Go Chromando! - Chrome Browser Basics! - Wright

Topic outline

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  General

  

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  Course Agenda

  Sign in & Search - Chrome is a web browser! 

  Why? - It is Built in synchronization for all devices. Flash will work automatically. There are numerous extensions and Apps. The Omnibox promotes easy search - search boxes and "www" are things of the past. Bookmarks, import settings, set your home pages and security.

  • Chromebook After School PD Agenda - 9/24/2015 URL

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  Course Orientation & Resources

  • Intro to Google Chrome Tutorial URL

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    Like to go your own pace? Need a refresher? Couldn't attend the available face2face date? Watch this!

  • What is Google Chrome Browser? URL

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    Omnibox, Tabs & Bookmarks - Oh My! 

  • What is Google Chrome OS? URL

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    Video about the story of Google Chrome and how it inspired an operating system. 

  • YouTube Channel URL

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    Multiple videos related to Chrome/Chromebooks 

  • Chrome - The Basics URL

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    Basics lesson will prepare you with a fundamental understanding of Chrome, its features and general benefits in the classroom. 
    

  • Chrome - Advanced URL

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    Lesson composed of several advanced chapters to help deepen your understanding and hone your skills.
    

  • Chromebook Student Resources Course URL

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    Moodle Course created by Tammy for resources and student submitted helpdesk.

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  Chrome Navigation

  • Use Omnibox to search, check the weather, enter a web address, convert units, find the time. 
  • Access Instantly on any device (shelf, dock, etc.)
  • Navigation to Pages
  • Bookmarking
  • Mobile Bookmarking
  • Tabbed Browsing - allows for multiple websites to be open in the same window simultaneously. 
  • Incognito - Allows privacy on shared computers ctrl+shift+N

  • Learn more about private browsing URL

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  Customizing Chrome for Increased Productivity & Personalized Browsing

  • Starter Pages
  • Text size
  • Appearance
  • Password and Forms Settings (Advanced)
  • Network Proxy Settings
  • Download Locations
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  Kick it Up a Notch with Chrome Web Store Apps & Extentions

  • Apps have their own UI (User Interface) OR are glorified bookmarks

  • Some "Apps” have an arrow in the bottom left corner of the icon. This indicates the "App” is really a glorified bookmark. (Alias)

  • Examples
  • Extensions help "enhance" the web experience (take up less room)
  • Examples
  • Located in the Chrome Web Store
  • Organized using the App Launcher (without or without Chromebook)
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  Offline Settings

  • Tutorial URL

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    No internet access? No worries. Watch this video & important information for access to your files offline.