Post on 15-Apr-2017
CHROMEBOOKSConnecting the Dots with...
in the Classroom!
Slides accessible @ bit.ly/mimschrome
Elizabeth H. Eastman
LEARNING IN THE CLOUD
The Chromebook Classroom? When Less is More!
Connecting the dots...
GAFE
Chromebooks Impact on Learning &
Performance
BlendedLearning
� Deliver differentiated & personalized learning content & instruction to students
� Empower them to do more complex problem-solving, written communication, research and creative work
“‘When it comes to computers, we’ve been trained that more is better. More power, more CPUs, more RAM, more hard drive, more of everything. But with the rapid shift to cloud computing and cloud services, the power is also moving from the
personal computer and into the cloud.’
- Erik Olsen 8.20.co
http://8020.co/Blog/chromebooks-when-less-is-more
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/12/03/googles-chromebooks-make-up-half-of-us-classroom-devices.html
Cost Comparison
Asus Chromebook: 249 + $30HP Elitebook: $920
Form Factor Diversity
Flexibility, Security & Durability
Security
Ruggedness
Shareability
Affordability
Ease of Use
Fast Boot
Web Apps!
Features� Chrome-Based Browser OS� Cloud Based Environment� Anytime + Anywhere Accessibility� Battery Longevity & Quick Boot!� Easy Updates & Built-in Virus Protection
What Sets Chromebooks Apart...
ASUS Chromebook Flip 10.1-Inch Convertible 2 in 1 Touchscreen $249 + $30 ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02 11.6-Inch $229 + $30
Why Not?▸ Office Apps, Skype, iTunes� HD storage� Cloud Printing � Online vs. Offline access � Power User Professional Software� Chrome Browser only
Drawbacks of Chromebooks are far outweighed by their learning potential in the classroom!
Making a Shift...
Office Apps?
Google Apps!
Google DRIVE!
HD Storage?
OFFline Access!
Online Access?WEB Tools & Apps!
Software?
Digital Process/Products!
Cloud Printing?
Powerful Productivity!
Chrome Browser?
Google Apps for EducationHouston ISD Pilot Program
CollaborateCommunicate Organize & Store
DocsForms
Sheets Slides DrawingsCalendar Sites Drive
Why Chromebooks?
Consider the learning potential!
Assess
Gather data
FlipResearch
Differentiate
Personalize
Accelerate
Create Movies
Content Learning Web Apps
Breathe LIfe into Writing Process
Power the Feedback Loop
Organize
MapDraw
Screencast
Present & Publish
Connect to Audience
Assessment & Feedback Use Google forms for formative, summative and peer feedback. Exit Ticket, Kahoot, & Socrative can gamify this process too. Use JoeZoo or Orange Slice for rubrics
MathematicsLearn with Khan Academy, CK-12, or Buzzmath for Personalized Math Practice. Use Geogebra graphing calculator.
Mandarin Chinese Use Quizlet and a Chinese dictionary to practice language learning! Use Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites & range of Chrome Apps to communicate and create.
ResearchWork through stages of research inside pane of Docs. Search for information and media while embedding source citations.
WritingUse Slides and Docs to brainstorm, draft, revise, and publish all in same pane! Comments and collaboration are powerful drivers of quality writing!
Science/STEMIs the colour of the clear sky and the deep sea. It is located between violet and green on the optical spectrum.
Web Apps, Extensions, & Cloud Platforms
Chromebook as Learning Toolbox
VideoUse WeVideo, Powtoon, YouTube Editor or EdPuzzle to create interactive lesson content or original movie clips.
ScreencastUse Screencastify, VoiceThread, or MoveNote to use video, voice & text commenting for work products.
Photos & DrawingsPixlr, Picmonkey, or Sketchpad are useful apps to express ideas creatively and visually! Google Drawings offer immense potential to illustrate & organize ideas!
AnnotationCapture pages or products of learning then mark up or annotate with comments, sticky notes, highlights, drawings. [Awesome Schreenshot, Diigo & Scribble Maps.
Map & DrawTry Coggle, Mindomo or Bubble.us to mindmap ideas. Padlet and Scribble Lucidchart are useful tools to share ideas & create customized maps.
Code + CSLearn computer science with Code Academy, Khan Academy, Scratch, Google CS First and Code Studio.
Chromebook as Learning ToolboxWeb Apps, Extensions, & Cloud Platforms
Mathematics
CODing & Computer science
STEM: 3-D Design● TinkerCad● 3-D Design● Publish Your Design● WhiteBox Learning
Writing
Growth of a GoogleDoc Through the Eyes of a Student!
COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
Assessment & Feedback
Joe Zoo Google Add-On
https://getjoezoo.com/
Assessment & FeedbackExit Ticket App
VIDEO & SCREENCAST
Draw & Mindmap
Researchhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1B383VHl9OKsVil4yVENSLkmNsOPHnzUyQNgbO1Ym8AQ/edit
Research, Write, Cite and Create all inside Slide & Doc pane! Filter Images & information to type and needs.
https://prezi.com/a_sngv2fr95l/science-labs-with-google-docs/
DOCSPlan, Draft, Revise, & Publish in single Doc. Suggested edits and comments drive quality improvements!
Sheets
Image from: https://sites.google.com/a/lvusd.org/teaching-with-google-apps/home
Collect & share data to support learning of math and science concepts.
SLIDES
Template created by Susan Oxnevad
Presentations, Digital Storytelling, Word Work & Vocabulary Building
Drawings
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/02/19/15-free-google-drawings-graphic-organizers-and-how-to-make-your-own/
Diagrams, Graphic Organziers, Mindmaps, Math Manipulatives...
1 Classroom 1 Grade Level MS 5th-6th
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
21 chromebooks$249+30____________$ 7000
42 chromebooks$249+30____________$ 13,000
84 chromebooks$249+30____________$ 26.000
DUAL Language & biliteracy in Mandarin
Drive & Offline Apps
Drive & Offline Apps
Connected dots ~ connected learnin g
Creation Communication
Chromebook classroom
CollaborationCritical Thinking
Thanks!
Questions?
find me: @elizbtheastman
Edtechreflections.com
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