Deploying a Traditional Printer to a Chromebook or Chrome Device using Google Cloud Print
Using Google Cloud Print to share a traditional printer with another Google user is fairly straight forward. This process becomes more complex when you need to deploy a traditional printer to a machine rather than a user. The steps below will help you connect traditional printers to your Google domain and give you the ability to deploy those printers to a machine or a group of machines. Installing the Google Cloud Print Connector (assumes the printer is installed on a Windows computer or a Windows server) Download and install the Google Cloud Print Connector If the installation/download fails, try installing the program in compatibility mode You can also try modifying the proxy settings Next, enter the username and password of an account in your Google domain that will be attached to the printers For my installation I used a custom admin account that had the ability to manage Chrome OS device settings Deploying the printer through the admin console Log into your admin console with the same user you used in the previous section Click on Device Management Click on Chrome management Click on Device Settings Select the correct organizational unit on the left hand side of the window Scroll down to Other Click Manage in the Cloud Print section Click Add next to a printer to share it Click Save Click Save again in the Device Settings window Finally, sign into any of the machines in that organizational unit. You should now see that printer as one of your print options in Google Chrome....
Learn Google Classroom in 10 Minutes
The following learning module will help any teacher or student learn how to use Google Classroom in under 10 minutes. There are 10 teacher topics and 6 students topics. Each video is under 90 seconds long. The videos were created using Camtasia Studio and the entire learning module was created using Articulate Storyline. Enjoy! The PC, Mac, and Chromebook friendly module can be accessed here. The HTML5 version for tablets and phones can be found here....
Creating Buy-in when using Google Apps for Education
Encouraging teachers to move to anything new system can be a difficult and frustrating task. This is especially true when migrating from a traditional Microsoft setting to a Google Apps for Education environment. However there are a few guidelines and suggestions below that can help simplify the process and increase buy-in from your staff. Create support forms using Google Forms that can help teachers get the supplies and equipment they need efficiently Create tutorials and a FAQ section on a Google site that help answer common questions and concerns Show your teachers that Google Apps can be used from anywhere and pretty much any device Show your teachers how easy collaboration is using Google Apps Show your teachers how easy it is to go paperless with Google Classroom Remind your teachers that everything is always saved when using Google Apps You can even revert back to earlier versions of a document Finally, encourage your administration to solely use Google for emails and Agendas This is much simpler than requiring your teachers to check multiple emails and...
Student Blog Template with Camtasia Tutorials
A Google site created to help any student start their own blog. The blog assumes that students are reading a book in class and have been instructed to create posts that will update their audience on plot changes in the story. Students are also encouraged to incorporate images in their blog to help portray characters, conflict, and plot changes. Each page and section has written instructions along with Camtasia tutorial videos to help students complete their blogs in a timely fashion with minimal help from their teacher. Click the image below to view the site. Feel free to use it in your classroom....
Create an Educational Virtual World from a Flash Drive!
I have worked hard over the last few weeks to update and change a few needed things in the educational version of Sim-on-a-stick. The software can help anyone start their very own 3D virtual world in the privacy of their classroom. None of this would be possible without the work of Lisa Jacka. So if you have a second, head over to her site and check out the amazing work she has done with virtual worlds and education. Click here to download the software. This site will help anyone get acquainted with the software and help them successfully deploy it in their...