The Chromebook Classroom Podcast

It's time to dive into my EdTech toolbox and take inventory of the best web-based resources for social studies teachers! There are a LOT of tools to consider. To make things a little easier, I'm organizing these resources into three categories: Places & faces Research Instructional tools Did I miss one of your favorite science tools or resources? Send me a  tweet  or drop a comment on this post an...

Google has been trying to "solve" classroom YouTube schools for many years. In September of 2021, Google announced a new "age-based" policy that once again, impacts how student users interact with Youtube. Essentially, there are three options: Option 1: Block YouTube access for students, but allow teachers to share YouTube videos through Google Classroom. Option 2 : Allow filtered YouTube access f...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for November 2021: Audio / Video lock for Google Meet New updates to the @ menu in Docs Better Citations in Google Docs   Photoshop on a Ch...

It's time to dive into my EdTech toolbox and take inventory of the best web-based resources for teaching science! There are a LOT of tools to consider. To make things a little easier, I'm organizing these resources into three categories: Vocabulary tools Concept mapping Learning resources Did I miss one of your favorite science tools or resources? Send me a tweet  or drop a comment on this post an...

My guest on this episode is Brooke Taylor, a middle and high school art teacher in Bridgeport, Illinois. If you are interested in using ChromeOS for creative projects, I encourage you to listen to the great tips and project ideas Brooke generously shares during our conversation. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the  Chromebook Classroom Podcast ! If you enjoyed today's episode,...

It's time to dive into my EdTech toolbox and take inventory of the best web-based resources for K-5 students! There are a LOT of tools to consider. To make things a little easier, I'm organizing these resources into three categories: Skill-building - tools that will help students develop skills in reading, writing, or math. Learning support - resources that will assist students as they are explori...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for October 2021: More space for comments in Docs Don't let students get "kicked out" of Google Classroom   New "meeting note" Template   T...

My guest today is Peter Horner (@PeterGHorner ), IT manager for Barton Peveril College in Hampshire, UK. Over the past six years, Peter has helped move the college to the Google Cloud and transitioned much of the faculty and student from traditional PCs to Chromebooks. Today, Peter and his team manage more than 1,500 Chromebooks for the college. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into...

Google Sites is a well-loved tool for creating simple class websites, portfolios, and student projects.  While Sites is simple to use, it does offer some powerful advanced features you can use to scale Google Sites for your next class project or the creation of class pages for all of the teachers in your building. Here are four advanced elements of Google Sites that you may have overlooked.  -----...

Every Wednesday from October - May I am offering a LIVE webinar exploring the latest tips, tools, and trends in classroom technology! Preparing and researching 30 unique webinars is a LOT of work, so this program isn't free, but it is a good value when compared with attending a conference or full-day workshop. You can learn more and sign up here: Chrmbook.com/webinar -----------------------------...

Gabriel Brangers (@gabrielbrangers) , co-founder of Chrome Unboxed, is an expert in ChromeOS hardware. He has know's everything that's worth knowing about current AND future Chromebooks! Gabe joins me to explain some of the key things you should consider when buying a personal Chromebook and he shares some helpful tips for district administrators who are looking to make Chromebook purchases this y...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for September 2021: Improvements to offline access for Drive How do you spend your time? Formula Suggestions in Sheets Educational Duct Tap...

The start of the school year means that it is time to create a new Google Classroom for your students! In this episode, I would like to summarize some of the strategies I have learned and how I am using Google Classroom to connect with my students and organize my lessons. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the  Chromebook Classroom Podcast ! If you enjoyed today's episode, I woul...

Enrolling and managing Chromebooks through the Google Admin Console is a lot of work! Fortunately, there are several outstanding tools that make the job of IT departments MUCH easier. One of my favorites is Chromebook Getter, an essential tool for enrolling, tracking, and managing a fleet of Chromebooks. This is my interview with Justin Warsitz, the CMO of AdminRemix. -----------------------------...

A new age-based admin policy takes effect for all Google Workspace for Education domains on September 1, 2021. This new policy has significant implications for Google Search, YouTube, and Chrome. On this episode of the Chromebook Classroom Podcast, I explain why Google is making this change, how it will impact your users, and what you need to do to prepare. ----------------------------- Thanks for...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for August 2021: New Google Meet "App" New Zoom app for Chromebooks Customize your "New Tab Page" Originality reports in Google Slides Make...

Get a sneak peek of what you can expect during season 6 of the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit  http://chrmbook.com/podcast ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the  Chromebook Classroom Podcast ! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on ...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for June 2021: NEW online course New age-based admin setting Custom templates for Google Sites Attend a meeting in-person or virtually Andr...

On June 22, 2021, Google hosted a virtual event where they announced updates for Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Drive, and Chromebooks. All of these updates will be ready for you and your students this fall when you return to the classroom! If you missed the anywhere school event, don't worry! I'll break down the entire thing in less than 30 minutes. ----------------------------- Thanks for...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for June 2021: Google Admin Bootcamp Classroom Quickview Extension Google Meet looks a little different Google Slides "Theme Builder" New J...

I recently took the Level 1 and Level 2 Google educator exam. There are some important changes for 2021....in this episode, I break down what's new and share my tips for passing the L1 and L2 tests.   If you want to earn your Google certification this summer, I invite you to join me for the Google Certification Academy! You will work directly with me to prepare for your L1 and L2 exams.  Learn mor...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for May 2021: Right click in Google Docs to view edit history. Google Forms now auto-saves! 10 Chromebook using Educators to follow   Colle...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for April 2021: Big changes in store for ChromeOS this fall? Updated timeline on storage policy changes Teach students how to screen record...

During the "learn with Google" event in February, Google announced three new tiers for Google Workspace for Education: Education Standard Teaching & Learning upgrade Education Plus In this episode, I want to look at each of these tiers and decide if they provide enough value to justify the cost of upgrading . ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the  Chromebook Classroom Podcast !...

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for March 2021: Schedule breakout rooms in advance   Version history for Jamboard All the new stuff in ChomeOS Ver. 89   NEW screen recordi...