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The Chromebook Classroom Podcast

If you want to use Chromebooks to improve teaching and learning, this is the show for you! I interview teachers and district leaders who are using Chromebooks in creative and inspiring ways, answer your Chromebook questions, and share the best tools and resources for teaching with Chromebooks. Chromebooks are an amazing tool for the classroom, but using them well does require some thought and planning. I’m glad you are here and can’t wait to help you teach with Chrome!
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Mar 22, 2024

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!)

***EPISODE SPONSOR***

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Here are 10 updates for March 2024:

  1. Improved video playback in Google Drive
  2. Google is now offering a limited AI use plan
  3. Migrate Email between Google Domains
  4. Remove background from Slides
  5. AI image generation (with text!)
  6. Visit a class setup guide
  7. Tips for using AI responsibly
  8. Chromebook prank guide
  9. The explore tool is no more
  10. Chromebook features for teachers

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! 

Feb 21, 2024

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks***
Track your devices, repairs, loaners, and more with VIZOR's best-in-class asset management system. Schedule a demo TODAY and beat the summer rush! Use this exclusive link to save 20% off your first year: http://vizor.cloud/cbc

Here are my favorite links for February 2024:

  1.  Bard is now Gemini​ ​
  2. Beta Test Google’s AI for Education tools ​
  3. New features announced at BETT
  4. Sort, filter, and manage comments​ in Docs ​
  5. New AI features for the Chrome browser
  6. Improvements to Appointment Schedules​
  7. Updates for Google Meet
  8. Google Classroom Templates ​
  9. New Book: EDU Protocols for Young Learners​
  10. Art Remix powered by AI

Subscribe to the Google EDU Update and get these monthly updates delivered right to your inbox: chrm.tech/update

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Jan 22, 2024

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!)

***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks***
Save 20% off your first year with VIZOR and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc

January 2024 Updates:

  1. Sowash family Euro venture!
  2. Change your extension policy
  3. Convert your form into a practice set
  4. 2024 Google Innovator Academy dates
  5. ChromeOS certification exam (still free!)
  6. Tech management for teachers
  7. Right click QR code reader (extension)
  8. Inspect writing with Brisk teaching
  9. 5 AI extensions for teachers 10.
  10. 10 data privacy lessons

Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e8

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Jan 3, 2024

I read 21 books this last year. Most were pretty good, a few were pretty bad! 

I enjoy hearing what others are reading and frequently add their recommendations to my list, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you to help jump start your 2024 reading list.

Additional Resources: 

Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Dec 14, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!)

***Episode Sponsor*** VIZOR for Chromebooks: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc

December 2023 Updates:

  1. Excuse assignments in Google Classroom
  2. Add questions to YouTube Videos
  3. Google Vault adds support for Calendar
  4. Record using Google Slides
  5. Convert your Jamboard files to Figjam
  6. Get Google Certified in 2024!
  7. NotebookLM by Google
  8. Sample AI policies
  9. Holiday choice board for elementary students
  10. Lock up the presents!

Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e6

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Nov 13, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

*** Episode Sponsor: The Google Certification Academy. Become a Google Certified Educator in 2024. Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: gEducator.com ***

10 links for November 2023: 

  1. Book an appointment from Gmail
  2. Add GIFs and stickers to Google Slides
  3. Google Classroom analytics
  4. YouTube for Education is broken
  5. New ratings smartchip for Google Sheets
  6. Is this image real?
  7. Pocket Chrome extension
  8. Langage is the new paintbrush
  9. Create your personal AI teacher's assistant
  10. AI playbook for Google Sheets

Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e5

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Oct 9, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

** Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks **

VIZOR simplifies the process of asset management, device repairs, and financial reporting from a single system that integrates with the Google Admin console and your student information system. 👉 http://vizor.cloud/cbc

Here are my favorite links for October 2023: 

  1. Google Champions Symposium recap
  2. "Plus" Chromebooks for teachers?
  3. So long, Jamboard
  4. "Activity" panel for Google Drive
  5. Building blocks on top in Docs
  6. Improved appointment scheduling
  7. Schedule a meeting with Gmail
  8. Google Slides pumpkin carving
  9. Live pointers in Google Slides
  10. MagicSchool.ai

Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e4

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

 

Sep 26, 2023

Today Google made a shocking announcement related to Google Jamboard. Listen to learn more and get my reaction to this surprising announcement.

Episode Sponsor: VIZOR Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. Get 20% off your first year when you schedule a no-obligation demo.

