Awesome Chromebook Comparison Chart for Schools and Teachers

September 10, 2014
Chromebooks are a very good and cheap solution for integrating tech particularly in schools running 1:1 programs. The great thing about Chromebooks is not only their lightweight but also their simplicity and practical performance features. Several school districts, particularly in this new school year, are opting for them. So if you or your school is planning to use them, you will probably need to see this collection of excellent video tutorials that provide a general overview of the different features and functionalities embedded in Chromebooks.

There is also this wonderful comparison chart created by software developer Danny Tuppeny in which he compares a set of variables for choosing the right Chromebook for you. These variables include :"brand, processors, specs and features like RAM or touchscreens, screen size, country-wise availability, battery, weight and more." 
Click here to access the full version of this chart.

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Chromebook Management A Detailed Guide

September 4, 2014
Following the posting of "Chromebook Tutorials for Teachers" somebody sent me this new video tutorial from Google Gooru. The video is a little bit long ( 54 minutes) but is really insightful. It provides a general overview of Chromebook management through Google Apps. If you or your school is planning to use Chromebooks with students, you should definitely watch this tutorial.

As a refresher, here are some of the things K-12 schools can do with Chromebooks:

• Scale access to the web with computers that are simple to use and easy to distribute
• Share devices among students, with no manual set-up for different users
• Enjoy constant connectivity through integrated Wi-Fi and optional 3G, for always-on access without relying on school networks
• Administer machines throughout the school, no matter how many Chrome devices you have, or where they’re being used

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Everything Teachers Need to Know about Chromebooks (9 Tutorials)

August, 2014
Chromebooks are making gigantic inroads in the education sector. Several school districts here in Canada and the States are adopting them as teaching tools within classrooms. Their growing popularity among the education community is attributable not only to their reasonably cheap price but also to a host of excellent features that you can not find in other devices. Chromebooks are easier to handle, faster and more secure. They are also " instantly personalizable by each student or teacher, and easy to manage, making them an ideal solution for bringing the power of the web to your classrooms".

Here are some of the things K-12 schools can do with Chromebooks:

• Scale access to the web with computers that are simple to use and easy to distribute
• Share devices among students, with no manual set-up for different users
• Enjoy constant connectivity through integrated Wi-Fi and optional 3G, for always-on access without relying on school networks
• Administer machines throughout the school, no matter how many Chrome devices you have, or where they’re being used

If your school is integrating Chrombooks or if you are planning to use them with your student, the video tutorials below are definitely something you want to watch first. They will help learn more about how to manage and operate Chromebooks.

1- Chomebooks for Education : Overview

2- How to Log in for The First Time on Your Chromebook

3- Set The Background Are of your Chromebook

4- The launcher

5- Chromebook Tabs

6- Window Control

7- How to enable Caps Lock, use the special keys, and more on your Chromebook

8- How to create a new document (and find it later) on your Chromebook

9- How to print from your Chromebook

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