1. CHROMEBOOKs Are not Magic Teachers Are!
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
-Arthur C. Clarke
Teachers Are!
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”
―Bill Gates

2. What is a Chromebook?
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3. GETTING STARTED 1 Open device and press any key
Video
Explanation
Open device and press any key
Log In using your methacton username and password 1
Chromebook
settings found here

4. A few tips! To right-click, tap the touchpad with two fingers.
To scroll down and up, slide on the trackpad with two fingers.
To enable caps lock, press Alt+Search.
To know what keyboard shortcuts are available, do Ctrl+Alt+?
Drag a window to the left or right of the screen to snap it to that side (helpful when you want to see two things side by side).
Press Ctrl+WindowSwitchButton to take a screenshot. You can then open it to edit it.

5. (You can add others that you find you use often)
Add Apps to App Shelf
Add these apps to your App Shelf (You will use them often)
Google Classroom
Google Calendar
Google Drive
Google Mail
Students can only communicate
with teachers through your
district address. All others will be deleted.
***This does not mean PARENT communication***
(You can add others that you find you use often)
-App Launcher (or Magnifying Glass)
-Web Store (if not already installed)
-Two finger click (or Alt+Click)
-”Pin to shelf”
Video Instructions

6. Google Drive

7. No Wifi...No Problem You can always do your homework
Even if you do not have internet at home you will still be able to work on assignments:
Open Drive App from your App Shelf
Click setting gear in upper right corner
Check box next to “offline”
**This must be done while connected at school**
Video of directions!

8. Help... Ask a friend Google It
Visit the Chromebook Service Station (CSS) in the library
Go to Digital Learning Shortcut at
Ask a teacher

9. No Wifi...Slight Problem
You can not access Google Classroom without Wifi…
But…
You can access your ‘Classroom Folder’ in your Drive.

10. Code here CLASSROOM 2 Accessing Classroom and joining your classes
Open Classroom App
Click “+” in upper right
Click “Join Class”
Enter Class code provided 2
Code here

12. Calendar
This is an opportunity for you to experiment with the organization that is best for you.
Here is a video with more explanation

13. Mobile & Sharing Calendar
There are multiple ways to view your calendar and share with parents.
To view calendar on Mobile download the Google Calendar App.
If you already have a calendar or your parents want to see your calendar just share it with the steps below.

14. PERSONALIZING YOUR DEVICE
Customizing your experience
Your Chromebook comes with a ‘shell’ (hard snap on case).
This case can not be removed or your warranty will be voided!!!!
NO STICKERS!!!!!!
There will be opportunity to purchase soft carrying cases through the school. 3

15. changing your Wallpaper Profile Picture
“Right click” on a Chromebook is tapping with 2 fingers.
Right click on the desktop. Shelf Position or Wallpaper
Click to change background.
Upload from Drive or use one of Google’s
Click on the icon at the bottom right corner.
Click on Settings.
Scroll to the bottom.
Click on the icon to change your picture.
Upload from Drive or take a photo
Profile pictures can not be a person other than you. Using someone else's image is not good digital citizenship & is identity theft.

16. CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK4
CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK
Taking care of your device and getting assistance

17. the three C’s Charging Must be charged/No charging at school!
Carrying Keep it safe in your backpack
Cleaning Microfiber cloth-You may purchase a ‘skin’
These are your RESPONSIBILITIES!

18. STAY INSIDE OF YOUR LOCKER
FYI: Since every student now has their own device, there is no educational need for mobile devices. Cell phones must remain in your locker.
Any phone seen by a staff member after morning homeroom and before the end of day bell will/must be confiscated and sent to the office.
STAY INSIDE OF YOUR LOCKER

19. When you bring your Chromebook home:
You can easily connect to your own home Wifi. Click the Wifi button at the bottom right.
Hook up your printer using Cloud Printing. Check out directions under the green “Get Help” app under your launcher.
No Wifi? Work on documents offline by saving them temporarily to your “My Files” or make your Drive available offline. Find directions under “Get Help” app.

20. Launcher Shelf Omnibox “Pinning” Apps Extensions Add Ons Web Store
CHROMEBOOK GLOSSARY
Launcher
Shelf
Omnibox
“Pinning”
Apps
Extensions
Add Ons
Web Store
Chrome
Touchpad
Launcher- (magnify glass at bottom left) Allows you to open up your apps, search Google, find new tools in Webstore
Shelf- (bottom bar of the desktop) Keeps your pinned apps visible for easy accessibility. You can customize your pinned apps, unpin unwanted apps, and close apps for the shelf
Omnibox- (URL and search bar at the top of Chrome internet browser) You can enter a web address AND search in google from here
Pinning- adding a tool/app to the shelf.
Apps- Tools from Google
Extensions- (appear at the top of Chrome near Omnibox) allow you to add tools to the browser
Add Ons- (tools within Docs and Sheets under “Add Ons” tab) increases functionality of the program
Web Store- (within your Apps) allows you to add Apps and Extensions to your Chromebook
Chrome- Internet browser used with Google
Touchpad- Rectangle for clicking, dragging, zooming
answers below in the notes