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| For a more extensive list of shortcuts, you can refer to Google's documentation here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en. The more keyboard shortcuts you know, the easier everything becomes! | | For a more extensive list of shortcuts, you can refer to Google's documentation here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en. The more keyboard shortcuts you know, the easier everything becomes! |
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| There are a lot of apps you can download for school use! Click on the '''''Google Play Store''''' after clicking on the Chromebook '''''Launcher''''' (bottom left of the screen), and see what you can install on your device! | | There are a lot of apps you can download for school use! Click on the '''''Google Play Store''''' after clicking on the Chromebook '''''Launcher''''' (bottom left of the screen), and see what you can install on your device! |
| [[File:PlayStoreCB.png|center|thumb]] | | [[File:PlayStoreCB.png|center|thumb]] |
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| == Other Chromebook tips ==
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| #Once updated, you should be able to use the '''''Google Play Store'''''. You'll see it open when you log back in.
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| ##Click '''''Agree''''', wait for it to run an update, and then browse our apps
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| #Next start learning about Chrome OS with these links:
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| ##[https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 Google's Chromebook tutorials]
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| ##[https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-chromebook-master-1785858810 10 tips (Gizmodo)]
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| ##And search Google for '''''Chromebook tutorial''''' if you want more.
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| #Definitely Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts by pressing ctrl+alt+?.
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| #*alt+[ , alt+] , alt+- and alt++ are alt-awesome, and there are an alt-ton more.
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| #*Trust us, you won't figure them out unless you use ctrl+alt+?.
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| #*(Note: the above shortcuts mean you hold alt and press the key after the +.)
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| #Try out our awesome Chromebook workflows! We've tested thoroughly this summer and have built a number of methods for getting things done on a Chromebook. Go here for those. In particular, be sure to try out '''''Kami''''' and read up on our workflows that use it.
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| #*Note: you are welcome to create your own workflows but we know these will work. We suggest you use these and save your time for building curriculum and teaching it!
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| #*One tip: '''''Kami'''''. Install [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kami-pdf-and-document-mar/ecnphlgnajanjnkcmbpancdjoidceilk?hl=en&authuser=1 this] and [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kami-pdf-and-document-mar/iljojpiodmlhoehoecppliohmplbgeij?hl=en&authuser=1 this], then sign in with your @riverdale.edu address. We'll be using Kami to edit PDFs, including handwritten annotation. It's awesome.
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| #*Did we miss something? [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app%20workflow%20request&body=Please%20create%20a%20workflow%20for%20... Tell us.]
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| #Look for other great apps that could support your teaching in the fall. Browse via [https://play.google.com/store?hl=en this link] (you can't install until we authorize new apps). Then tell us what you found [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app&request&body=Please%20review%20and%20allow%20the%20following%20Android%20apps:%20(provide%20links%20to%20Play%20Store%20pages) via e-mail] or [https://support.riverdale.edu via Tech Support request]. For example:
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| ##[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foobnix.pdf.reader&hl=en Lirbi Reader] might be a good e-reader (especially if you're named Jason Curry... Jason, check out Musician mode!), but there are a [http://www.androidauthority.com/best-ebook-ereader-apps-for-android-170696/ ton] [https://lifehacker.com/5875516/the-best-ereader-for-android more].
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| ##If you're a Math teacher, you need to try the [https://play.google.com/store/search?q=geogebra&c=apps&hl=en Geogebra] apps.
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| ##English and History teachers might be fine with just Kami (links above) for document annotation, but there are plenty of other apps to try out.
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| ##Science, you say? See whether any of [http://www.sciencefocus.com/feature/tech/10-best-android-science-apps these 10] or [http://bitesizebio.com/9052/14-android-apps-for-scientists/ these 14] suit you. And finally, everyone should browse the Google Play store -- or just do a Google search for "android app" plus your discipline or course.
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| #Don't forget about the stylus.
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