For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
There are more than 30 million Chromebooks in use around the world. What happens when these devices break or need to be replaced? Where do Chromebooks go to retire?
Today I am joined by Garry VonMyhr, the CEO and co-founder of Tech Defenders headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
One of the unique things that Tech Defenders offers is a Chromebook buyback program that can ear your school money for old, retired devices.
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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 May 2020:
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
For more than a decade Alice Keeler has been sharing innovative ideas for teaching with technology.
After exchanging a string of text messages discussing the impact of the viral epidemic on teachers, students, and school districts, Alice and I decided to record this podcast episode to provide teachers with some encouragement and hope during these challenging times.
Here’s the summary of our conversation: remote teaching is NOT online school.
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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From 2011-2013 I taught online and helped open a fully online school.
It was a really challenging experience.
I learned a LOT during those three years.
Teaching online is very different than teaching in a traditional classroom. Here are five quick tips to help make this transition and smooth as possible.
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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 April 2020:
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
No one predicted a complete shutdown of the entire educational system…but here we are.
As you adjust to the new reality of teaching remotely, here are some tips and tools that can make your life a bit easier.
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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!).
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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!).
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
January 28 is “Data Privacy Day,” an annual event that reminds consumers to review their digital footprints.
I’ve collected 10 different data privacy lessons and classroom activities that you can use to help educate students about data privacy.
Listen in for a quick review of all 10 ideas, or click here to view my blog post with links to everything I discovered.
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When Chromebooks first became a thing back in 2013, the web was very different.
Chrome Apps allowed developers to create an app-like experience for Chromebook users, something websites simply couldn't do at the time.
Seven years later, the web has matured and can do pretty much everything that you would want in an app, without the need to develop an actual application.
In January of 2020 Google Announced the plan to official shutdown Chrome Apps starting in 2021.
Listen to this episode to learn more about the timeline and how this announcement will impact education.
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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 top 10 links for January 2020!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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I like to tell you a little story about a project that I was working on recently and some new things I discovered about my Chromebook.
As the self-proclaimed "Chromebook guy" I feel very strongly that I should use a Chromebook full-time and work as hard as I can to do everything on a Chromebook.
My "Chromelife" was challenged recently when I purchase a Cricut cutting machine.
Officially, the Cricut is NOT compatible with Chromebooks. It clearly says so on the website. But I decided to ignore the warning and see if I could get it to work anyway!
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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 top 10 links for December 2019!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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Today’s question was submitted by Tim Cavey, a grade 8 social studies teacher from Vancouver, British Columbia: "Can a Chromebook record decent video? Should my students use their Chromebooks to record video or are they better off using a phone or iPad?"
Episode Resources:
Send me your toughest Chromebook question, problem, or challenge! I will do my best to find a solution that will help all Chromebook using teachers.
To submit a question, click here!
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 top 10 links for November 2019!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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Can you draw with a Chromebook?
Sylvia Duckworth has been involved in education for more than 30 years as a French teacher and technology advocate, and author.
Sylvia is retired from classroom instruction but continues to impact education by sharing her love of sketchnoting with teachers around the world.
Sylvia has published two books on sketchnoting and recently completed her second sketchnoting “world tour” where she shares her passion for visual thinking.
Can you sketchnote on a Chromebook? Let’s ask Sylvia and find out!
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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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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 top 10 links for October 2019!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast
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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!
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Audio is a HOT new way to share stories and information. Podcasting, voice assistants and audiobooks have become a big part of my life and are projected to become even more dominant in the future.
Jeff Bradbury has been at the forefront of using audio for teaching and learning. In 2011 he created TeacherCast.net which has grown into an enormous resource for helping teachers and tech coaches in the classroom.
Since Jeff is clearly a podcasting legend, I’ve asked him to share some tips on podcasting with a Chromebook.
Episode Resources:
For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e8
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Today’s question was submitted by Dave Stuart, a social studies teacher from west Michigan: "What's the most efficient way to manage Chromebooks coming in and out of my cart?"
Episode Resources:
Send me your toughest Chromebook question, problem, or challenge! I will do my best to find a solution that will help all Chromebook using teachers.
To submit a question, click here!
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 top 10 links for September 2019!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.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!
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Find lesson ideas for your Chromebook classroom by using the Chromebook App Hub!
Anne Nash is a Regional Manager on the Google For Education team and a contributor to the brand new Chromebook app hub.
Anne shares a bit about life as a Google employee, the development of the Chromebook App Hub, and her favorite Chromebook tips and productivity secrets.
Episode resources:
For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e5
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My Chromebook helps me be productive and give me access to everything that I need as an educator. Here are 5 Chromebook productivity tips to help you in the classroom.
BONUS TIP: Connect your Android phone to your Chromebooks
If you have a personal Chromebook and an Android phone, you can connect them together to do some pretty awesome things!
For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e1
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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!
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Today’s question was submitted by Kelly Croy, director of innovation and instruction and the host of the Wired Educator podcast: Can you work offline on a Chromebook?
Episode Resources:
Send me your toughest Chromebook question, problem, or challenge! I will do my best to find a solution that will help all Chromebook using teachers.
To submit a question, click here!
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 top 10 links for August 2019!
For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.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 Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
Stephanie Howell is the middle school instructional technology coordinator for Pickerington Schools in central Ohio with several years of experience teaching special education.
I stumbled on one of Stephanie’s Google form activities while doing some research for a blog post I was writing. Her name and lessons keep popping up on social media and at conferences that I attend. I am excited to chat with her and give her a platform to share some of her awesome ideas to help you kick off the school year.
It’s time to go back to school with Stephanie Howell!
For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e1
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You can connect with me, John Sowash on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!