Google Apps and the Chromebooks

This week we will learn how to create work in Google Apps, and how the Chromebook can be used to make working in Google Apps much easier and more efficient.

Students will learn how to use a Chromebook in combination with their Google Apps accounts, and will be able to demonstrate their understanding about how to use Google Apps by completing a challenge activity.

1) Review the process/procedures/rules for using Chromebooks in the classroom.

2) Select a Chromebook and note the number on the Chromebook. This will be your assigned Chromebook when using them off of the cart at school.

3) Log-in with your PPS Google Apps account and follow the steps to create a user profile so that in the future, you only need your password to log-in.

4) Practice creating work using various Google Apps programs.

5) Complete the following Richard Byrne challenge activity using Google Docs:

Google Documents challenge #1:

1. Create a new document. 

2. Insert a hyperlink and an image or drawing into your document. 

3. Invite two other people to collaborate on your document. 

4. Use the chat or comment box to ask one of your collaborators to remove the drawing or image you inserted in step 2 above.

5. Create a section in your document to collaboratively brainstorm ideas for using Google Docs in your classroom. 

6. Publish your document to the web. 

7. Download a copy of your document.

6) If there's time, click HERE to contribute to this shared document.