How to be successful with Chromebooks in K-12 education

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During this webinar learn how Chromebooks are revolutionizing K-12 education and how to be successful when using Chromebooks in K-12 education.

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Post below to ask our speakers any questions or post general inquiries about Chromebooks!

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Submitted by: Jose Morales

Q: How does Java fit into the Chromebook platform and how are updates addressed?

A: Chromebooks, like Android and iOS, do not run Java. Adobe Flash is supported on Chromebooks. Chromebooks auto-update themselves in the background automatically.

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Submitted by: Jude Lepine

Q: Is there online state testing for which chromebooks are not ready yet?

A: If your state's testing software requires Java, it will not work on Chromebooks.

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Submitted by: John Zemko

Q: How are schools addressing SIS > GAFE account creation/updating?

A: Clever (https://clever.com/google-apps-for-education) or Google Apps School Directory Sync (https://support.google.com/a/answer/6027781?hl=en) can be used.

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Submitted by: Phil Stokes

Q: What are schools that already have chromebooks deployed doing for asset management of the devices?

A: I've found schools use anything from a simple spreadsheet to a full-blown IT asset management system. For simpler needs, I've heard schools have had success with the "Chromebook Inventory Add-on" spreadsheet AppsScript -- http://www.amplifiedit.com/chromebook-inventory/

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Submitted by: Laura Marquis

Q: Will you be having trainings for teachers on best practices of chrome book usage in classroom for grades K-4?

A: Check out the Google in your classroom website that has teacher training tools. For K-2, I have seen Chromebooks work, but some schools actually opt for Google Play for Education Android tablets. http://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/