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== Optional but important additional steps: ==
== Optional but important additional steps: ==
#Once updated, you should be able to use the Google Play Store. You'll see it open when you log back in.  
#Once updated, you should be able to use the '''''Google Play Store'''''. You'll see it open when you log back in.  
##Click Agree, wait for it to run an update, and then browse our apps
##Click '''''Agree''''', wait for it to run an update, and then browse our apps
#Next start learning about Chrome OS with these links:
#Next start learning about Chrome OS with these links:
##[https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 Google's Chromebook tutorials]
##[https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 Google's Chromebook tutorials]
##[https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-chromebook-master-1785858810 10 tips (Gizmodo)]
##[https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-chromebook-master-1785858810 10 tips (Gizmodo)]
##And search Google for "Chromebook tutorial" if you want more.
##And search Google for '''''Chromebook tutorial''''' if you want more.
#Definitely Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts by pressing ctrl+alt+?.  
#Definitely Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts by pressing ctrl+alt+?.  
#*alt+[ , alt+] , alt+- and alt++ are alt-awesome, and there are an alt-ton more.  
#*alt+[ , alt+] , alt+- and alt++ are alt-awesome, and there are an alt-ton more.  
#*Trust us, you won't figure them out unless you use ctrl+alt+?.  
#*Trust us, you won't figure them out unless you use ctrl+alt+?.  
#*(Note: the above shortcuts mean you hold alt and press the key after the +.)
#*(Note: the above shortcuts mean you hold alt and press the key after the +.)
#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.
#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.
#*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!   
#*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!   
#*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.    
#*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.    
#*Did we miss something? [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app%20workflow%20request&body=Please%20create%20a%20workflow%20for%20... Tell us.]  
#*Did we miss something? [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app%20workflow%20request&body=Please%20create%20a%20workflow%20for%20... Tell us.]  
#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:
#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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