Google Chromebook Basics
Lesson 1
Understanding Chromebooks (10 mins)
A Chromebook is a type of computer that runs Chrome OS, a browser-based operating system. While Chrome OS is a complete operating system, the main feature of the OS is the Chrome browser. If you are familiar with using a Chrome browser, you will be able to quickly begin using a Chromebook. Chromebooks allow users to access web applications in the cloud as well as some offline files and apps. The speed, simplicity, and security of the Chromebook makes it an ideal computer for education, business, and personal use.
The Chromebook is a low cost, simple to manage, intuitive computer, that can be easily deployed in both large scale and small scale scenarios. Chromebooks solve many problems schools face when making the decision to purchase computers:
- Price - Chromebooks are quite inexpensive compared to other computing options
- Access to student and teacher work - All work is stored in the cloud, not on the device
- Deployment / Management - With the Chrome Management Console, and Google Apps for Education, deployment and management is made easy
- Software - With Google Play for Education, apps can easily be pushed out to users’ accounts, making them accessible on any Chromebook
- Internet access - If Internet access is weak, or there is no Internet access, the Chromebook’s Offline Mode offers access to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and many other apps, when not online. However, in Offline Mode, you will not be able to share any work with other users
- Virus protection - The Chromebook operating system (Chrome OS) is a robust, and secure operating system, with built in virus protection
When taking into account all of these factors, the Chromebook becomes an ideal mobile device for students and teachers alike. The Chromebook can easily become a tool to help facilitate exploration, communication, collaboration, and most importantly, education. But do not take our word for it, check out these videos on the Innovative Chromebook Teachers playlist from the Google for Education team to see how teachers around the world are using Chromebooks for learning!
Understanding Chromebooks (10 mins)
A Chromebook is a type of computer that runs Chrome OS, a browser-based operating system. While Chrome OS is a complete operating system, the main feature of the OS is the Chrome browser. If you are familiar with using a Chrome browser, you will be able to quickly begin using a Chromebook. Chromebooks allow users to access web applications in the cloud as well as some offline files and apps. The speed, simplicity, and security of the Chromebook makes it an ideal computer for education, business, and personal use.
The Chromebook is a low cost, simple to manage, intuitive computer, that can be easily deployed in both large scale and small scale scenarios. Chromebooks solve many problems schools face when making the decision to purchase computers:
- Price - Chromebooks are quite inexpensive compared to other computing options
- Access to student and teacher work - All work is stored in the cloud, not on the device
- Deployment / Management - With the Chrome Management Console, and Google Apps for Education, deployment and management is made easy
- Software - With Google Play for Education, apps can easily be pushed out to users’ accounts, making them accessible on any Chromebook
- Internet access - If Internet access is weak, or there is no Internet access, the Chromebook’s Offline Mode offers access to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and many other apps, when not online. However, in Offline Mode, you will not be able to share any work with other users
- Virus protection - The Chromebook operating system (Chrome OS) is a robust, and secure operating system, with built in virus protection
When taking into account all of these factors, the Chromebook becomes an ideal mobile device for students and teachers alike. The Chromebook can easily become a tool to help facilitate exploration, communication, collaboration, and most importantly, education. But do not take our word for it, check out these videos on the Innovative Chromebook Teachers playlist from the Google for Education team to see how teachers around the world are using Chromebooks for learning!
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