ECOO12 workshop by Ron Millar and Mark Carbone

1. Chromebooks in the
Classroom

2. This session is not an endorsement of the
Chromebook but rather an exploration of
the features of this product and its
potential use in education.
Mark and Ron

3. The Journey
• Getting Started
• contract
• purchase
• warranty & support
• repair

4. Modes of Operation
•3

5. Mode 1
• Out of the box
• No device management
• Use existing/personal Google accounts

6. Mode 2
• Managed Devices
• Chromebooks enrolled in your Google
Domain
• Centrally apply settings to control the
behavior of the devices
• Use existing/personal Google accounts

7. Mode 3
• Enroll devices in your Google domain
• Use in conjunction with the Google domain
apps and user accounts

8. Classroom Usage
• limited number of units used by
whole class
• full class set shared by classes
• 1:1 program
• BYOD program

9. Hardware
Samsung Series 5
•12.1" (1280x800) display
•Starting at 3.06 lbs / 1.38 kg 1
•Up to 8.5 hours of continuous usage 2
•Intel® dual-core Atom Processor N570
•2 GB RAM
•Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and 3G modem (opt) 3
•Built-in Webcam
•2 USB 2.0 ports
•4-in-1 memory card slot
•Micro-VGA port with VGA adaptor
Starting at:
$349

10. Samsung Series 5 550
•12.1" (1280x800) display
•3.3 lbs / 1.48 kg
•6 hours of continuous usage
•Intel® Core™ processor
•4 GB RAM
•Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Gigabit
ethernet, and 3G modem (opt)
•HD Camera
•2 USB 2.0 ports
•4-in-1 memory card slot
•DisplayPort++ Output (compatible with HDMI,
DVI, VGA)
•Kensington™ key lock compatible
Starting at:
$449

11. Acer Chromebook Specs
Full Specifications
•11.6" (1368 x 768) HD Widescreen CineCrystalTM LED-backlit LCD
•2.95 lbs. | 1.34 kg.
•6 hours of battery life
•1.66 GHz Intel® AtomTM N570 Dual-Core Processor
•16GB SDD
•2GB RAM Standard System Memory
•Instant On (eight second boot time)
•Built in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional)
•1.3 megapixel HD Webcam with noise cancelling microphone
•High-Definition Audio Support
•2 USB 2.0 ports
•4-in-1 memory card slot
•HDMI port
•Fullsize Chrome keyboard
•Oversize fully-clickable trackpad
•Full support for the latest web standards and Adobe® Flash®
•802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
•Optional world-mode 3G available
Price tag: $349 (WiFi ONLY version)

12. Chromebox
• Intel® Core™ processor
• 4 GB RAM
• Built-in dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Gigabit ethernet
• 6 USB 2.0 ports
• 2x DisplayPort++ Output (compatible with HDMI, DVI,
VGA)
• DVI-I single link output (compatible with VGA)
• Bluetooth 3.0™ compatible
• Kensington™ key lock compatible
$329

13. The “New” Chromebook
October 19, 2012
• 11.6’’ (1366x768) display
• 0.8 inches thin - 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg
• Over 6.5 hours of battery
• Samsung Exynos 5 Dual Processor
• 100 GB Google Drive Cloud Storage with Solid State Drive
• Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• VGA Camera
• 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
• HDMI Port
• Bluetooth 3.0™ Compatible
• $250

14. Chrome OS
• Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system
designed by Google to work exclusively with web applications
• The user interface takes a minimalist approach, resembling that of
the Google Chrome web browser
• The only application on the device is a browser incorporating a
media player and a file manager
• All of this subject to continuous change and improvement

16. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
Pluses
• Cloud Computing
• Fast boot time
• Long battery life
• Most web apps and extensions are free
• Screen size and resolution
• Centralized management

17. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Pluses
Pluses
• Automatic saving
• Access documents anywhere there is an
internet connection
• Automatic upgrades
• Not susceptible to viruses

18. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
Other Things To Consider
• Cost ???? (purchase or rental)
• OSAPAC software unavailable
• Standard software not available
• Dependent on a robust wireless network
• Availability in Canada ????

19. Chromebooks in the Classroom
Other Things To Consider
Other Things To Consider
• Batteries not replaceable ????
• Weak in multimedia
• Camera “sucks”
• File management
• Viability ????
• Durability

20. Storage and Battery Charging Cart
Cloud Craft
Chrome Charging Cart
holds 36 units
intelligent charging
$2298

21. Datamation Systems Security Cart Notebook
storage cart and battery charger
$1,156

22. Chromebook Care
• log off at the end of your session
• keep liquids and foods away from the
Chromebook
• carry the Chromebook with two hands
• plug the Chromebook into a power source
at the end of the day
• etc.
• etc.

23. Wireless

24. Get Connected
• Units 1-9 use ‘thing 1’
• Units 10-17 use ‘thing 2’
• Unmarked units use ‘thing 3’
• Access code = chromebook

25. Login
Add User

26. New Account

30. Screenshots
screenshot of full screen
ctrl and
screenshot of selected
area of screen
ctrl and shift and
To see downloads
ctrl and m

31. Google “Wrench”

33. Gmail

34. YouTube

35. Google Search

36. Google Drive

39. Offline Docs

40. Storage

41. Apps Array

43. Apps Contextual Menu

46. Chrome Web Store
Chrome Apps are advanced interactive
websites providing either a wide-ranging set
of features, or focusing on a single task like
photo editing or shopping.
You can discover more than 30,000 free and
paid apps, themes and extensions at the
Chrome Web Store.

49. Chrome Web Store

50. Chrome Web Store

51. Chrome Web Store - Education

52. Chrome Web Store - Productivity

53. Chrome Web Store - Utilities

54. Chrome Web Store -
Extensions

55. Your Apps

56. Synchronizing

57. Synchronizing

58. Printing

59. Printing
• Google Cloud Printing (Beta)
• Via email to wifi enabled and online printer
• tested with HP ePrint function

60. Printing Example
• documents and email associated with
mwcarbone@gmail.com prints to
markwcarbone@hpeprint.com >>> ePrint
capable inkjet

61. Support
http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/support.ht

62. Chromebook / Chrome OS Resources
User Support Groups
Google Support
http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/
Chromebook Gurus
http://faqme.com/gurus
Chromebook Central
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/chromebook-central
Chromebook Forum
http://www.thechromebookforum.com/
Google Apps for Education
http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/user_groups.html
Apps User Group
http://www.appsusergroup.org/

63. Chromebook / Chrome OS
Resources
YouTube Tutorial Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLPcVAyNPE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLUPlTA9gsY&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVqe8ieqz10&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLUPlTA9gsY

64. Treasure Hunt
• Get the link to start at
• http://blog.markwcarbone.ca