for managed Chromebooks on Google Play for Education. |
| can send to google apps to send content | Teachers can send content directly to students’ Chromebooks using their Google Apps for Education email IDs and/or Google Groups, the same way they would share a doc or send an email. |
| Offline google on chromebook | Google drive , calendar, mail |
| Webstore has offline apps can choose from | off line |
| offline with docs sheets slides drawings | You are able to view Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings even when you do not have an Internet connection. You are also able to edit these documents offline. |
| Cannot do offline edit google drive | You cannot edit Google Drive, which includes creating new folders, uploading files, renaming files, or moving files |
| printing from chrombook-not directly from, | You cannot directly connect a printer to a Chromebook, but you can print to a printer connected to another computer or to a cloud-ready printer using Google Cloud Print Service |
| Printing-setting up Google Cloud Print If you have Google Cloud Print Service enabled, you can print to a printer. | Browser, menu > Advanced Settings > Manage cloud print > Add printer > find printer you have access to then it's associated with Google apps account |
| Can share what you want to print from Google cloud print with someone else | Share printing on printer |
| Problems troubleshooting | a quick restart will often fix the problem. To power off your Chromebook, hold down the Power key until the screen goes black or click on the Shutdown button in the Status area. Hold down the power key to turn your Chromebook back on. |
| updates | Chromebook has an update, see update notification in the Status area. Restarting will update OS to current version. Remind your students to log out and shut down their Chromebooks after each use to ensure that all updates are occurring on a regular basis. |
| disable extension | Chrome menu > More tools > Extensions delete |
| Chromebooks in classroom | Digital literacy, collaboration, class sites, assessment, project creation |
| Chrome 35 and above has an experimental feature that will allow you to read from web resources when the source is unavailable, for pages that have been cached. | can read websites off line if been cached |
| GAFE- Admin console or chrome management console for full district | apps, and also 1 year hardware warranty |
| itunes > Google Play Music | store up to 20,000 songs that you can also play on your Android phone or tablet |
| Each Chromebook comes with at least 100 GB of free Google Drive storage for two years. | Space on chromebook, in drive it's 30GB on hardware itself 100 GB |
| there are no hidden costs like anti-virus subscriptions or traditional software. | Why chromebooks cheaper |
| but you can play locally stored music and movie files in any of the compatible file types with the media player. You can access your local files via USB. | Can play music from usb |
| Chrome's sandbox helps protect you by limiting what websites can access on your computer. However, some sites might request to directly access your computer. Learn more about unsandboxed plug-in access | What is sandbox -protects to limit websites can access |
| The sandbox adds an additional layer of protection against malicious web pages that try to leave programs on your computer | sandbox helps protect |
| Recovery mode | Before using the utility, make sure that you have: A flash drive or other storage media that can hold at least 4GB and that you d |
| Check if your Chromebook and phone support Smart Lock for Chrome unlock ch w android | To use Smart Lock for Chrome, you’ll need the following:A phone with Android 5.0 and Bluetooth A Chromebook with Chrome OS version 40+ and Bluetooth |
| Some administrators restrict network access to prevent outsiders from accessing private information on the network. Only devices with Media Access Control (MAC) addresses, or hardware addresses, approved by the network administrator can connect | MAC media access control |
| We can only support connectivity with Verizon Wireless, where Verizon provides mobile service. | mobile connectors |
| (a device that is connected to a computer to allow access to wireless broadband networks). Currently, only Huawei dongles are supported on the Chromebook. | |
| keynote | iwork for icloud |
| LC media player, an open-source cross-platform media program, isn’t supported on Chromebooks, but you can play common media file formats right out of the box, including .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mp3, and more. | VLC media player no supported |
| Google Play lets you browse and shop for your favorite music, movies, and books. You can also download apps and games for your Android phone or tablet. | n the Chrome Web Store, you can find thousands of apps, extensions, and themes designed for your Google Chrome browser |
| To save an executable file (such as files with .exe, .dll, or .bat extensions), first confirm that you want to save the file in the panel that appears at the bottom of your screen | exe files |