by Todd Downs | Mar 14, 2019 | Chromebooks, Tips and Tricks
As far as computers go, Chromebooks are shockingly low-maintenance. Google’s Chrome OS operating system updates itself silently and automatically — as do most of the core apps associated with the platform — and it doesn’t get gunked up and slowed down over...
by Todd Downs | Nov 29, 2018 | Google, Tips and Tricks
In today’s world, it’s impossible to ignore Google Search as a legitimate tool for research. Most of us begin any simple quest for knowledge with a Google search. So it makes sense that more serious searches might start there, too. But is Google OK for formal...
by Todd Downs | Jul 5, 2018 | Educational Resources, Tips and Tricks
Here are ten apps that will make your Chromebook feel like a real desktop. 1. Gmail Offline Gmail Offline is exactly what it sounds like, an offline version of Gmail that uses a cached version of your Gmail data to let you respond to email when you are offline. After...
by Todd Downs | Jun 12, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
A Google Form gives you a great way to gather responses from people. From a one-question form to a long multi-section quiz, a Google Form eliminates the need to decipher and tally responses on sheets of paper. A form also serves as an elegant alternative to asking a...
by Todd Downs | Jun 23, 2016 | Chromebooks, Tips and Tricks
Wondering how you can use your Chromebook offline? Here are six things you can do without an internet connection. Create and Edit Documents As you might expect, Google is at the forefront of adding offline features to Chrome OS. Google Drive had offline support for a...
by Todd Downs | May 5, 2016 | 1:1 Program, Chromebooks, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
Alexandra Ito shares how her district, Santa Ana Unified (SAUSD), increased access to students through a program called “Access for All,” a well-received iPad and Chromebook initiative. Through this experience, they developed a model for planning and implementation....
