Deploying Chromebooks in the Classroom: Planning, Installing, and Managing Chromebooks in Schools an

Introduction

Chapter 1: Planning Your Deployment of Chromebooks in the Classroom (30 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader takes the decision to deploy Chromebooks in her school. She learns about the capabilities of Chromebooks and their advantages and disadvantages compared to competitive technologies, such as Windows laptops and iPads. The reader explores the Google ecosystem for schools and the different ways of managing Chromebooks in schools: managing them manually, using Google Management Console, and using Mobile Device Management tools.

            Taking the Decision to Computerize Classrooms or Classes

            Understanding Chromebook Capabilities

            Comparing Chromebooks to Other Devices

            Advantages of Chromebooks over Other Laptops

            Understanding the Google Ecosystem for Schools

            Deciding How You Will Manage Your School's Chromebooks

            Planning to Train Yourself and Your Colleagues

            Checking Your School's Wireless Network Infrastructure and Bandwidth

Chapter 2: Choosing Chromebooks and Accessories (20 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns about the different types of Chromebooks available and chooses suitable Chromebooks for her school's planned deployment. She also learns about accessories useful for Chromebooks in school settings and chooses suitable accessories.

            Choosing Chromebooks

            Choosing Accessories for Chromebooks

Chapter 3: Essential Chromebook Skills for Teachers and Administrators (60 pages)

Chapter Goal: This chapter brings the reader up to speed with essential Chromebook skills-everything from controlling power (startup, sleep, etc.) and navigating the Chrome OS interface, connecting to Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices, configuring input devices and external devices, and running apps. The reader also learns to take screenshots to illustrate and document processes quickly.

            Startup, Sleep and Wake, Shutdown, and Restart

            Navigating the Chrome OS Interface

            Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

            Connecting and Using Bluetooth Devices

            Using and Configuring the Touchpad

            Connecting and Using External Devices

            Running Apps

            Taking Screenshots on a Chromebook

Chapter 4: Configuring and Managing Chromebooks Manually (60 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader gains experience in configuring and managing Chromebooks manually. The reader learns the range of configuration settings available and how to choose suitable settings manually for everything from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to privacy, security, and accessibility. The reader also learns how to reset and "powerwash" (erase) a Chromebook.

            Configuring Network Settings

            Configuring Bluetooth Settings

            Configuring People and Sync Settings

            Configuring Appearance Settings

            Configuring Device Settings

            Configuring Search Engine Settings

            Configuring Startup Settings

            Configuring Date and Time Settings

            Configuring Privacy and Security Settings

            Configuring Passwords and Forms Settings

            Configuring Languages and Input Settings

            Configuring Downloads Settings

            Configuring Accessibility Settings

Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing Chromebooks with Google Management Console (60 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader becomes expert with using Google Management Console to manage the school's Chromebooks. The reader gets started with Google Management Console, adds the school's Chromebooks, and assigns the Chromebooks to users. The reader then moves to to preinstaling and configuring apps, working with users and groups, configuring network and Internet access, and configuring user settings. The reader also learns to deploy custom themes-for example, to apply school branding to the Chromebooks.

            Getting Started with Google Management Console

            Adding Your School's Chromebooks

            Assigning Chromebooks to Users

            Working with Users and Groups

            Controlling User Access to Devices

            Configuring Network and Internet Access

            Configuring User Settings and Deploying Custom Themes

Chapter 6: Choosing and Managing Apps and Extensions (30 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader chooses the apps and extensions the students will use on the Chromebooks, deploys the apps and extensions, and manages them. The chapter gives the reader in-depth training on Google Suite for Education, which includes Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Classroom.

            Getting and Using Google Suite for Education

            Deploying and Managing Apps and Extensions

Chapter 7: Connecting to Resources and Printing (20 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader connects the school's Chromebooks to the school's local resources and Internet resources. The reader also learns about the various options for printing hard-copy documents from Chromebooks and how to implement printing.

            Connecting Chromebooks to Your School's Local Resources

            Connecting Chromebooks to Online Resources

            Printing from Chromebooks

Chapter 8: Giving Lessons Using Google Classroom (60 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns what Google Classroom is and how to use it to organize and run classes. Coverage includes getting started with Google Classroom; practical moves for running a class on Chromebooks with Google Classroom; and how to set, collect, and manage assignments.

            Understanding Google Classroom and Its Capabilities

            Getting Started with Google Classroom

            Running a Class with Classroom

            Setting, Collecting, and Managing Assignments

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Chromebooks in the Classroom (40 pages)

Chapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns how to troubleshoot problems that frequently occur with Chromebooks, focusing especially on problems that teachers and administrators are likely to encounter in the classroom. The chapter starts by recommending a repair-and-replace strategy the reader can use to keep Chromebook-equipped classes and classrooms operational.

            Developing a Replace-and-Repair Strategy

            Troubleshooting Network and Internet Issues

            Troubleshooting Audio Issues

            Troubleshooting Display Issues

            Troubleshooting Keyboard Issues

            Troubleshooting Bluetooth Issues

Appendix: Chromebook Information Resources for Teachers and Educators (10 pages)