{"product_id":"deploying-chromebooks-in-the-classroom-9781484237656","title":"Deploying Chromebooks in the Classroom","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to deploy Chromebook computers in a classroom or lab situation and how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Chromebook computers in the classroom.  Teachers and IT administrators at schools will see how to set up the hardware and software swiftly on your own or with the help of your students. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStep-by-step instructions and practical examples walk you through assessing the practicability of deploying Chromebooks in your school, planning the deployment, and executing it. You''ll become an expert in using a Chromebook, developing plans to train your colleagues and students to use Chromebooks, and learn how to run lessons with Google Classroom. You''ll learn to manage the computers and the network and troubleshoot any problems that arise.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003eMake \u003ci\u003eDeploying Chromebooks in the Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e a part of your instructional library today.\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Planning Your Deployment of Chromebooks in the Classroom (30 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader takes the decision to deploy Chromebooks in her school. She learns about the capabilities of Chromebooks and their advantages and disadvantages compared to competitive technologies, such as Windows laptops and iPads. The reader explores the Google ecosystem for schools and the different ways of managing Chromebooks in schools: managing them manually, using Google Management Console, and using Mobile Device Management tools.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Taking the Decision to Computerize Classrooms or Classes\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Understanding Chromebook Capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Comparing Chromebooks to Other Devices\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Advantages of Chromebooks over Other Laptops\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Understanding the Google Ecosystem for Schools\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Deciding How You Will Manage Your School’s Chromebooks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Planning to Train Yourself and Your Colleagues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Checking Your School’s Wireless Network Infrastructure and Bandwidth\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing Chromebooks and Accessories (20 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns about the different types of Chromebooks available and chooses suitable Chromebooks for her school’s planned deployment. She also learns about accessories useful for Chromebooks in school settings and chooses suitable accessories.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Choosing Chromebooks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Choosing Accessories for Chromebooks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Essential Chromebook Skills for Teachers and Administrators (60 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: This chapter brings the reader up to speed with essential Chromebook skills—everything from controlling power (startup, sleep, etc.) and navigating the Chrome OS interface, connecting to Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices, configuring input devices and external devices, and running apps. The reader also learns to take screenshots to illustrate and document processes quickly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Startup, Sleep and Wake, Shutdown, and Restart\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Navigating the Chrome OS Interface\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Connecting and Using Bluetooth Devices\u003c\/p\u003e              Using and Configuring the Keyboard\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Using and Configuring the Touchpad\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Connecting and Using External Devices\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Running Apps\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Taking Screenshots on a Chromebook\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Configuring and Managing Chromebooks Manually (60 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader gains experience in configuring and managing Chromebooks manually. The reader learns the range of configuration settings available and how to choose suitable settings manually for everything from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to privacy, security, and accessibility. The reader also learns how to reset and “powerwash” (erase) a Chromebook. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Network Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Bluetooth Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring People and Sync Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Appearance Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Device Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Search Engine Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Startup Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Date and Time Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Privacy and Security Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Passwords and Forms Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Languages and Input Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Downloads Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Accessibility Settings\u003c\/p\u003e              Resetting and Powerwashing a Chromebook\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Configuring and Managing Chromebooks with Google Management Console (60 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader becomes expert with using Google Management Console to manage the school’s Chromebooks. The reader gets started with Google Management Console, adds the school’s Chromebooks, and assigns the Chromebooks to users. The reader then moves to to preinstaling and configuring apps, working with users and groups, configuring network and Internet access, and configuring user settings. The reader also learns to deploy custom themes—for example, to apply school branding to the Chromebooks. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Getting Started with Google Management Console\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Adding Your School’s Chromebooks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Assigning Chromebooks to Users\u003c\/p\u003e              Pre-Installing and Configuring Apps\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Working with Users and Groups\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Controlling User Access to Devices\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring Network and Internet Access\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Configuring User Settings and Deploying Custom Themes\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Choosing and Managing Apps and Extensions (30 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader chooses the apps and extensions the students will use on the Chromebooks, deploys the apps and extensions, and manages them. The chapter gives the reader in-depth training on Google Suite for Education, which includes Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Classroom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Getting and Using Google Suite for Education\u003c\/p\u003e              Finding Suitable Apps and Extensions for Your School’s Needs\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Deploying and Managing Apps and Extensions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Connecting to Resources and Printing (20 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader connects the school’s Chromebooks to the school’s local resources and Internet resources. The reader also learns about the various options for printing hard-copy documents from Chromebooks and how to implement printing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Connecting Chromebooks to Your School’s Local Resources\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Connecting Chromebooks to Online Resources\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Printing from Chromebooks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Giving Lessons Using Google Classroom (60 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns what Google Classroom is and how to use it to organize and run classes. Coverage includes getting started with Google Classroom; practical moves for running a class on Chromebooks with Google Classroom; and how to set, collect, and manage assignments.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Understanding Google Classroom and Its Capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Getting Started with Google Classroom\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Running a Class with Classroom\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Setting, Collecting, and Managing Assignments\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Troubleshooting Chromebooks in the Classroom (40 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter Goal: In this chapter, the reader learns how to troubleshoot problems that frequently occur with Chromebooks, focusing especially on problems that teachers and administrators are likely to encounter in the classroom. The chapter starts by recommending a repair-and-replace strategy the reader can use to keep Chromebook-equipped classes and classrooms operational.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Developing a Replace-and-Repair Strategy\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Troubleshooting Network and Internet Issues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Troubleshooting Audio Issues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Troubleshooting Display Issues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Troubleshooting Keyboard Issues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e            Troubleshooting Bluetooth Issues\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Chromebook Information Resources for Teachers and Educators (10 pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"APress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739665084759,"sku":"9781484237656","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/deploying-chromebooks-in-the-classroom-9781484237656","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}