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Book Creator for Chromebooks
Started by Allanah King 10 Jun 2017 9:04pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Allanah KingHow exciting. The Book Creator for iPad folks are nearly ready to release a web based version so all the fab things you can do on iPad can be replicated on the web- end of July or August is the ETA. Here is a video to show you how it will work....touch screen chromebooks???
Started by karen 11 May 2017 12:35pm () Replies (4) Last reply by Tessa GrayHi everyone We are looking to purchase some chromebooks for our year 4-8 classes. Not like ipads, there are so many options to choose from. We really don't want to make this big purchase and regret later. The question that our team...New Features to Google Classroom
Started by Allanah King 14 Sep 2016 12:10pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Allanah KingSuan Yeo shared this short video introducing some new features of Google Classroom Google Cast- students sharing screens with the class Whanau notifications- digests Annotations in the mobile Classroom...Chromebook management
Started by Rob Gunn 30 Jan 2014 7:03pm () Replies (6) Last reply by Saunil HaglerWe are in the process of finishing our first chromebook deployment. We have the chrome management console and are now wondering if we have ticked all the right boxes so to speak. So far we have; disabled guest log in can only be used on our...Shared Chromebook Screen SIze
Started by Clive Francis 13 Mar 2017 11:32am () Replies (2) Last reply by Saunil HaglerHi Everyone A school I'm working with is looking to purchase 8 or so Chromebooks per class. The price difference is significant between a larger screen size such as 14" vs the 11" options. My question is, has anybody regretted...
Sharing google created presentations
Started by Lynne Crowe 15 Sep 2015 5:35pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Allanah KingWe are looking at future thinking ideas for students to share their google presentations or videos with the class. At present we have a data projector connected to a teacher laptop and know that we can do it this way, but we want to give students...Making Google Classroom easy to access while on your Chromebook
Started by Allanah King 02 Sep 2016 9:53am () Replies (2) Last reply by Vic HygateHere a little video to show you how... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIEqWh6NDY Basically got to https://classroom.google.com Go to the three dots on the right hand side. Go MORE TOOLS and ADD TO SHELF And it puts it on your bottom...Chromebooks recommendations
Started by Robyn Cooper 31 Aug 2016 8:22pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Robyn CooperHi Updating our tired laptops - any advice regarding what chromebooks to buy and where to get best deals from. Thanks very muchAdobe Spark
Started by Allanah King 23 Aug 2016 7:59pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Allanah KingAdobe Voice has rebranded as Adobe Spark which you can now use on your Chromebook as well. https://spark.adobe.com/ It delivers very slick presentations and video narration of slides which will be useful now that Movenote is a paid for...Google Education Roadshow -- Chromebooks in Classrooms
Started by Saunil Hagler 09 Aug 2016 3:29pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Saunil HaglerHi all Cyclone is partnering with Google to take the Google Education Roadshow around all NZ. This year's roadshow is focused on Chromebooks in Classrooms. It's a free event with heaps of giveaways and loads of great info on...Making videos in Youtube
Started by Savelina Lepou 10 Apr 2016 6:24am () Replies (2) Last reply by Leigh HynesMorning everyone, I am currently looking into some moviemaking apps for Chromebooks. While wevideo is highly recommended, it is very expensive (the free version is not adequate). Does anyone here have any experience with using Youtube to edit and...Kiddle Safe Search
Started by Allanah King 29 Feb 2016 1:08pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Allanah KingMaybe you might like to make this your default search engine. http://www.kiddle.co/ Based on Google Safe Search. I tried putting in some bad words and it told me to try again.GAFE and NCEA Digital Technology Standards
Started by Erana Kihi 14 Feb 2016 9:01pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Erana KihiIs anybody using GAFE in teaching Digital Technologies achievement standards?Using Chromebooks to record student Voice
Started by Charlotte Hills 20 Dec 2015 11:39pm () Replies (26) Last reply by Katarina MooreLooking to connect with others who are successfully using Chromebooks as a way to develop strong student voice. Is anyone using individual student blogs as a way to record student voice? What are some useful apps that can be utilized on...Chromebooks and collaborative learning
Started by Johnny Zondagh 14 Jan 2016 3:32pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Johnny ZondaghI am often using Chromebooks with my Y9 and Y10 classes. I have started experimenting with collaborative learning strategies on Chromebooks and would like to know if anyone else has done this before? Does collaborative learning strategies assist in...Chromebooks
Started by Lynne Crowe 26 May 2014 8:00pm () Replies (39) Last reply by Lavinia RobynsWe are just starting with some Chromebooks and wondered which one is the most popular/reliable in schools. We would appreciate any advice. Thanks.Chromebooks - advice to parents around managing safe use at home
Started by Doug Walker 01 Jun 2015 11:42am () Replies (14) Last reply by ShaneHi folks, What advice have other schools given parents about managing safe & responsible use of devices at home? We're moving towards 1:1 chromebooks at St Patrick's College (currently just yr 9) and I'd appreciate any guidance...Chromebook management question.
Started by Craig Wilkinson 14 Sep 2015 8:55pm () Replies (11) Last reply by Greg ReynoldsOur school has previously purchased Chromebooks from a supplier with the Chrome device management as part of the package. They are excellent and easy to use and we want to purchase 40 more. The question is do we need the Chrome device...Google Education Roadshow
Started by Saunil Hagler 10 Nov 2015 12:00pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Saunil HaglerThe Google Education Roadshow #cger15 is happening around the North Island over the next month or so. Great free PLD for teachers. More info here. You can register for you and your colleagues using the links below: Hamilton...Chromebook storage and charging
Started by VickiPimenta 19 Nov 2014 7:50am () Replies (4) Last reply by Miriam TuohyApologies if this has been asked before, We are looking to buy a further 48 Chromebook's at the end of this year but really don't want to spend a huge chunk of money on a storage unit, so are thinking about alternatives. What are...
Chromebook/Chrome User Group
Educators wanting to manage and make a difference for learners using Chromebooks.