Virtual Desks for Chromebooks (ideas for the classroom)
November 11, 2019
tips & tricks
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
Virtual Desks, the latest big update for ChromeOS, promises to help “tab-a-holics” regain control of their content.
New: Enable “reader mode” for your Chromebook
October 14, 2019
Chrome Extensions, ELA, High School, Middle School, tips & tricks
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
Get rid of distracting content with “reader mode” for Chrome Note: at this time, reader mode for Chrome is an experimimental feature that is hidden behind a “flag.” A Chrome flag is a hidden feature that is turned off by default. To enable reader mode, visit Chrome://flags and search for “reader mode.” After enabling reader […]
Should you purchase touchscreen Chromebooks?
October 3, 2019
Admin, Technical
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
Are touchscreen Chromebooks worth the cost? Should you purchase touchscreen Chromebooks for your district? The number of touch-screen Chromebook models available for purchase has dramatically increased over the past three years. Today, nearly every model has a touch-screen variant. Should you purchase touchscreen Chromebooks for your district? Is it worth the extra cost? Here are […]
Daily Journaling with Google Slides
October 2, 2019
ELA, Elementary, Google Classroom, Lesson Idea, Middle School, world language
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
Chromebook Lesson Ideas Google Slides Journal Template About the Project Writing takes practice and a daily journal is a great way to encourage students to develop a writing habit. This project uses Google Slides to create an infinitely expandable student journal which is great for daily or weekly journaling assignments. Lesson Overview This student journal […]
How to fix a Chromebook (simple tricks you can try)
September 14, 2019
Admin, Technical, tips & tricks
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
How to fix a Chromebook! Your Chromebook (may) not be broken! Here are some simple things you can try before you call for help! Is the caps lock stuck on? There is no caps-lock button on a Chromebook, but you can still enable this unwise feature by pressing alt + search (magnifying glass key). Its’ […]
3 tips for connecting with parents
September 9, 2019
classroom management, Google Classroom, tips & tricks
Lesson, Podcast, Post, Uncategorized, Video
3 ways to communicate with parents this school year Parental support is an essential factor for student success. Here are 3 ways you can keep parents informed about what is happening in the classroom. Communicate by Email I love email. It’s my primary form of communication. Here are a few different options for communicating via […]
