CHROMEBOOKS - ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS!

What does 1:1 mean?

Our 1:1 initiative means that every student in Grades 3-8 will have access to their own Chromebook throughout the school day.  Using high quality digital resources to enhance teaching and learning, students will develop the essential 21st century success skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

What are the advantages of Chromebooks?

Chromebooks use the Chrome Operating System (OS).  Because it is stored on the internet/cloud, all work is automatically saved, no work can be lost, and all work can be accessed from anywhere.

What if someone does not have access to the internet?

You can still use a Chromebook! Although designed to work with an internet connection, many Chromebook apps (including Gmail and Google Docs), make it possible to work offline and then sync your work when your connection is restored.

How can I check the history of web pages visited on a Chromebook?

With Chrome open, go to the top right of your screen.  Underneath the X will be 3 dots (or lines).  This is your Chrome menu.  

• Click on that menu
• Then click HISTORY
• You will see a short list of RECENTLY CLOSED pages.  To view the complete list, click on HISTORY at the top of the list.

Can I reopen a tab or window that someone has recently closed?

Yes, click CTRL+SHIFT+t

Are there other popular keyboard shortcuts?

Sure.  Here are just a few:

• Take a screenshot: CTRL+F5
• Turn Caps Lock on or off: ALS+SEARCH (Search key is magnifying glass icon)
• Lock Screen: SEARCH+L

To see all keyboard shortcuts, press CTRL+ALT+? or click this link:

                                                https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en

How can I reset a Chromebook to its default settings:

You can restore your browser settings in Chrome at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won’t be cleared or changed.

With Chrome open, go to the top right of your screen.  Underneath the X will be 3 dot (or lines).  This is your Chrome menu.

• Click on that menu.
• Click on SETTINGS.
• At the bottom, click ADVANCED.
• Under the section “Reset,” click RESET.
• Confirm by clicking RESET.

What happens if a Chromebook is damaged or will not work?

In this case, you need to let the Technology staff know immediately.  They can issue you a loaner Chromebook and take the damaged one for repair.