Chromebooks in the Classroom

     Chromebooks are swiftly becoming the alternative to tablets as devices of choice in the classroom. Chromebooks run off of the Chrome OS operating system and store all their documents, photos, and information in the cloud. Students with a G-Suite account can sign into any Chromebook and have the ability to access their data to continue working. If your school is considering a transition to Chromebooks, ensure that your wireless network is robust enough to handle these devices, as they require an internet connection to utilize the operating system. 

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Google Management Console Suggested Settings

This guide walks Google Administrators through the settings contained within the Google Admin Console

"5 Reasons Chromebooks Make Sense for Schools" by Dan Tynan

     In this article for EdTech magazine, Dan Tynan outlines 5 simple, clear reasons why Chromebooks are a viable option for the 1-to-1 classroom. 

"Google Chromebook in the Classroom" by Kathy Schrock

     On her website Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything, Kathy Schrock pulls together a wealth of resources for today's tech curious teachers. This side is a fantastic resources for everything #edtech!

"30 Ideas for Using Chromebooks in the Classroom" by Richard Byrne

     Richard Bryne outlines a variety of ways to utilize Chromebooks in your classroom for maximum student impact. 

"Classroom Uses for the Chromebook Classroom" by Molly Schroeder and Tracy Purdy

     With a classroom background, these teachers list a multitude of classroom uses when transitioning to the Chromebook classroom.

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Resources for Choosing a Chromebook

Laptop Magazine's "Best Chromebooks 2015" by Mark Spoonauer, July 2015

Google Chromebooks: Product Information and Education Options from Google

Tech Radar's "9 Best Chromebooks 2015" by Juan Martinez, July 2015

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