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Here are some web resources to use with Google Chromebooks in the classroom
It's Google's world, we're just teaching in it. Now, we can use it a little more easily. With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for all teachers, so why not take advantage of the wide world that Google for teachers has to offer?
A workshop presented Colette Cassinelli, Google Certified Teacher
An Professional Development Experience for Educators, By The Producers of the Google Teacher Academy
The web is an indisputable source of information for every teacher and student. But since there are a lot of websites and endless sources for news as well as viral videos, it is very much easy for a student to get distracted while looking for information for their project, assignments, research, homework or on a particular topic.
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Sample Projects for the Chromebook Students will use a variety of websites for Digital Storytelling. Digital storytelling allows the students to "show with they know" in a creative, digital format. Digital storytelling on the web also allows for publication and sharing of projects with a wider audience.
In order to purchase / upgrade apps, you need to access this page via your Chromebook management console. Visit the management console and Buy orUpgrade 20 or more app licenses. A bulk discount will be applied. After purchase and activation, install the apps for your group of users.
Google Chromebooks and Vernier technology are a versatile combination for science education.
Liberty Middle School has been piloting the chromebooks in the 1:1 classroom since the 2013/2014 school year. The following links are a resource to help you become familiar with the chromebook and its features as it is different from both the Mac and the PC.
Have students write essays for English class, create spreadsheets for science class, develop group presentations for history class and drawings for art class with apps like Google Docs, Zoho or SlideRocket. Have students edit their own photos with apps like Pixlr Editor or create their own video project with the GoAnimate app or YouTube Video Editor or create their own comic strip with the Pixton Comic Maker app.
