Chromebooks
Portland Public Schools is happy to provide Chromebooks to our staff, elementary, and high school students.
As simple as they are to use for most people, there are a lot of great tips and tricks, and ways to integrate the Chromebook into the classroom. Please look at the resources below to get a better understanding of how these devices work.
This is actually provided by Google and is a great start to understanding Chromebooks and finding answers to questions. If you have questions or need help with your Chromebook, you are likely to find the answer here.
Once you have a fundamental understanding of how Chromebooks work, this is a great place to learn a bit more. Also provided by Google, this website will answer questions like:
What are Chromebooks and how are they different from other computers
How to manage and take care of Chromebooks in schools
How to personalize your Chromebook
How you can integrate technology in your classroom using Chromebooks
How Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education work seamlessly together
How teachers can find and assign apps to students
How to troubleshoot simple Chromebook issues, and where to find support when needed
This is an excellent slideshow that is a MUST READ, and will give you a better vision for how you can utilize Chromebooks in the classroom. There are some really great apps mentioned that you should check out!
This is a great list of Apps that work with GAFE.