Introduction
Chapter 1: Planning Your Deployment of Chromebooks in the Classroom (30 pages)
Chapter 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.
Taking the Decision to Computerize Classrooms or Classes
Understanding Chromebook Capabilities
Comparing Chromebooks to Other Devices
Advantages of Chromebooks over Other Laptops
Understanding the Google Ecosystem for Schools
Deciding How You Will Manage Your School's Chromebooks
Planning to Train Yourself and Your Colleagues
Checking Your School's Wireless Network Infrastructure and Bandwidth
Chapter 2: Choosing Chromebooks and Accessories (20 pages)
Chapter 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.
Choosing Chromebooks
Choosing Accessories for Chromebooks
Chapter 3: Essential Chromebook Skills for Teachers and Administrators (60 pages)
Chapter 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.
Startup, Sleep and Wake, Shutdown, and Restart
Navigating the Chrome OS Interface
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Connecting and Using Bluetooth Devices
Using and Configuring the Keyboard Using and Configuring the Touchpad
Connecting and Using External Devices
Running Apps
Taking Screenshots on a Chromebook
Chapter 4: Configuring and Managing Chromebooks Manually (60 pages)
Chapter 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
About the Author:
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 140 computer books, including several books from Apress--among them Deploying iPads in the Classroom, Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom, and Pro Office for iPad.
