This document provides an overview of Google Chromebooks and Chrome OS. It discusses that Chromebooks run entirely within the Chrome browser, boot up within 8 seconds, and require internet access to function. The document outlines the apps and extensions available on Chromebooks for productivity and browsing enhancement. It compares Chrome apps to those available on iPads and traditional computers. The document emphasizes that Chromebooks are designed for cloud-based, collaborative computing and moving to a more paperless environment.

1. Everything You Need to Know About
Google Chrome and Chromebooks
Brandon Raymo
MRVED Assistant Director
http://bit.ly/googlechromebooks

2. What is a Chromebook?
● Computer that runs on a browser.
● Cloud-based computing
● All "Apps" are run through the
Google Chrome Browser
● Boot time in less than 8 seconds.

3. The premise of a Google Chromebook is cloud
computing
EVERYTHING is done in an internet browser

4. What can you do with a
Chromebook?
● Google Apps
○ Documents, Presentation, Spreadsheets, Forms, Drawing
● Extensions
○ Run within your browser to make your browsing experience easier
(more on this later)
● Applications
○ Apps are programs that run within your browser (more on this later)

5. VS

6. Pros
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Boots up in 8 seconds
No Viruses
Updates Itself
Easy Management
No Error Messages
Not Hardware Based
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Cons
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Need internet to work
Not as many options
Just an internet browser
Fundamental change in
the way computers and
people operate.

7. If it is less powerful, then why?
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No wasted time waiting for the machine to boot up and load.
Easily manageable
Serves a different purpose than the iPads
Move to a paperless environment
Collaborative

8. Apps, Apps, and More Apps
● AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
● Chrome Apps, iPad Apps, Computer Apps
○ Chrome Apps- APPlications that run in the Google Chrome internet
browser
○ iPad Apps- APPlications that run specifically on iDevices
○ Computer Apps- APPlications that run off your computer hard drive
Computer App
Chrome App
iPad App
Word Processing
Microsoft Word
Google Documents
Pages
Presentation Creator
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Presentation
Keynote
Spreadsheets
Microsoft Excel
Google Spreadsheets
Numbers
Drawing
Paint
Sumo Paint
Drawing Pad

9. What "Tool" is right for the job?

10. "If the only tool you have is a hammer,
you tend to see every problem as a
nail"
Abraham Maslow

11. Google Chrome Toolbox
● Web 2.0 Tools
○ Websites that allow us to do things. Not just read and get.
● Chrome Extensions
○ Small programs that run in your browser to make your life easier.
■ Dictionary extension
■ Social bookmarking extension
■ Weather extension
● Chrome Apps
○ Applications that run in your browser, similar to how a computer
program would run on your hard drive.
■ Google Docs
■ Games
■ Tools & Utilities
● Internet!

15. Don't Forget About Search

17. Chrome Store Hints & Tips