CHROMEBOOKs Are not Magic Teachers Are! “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” -Arthur C. Clarke Teachers Are! “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” ―Bill Gates

What is a Chromebook? (2:03) https://youtu.be/mSbZQNJwPuI

GETTING STARTED 1 Open device and press any key Video Explanation Open device and press any key Log In using your methacton username and password 1 Chromebook settings found here

A few tips! To right-click, tap the touchpad with two fingers. To scroll down and up, slide on the trackpad with two fingers. To enable caps lock, press Alt+Search. To know what keyboard shortcuts are available, do Ctrl+Alt+? Drag a window to the left or right of the screen to snap it to that side (helpful when you want to see two things side by side). Press Ctrl+WindowSwitchButton to take a screenshot. You can then open it to edit it.

(You can add others that you find you use often) Add Apps to App Shelf Add these apps to your App Shelf (You will use them often) Google Classroom Google Calendar Google Drive Google Mail Students can only communicate with teachers through your district email address. All others will be deleted. ***This does not mean PARENT communication*** (You can add others that you find you use often) -App Launcher (or Magnifying Glass) -Web Store (if not already installed) -Two finger click (or Alt+Click) -”Pin to shelf” Video Instructions

Google Drive

No Wifi...No Problem You can always do your homework Even if you do not have internet at home you will still be able to work on assignments: Open Drive App from your App Shelf Click setting gear in upper right corner Check box next to “offline” **This must be done while connected at school** Video of directions!

Help... Ask a friend Google It Visit the Chromebook Service Station (CSS) in the library Go to Digital Learning Shortcut at www.methacton.org Ask a teacher

No Wifi...Slight Problem You can not access Google Classroom without Wifi… But… You can access your ‘Classroom Folder’ in your Drive.

c l y f 8 i j CLASSROOM 2 Accessing Classroom and joining your classes Open Classroom App Click “+” in upper right Click “Join Class” Enter Class code provided 2 c l y f 8 i j

Calendar This is an opportunity for you to experiment with the organization that is best for you. Here is a video with more explanation

Mobile & Sharing Calendar There are multiple ways to view your calendar and share with parents. To view calendar on Mobile download the Google Calendar App. If you already have a calendar or your parents want to see your calendar just share it with the steps below.

PERSONALIZING YOUR DEVICE 3 PERSONALIZING YOUR DEVICE Customizing your experience NO STICKERS!!!!!!

changing your Wallpaper Profile Picture “Right click” on a Chromebook is tapping with 2 fingers. Right click on the desktop. Shelf Position or Wallpaper Click to change background. Upload from Drive or use one of Google’s Click on the icon at the bottom right corner. Click on Settings. Scroll to the bottom. Click on the icon to change your picture. Upload from Drive or take a photo

CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK 4 CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK Taking care of your device and getting assistance

the three C’s Charging Must be charged/No charging at school! Carrying Keep it safe in your backpack Cleaning Microfiber cloth-You may purchase a ‘skin’ These are your RESPONSIBILITIES!

STAY INSIDE OF YOUR LOCKER FYI: Since every student now has their own device, there is no educational need for mobile devices. Cell phones must remain in your locker.

YOUR HOMEWORK Tonight, go into Google Classroom, review the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) with your guardians and sign off on the forms electronically. BE SURE TO MARK ASSIGNMENT AS “DONE”!

When you bring your Chromebook home: You can easily connect to your own home Wifi. Click the Wifi button at the bottom right. Hook up your printer using Cloud Printing. Check out directions under the green “Get Help” app under your launcher. No Wifi? Work on documents offline by saving them temporarily to your “My Files” or make your Drive available offline. Find directions under “Get Help” app.

Launcher Shelf Omnibox “Pinning” Apps Extensions Add Ons Web Store CHROMEBOOK GLOSSARY Launcher Shelf Omnibox “Pinning” Apps Extensions Add Ons Web Store Chrome Touchpad Launcher- (magnify glass at bottom left) Allows you to open up your apps, search Google, find new tools in Webstore Shelf- (bottom bar of the desktop) Keeps your pinned apps visible for easy accessibility. You can customize your pinned apps, unpin unwanted apps, and close apps for the shelf Omnibox- (URL and search bar at the top of Chrome internet browser) You can enter a web address AND search in google from here Pinning- adding a tool/app to the shelf. Apps- Tools from Google Extensions- (appear at the top of Chrome near Omnibox) allow you to add tools to the browser Add Ons- (tools within Docs and Sheets under “Add Ons” tab) increases functionality of the program Web Store- (within your Apps) allows you to add Apps and Extensions to your Chromebook Chrome- Internet browser used with Google Touchpad- Rectangle for clicking, dragging, zooming answers below in the notes