Use a Chromebook effectively
Step 1: use the Chrome browser
The Chrome browser is great for some things -- Gmail, Drive, and other web services. It's terrible at others, so...
Step 2: use Android apps where appropriate
Use Android apps as well -- they fill in the gaps when web apps aren't effective. For anything with a stylus: use Android.
Step 3: use our recommended apps (plus any great ones you find)
We'll keep adding ideas and apps as we experiment with Chromebooks. We hope you'll do the same.
| Purpose | App | Type | Description / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF - read or annotate | Kami | Chrome | Kami allows you to mark up PDFs with your finger or a stylus. It's also great for just reading. |
| PDF - add pages or sign | Dochub.com | Web | Free app that integrates with Google Drive. Some overlap with Xodo annotation features, but this one is great for managing PDF pages. |
| Record on a whiteboard | Explain Everything | Android | Records what you write and say. |
| Schoology | Schoology or Schoology.com | Android or Web | The Android app is quick but the web version is full-featured. Use both. |