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Sep 11, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e2

** Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks ** VIZOR simplifies the process of asset management, device repairs, and financial reporting from a single system the integrates with the Google Admin console and your student information system. 👉 http://vizor.cloud/cbc

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Aug 4, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

Vizor has added more than 60 new features to help you manage your technology hardware. Learn more and save 20% off your first year by visiting Vizor.cloud/cbc

Here are my favorite links for August 2023:

  1. Lock assignment in Google Classroom
  2. Access a classroom as a visitor
  3. NotebookLM
  4. Inside a Geinus Mind (Lenoardo Da Vinci)
  5. Is LaCrOS finally ready? 
  6. Essential student technology skills
  7. Selfie card activity
  8. Be careful of back to school Chromebook "deals"
  9. Alie Keeler's recommend tech tools for 2023
  10. Jamboard vs. Figjam

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Jun 14, 2023

The school year has ended which means it's time to collect, repair, and inventory your fleet of devices. Dean Bates and Jef Lalonde from Vizor join me to share best practices for keeping an accurate device inventory.

Learn more about VIZOR for chromebooks: HTTP://vizor.cloud/cbc

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

May 15, 2023

NEW: watch this episode on YouTube!

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!)

These are my favorite links and updates for May, 2023!

Episode Sponsor: The Google Admin Bootcamp

Join me this summer and master the Google Admin console through a convenient LIVE virtual training. Learn tips and strategies for managing district data and improving security. 

Learn more: GoogleAdminBootcamp.com 

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Apr 17, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). These are my top 10 links and updates for April 2023. 

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Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

If you have been struggling to track and inventory the technology being used in your district, you need VIZOR! To find out more and get up to 20% off go to vizor.cloud/cbc

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Mar 28, 2023

Morgan Weisman joins me to review some cool new updates announced at the BETT conference in London in March of 2023. Morgan is the product marketing manager for Google for Education and a former Dallas Texas kindergarten teacher.

Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks

Manage your district technology with ease with VIZOR. Save 20% off your first year!

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Mar 12, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Here are my favorite links & resources for March 2023. 

Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Mar 6, 2023

Printing from a Chromebook hasn't been easy either. First, there was no printing support, then there was cloud print, then Google took it away....and the story continues. Joining me on the podcast today is Willem Groenwald from Papercut, a leader in print management software.

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Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

Vizor helps schools and business organize their technology assets (including printers!). Visit vizor.cloud/cbc for a no obligation demo and save 20% off your first year. 

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Feb 16, 2023

I test and use a LOT of Chrome extensions, but there are only five that I consider essential...

Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year!  

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

 

Feb 7, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

Here are my favorite links for February 2023!

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Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

If you are in charge of managing your Chromebook fleet, you have probably realized that the admin console doesn’t provide all of the features you need to manage, inventory, and organize your devices. That’s why you need Vizor! Vizor fills in the gaps between the admin console, your SIS, and inventory systems, giving you a single location to track devices, repairs, and reports. Schedule a no-obligation demo for Vizor to learn more: Vizor.cloud/CBC

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Jan 30, 2023

Last week I was in New Orleans for the 2023 FETC conference, the first big EdTech event of the new year. This is a quick summary of the vibe, my connections, and the vendor experience.

Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year!  

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Jan 16, 2023

In this episode you will hear my thoughts and advice on taking (and passing) the level 1 and level 2 Google educator exams in 2023.

I take these exams at least once a year and I'm always happy to share my experience to help you pass these exams.

I know that many of you are instructional coaches who are helping other teachers earn their certification. I hope this episode will provide useful information for you as well.

Episode Sponsor: VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year!  

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Jan 9, 2023

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

These are my favorite links for January 2023. 

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Dec 19, 2022

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

Episode Sponsor: The Google Certification Academy

Here are my favorite links for December 2022: 

  1. Code blocks in Google Docs
  2. Follow a collaborator in Google Slides
  3. How one digital book led to an important COVID-19 discovery
  4. Responding to plagiarism
  5. Chat GPT
  6. I took the ChromeOS administrator exm
  7. New course for Chromebook Admins
  8. Top Chrome extension of 2022
  9. Year in search 2022
  10. Lock up the gifts!

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Dec 2, 2022

Every school has a population of sneaky students who seem to always find a way to bypass district web filters and security settings. Today I'm joined by experienced tech director Eric Griffith to discuss these sneaky tactics and prepare a response.

Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Nov 17, 2022

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

Here are my favorite links for November 2022:

  1. Timeline view for Sheets
  2. Expiring access for Drive
  3. Manage shared drive storage
  4. Auto transcription for Google Meet
  5. Session Buddy Chrome extension
  6. How to handle student discord online
  7. Black Friday Chromebook deals
  8. How to spot a bad Chromebook deal
  9. Gratefulness with Jamboard
  10. Give thanks with Slides

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Oct 18, 2022

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!).

Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks

Here are my favorite links for October 2022:

  1. Four updates from the Cloud Next conference
  2. Deploy Chrome apps by group
  3. Certified ChromeOS administrator
  4. Editing audio from your Chromebook
  5. Easy accent marks (chrome extension)
  6. Google Classroom discussion questions
  7. Google Trends Halloween predictions
  8. Carve a digital pumpkin
  9. Halloween Choiceboard
  10. Trick-or-treat fitness challenge

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Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!

You can connect with me, John Sowash, on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

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