Chromebooks and GAFE workshop slide deck. Co presenters were Andrew Bieronski and Ron Millar

1. Chromebooks in the
Classroom

2. This session is not an endorsement of the
Chromebook but rather an exploration of
the features of this product and its
potential use in education.
Andrew, Mark and Ron

3. The WRDSB Journey
• WRDSB perspective on
GAFE and Chromebooks
• Current state and roll out
• OSAPAC

4. Modes of Operation
Mode 1
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•
•
Out of the box
No device management
Use existing/personal Google accounts
Mode 2
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Managed Devices
•
Centrally apply settings to control the
behaviour of the devices
•
Chromebooks enrolled in your Google
Domain
Use existing/personal Google accounts
Mode 3
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•
Enroll devices in your Google domain
Use in conjunction with the Google domain apps and user
accounts

5. Chrome OS
• Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system
• Works mainly with web applications
• The user interface takes a minimalist approach, resembling that of
the Google Chrome web browser
• Until recently, only application on the device was a browser
incorporating a media player and a file manager
• All of this subject to continuous change and improvement

6. Who Makes Chromebooks?
Samsung
Lenovo*
Hewlett-Packard
Acer
Asus*

7. SSD or Hard Drive

9. Classroom Usage
• limited number of units used by
whole class
• full class set shared by classes
• 1:1 program
• BYOD program

10. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
Pluses
• Cloud Computing
• Fast boot time
• Long battery life
• Most web apps and extensions are free
• Screen size and resolution
• Centralized management

11. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
Pluses
• Automatic saving
• Access documents anywhere there is an
internet connection
• Automatic upgrades
• Not susceptible to viruses

12. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
Other Things To Consider
• Cost ???? (purchase or rental)
• OSAPAC software not available
• “Standard” software not available
• Dependent on a robust wireless network

13. *
*
with a few exceptions

14. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
Other Things To Consider
• Batteries not replaceable (by user) ????
• Weak in multimedia
• Camera “sucks”
• File management
• Viability ????
• Durability

15. Storage and Battery Charging Carts
Cloud Craft
Chrome Charging Cart
Datamation Systems Security Cart
Notebook storage cart and battery charger
holds 36 units
intelligent charging
$2298
$1,156

16. Can You Run Windows on a
Chromebook?

17. … but if you really want a small
laptop that runs Windows (8.1), have
a look at …
ASUS Transformer Book
T100

19. Keyboard Shortcuts
All Available Keyboard
Shortcuts
CTRL + ALT +
?
ALT +
Backspace
CTRL +
Backspace
No Delete
Key next letter (forward
Delete
delete)
Delete the previous
word

21. Screenshots
screenshot of full screen
ctrl and
screenshot of selected
area of screen
ctrl and shift and

22. Google Drive

25. Offline Docs

26. Storage

28. Chrome Web Store
Chrome Apps are advanced interactive
websites providing either a wide-ranging set
of features, or focusing on a single task like
photo editing or shopping.
You can discover more than 30,000 free and
paid apps, themes and extensions at the
Chrome Web Store.

29. Chrome Web Store

30. Printing
• Google Cloud Printing (Beta)
• Via email to wifi enabled and online printer
• tested with HP ePrint function

31. Printing Example
• documents and email associated with
mwcarbone@gmail.com prints to
markwcarbone@hpeprint.com >>> ePrint
capable inkjet

32. The Classroom
Experience
Teaching
Assessment
Student
View

33. What students think
about Chromebooks

34. Test Drive the
Chromebook

35. Connecting to Wireless

36. Get Connected
• Units 1-9 use ‘thing 1’
• Units 10-17 use ‘thing 2’
• Unmarked units use ‘thing 3’
• Access code = chromebook

37. Login
Add User

38. New Account

39. Install an App from the
Chrome Web Store
Treasure Hunt
• Get the link to start at
• http://goo.gl/gfOPbU