Explore every episode of the podcast The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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| 🎃 October updates: New Gemini features, AI lawsuits and more! | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:27:20 | |
Happy fall, friends! Sip on some cider or your favorite pumpkin flavored drink while we review Google updates, classroom ideas, and news stories for the month of October. 🍁🎃 ***Episode Sponsor: @vizor-cloud for Chromebooks*** Track your devices, repairs, loaners, and more with VIZOR's best-in-class asset management system. It's not too late to get started: http://vizor.cloud/cbc All of the resources mentioned in this episode are available here: https://www.chrmbook.com/s9e3/ Episode Topics:
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| Your September Google Updates: AI updates, Classroom Groups, cool websites and more! | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:43:02 | |
Every month I try to summarize a few important updates and share some new tools and resources you can use in your classroom. Let's see what's happening for the month of September! ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** Track your devices, repairs, loaners, and more with VIZOR's best-in-class asset management system. It's not too late to get started: http://vizor.cloud/cbc All of the resources mentioned in this episode are available here: https://www.chrmbook.com/s9e2/ Table of Contents:
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| Bard is no more; hello Gemini...plus 9 more important updates | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:30:38 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** Here are my favorite links for February 2024:
Subscribe to the Google EDU Update and get these monthly updates delivered right to your inbox: chrm.tech/update ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Authenticate student writing + plus 9 more updates for January 2024 | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:30:28 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** January 2024 Updates:
Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e8 ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Add these books to your 2024 reading lists (and a few to avoid!) | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:26:00 | |
I read 21 books this last year. Most were pretty good, a few were pretty bad! I enjoy hearing what others are reading and frequently add their recommendations to my list, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you to help jump start your 2024 reading list. Additional Resources:
Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Google Classroom gets a long-request feature (Plus 9 more updates for December 2023) | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) ***Episode Sponsor*** VIZOR for Chromebooks: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc December 2023 Updates:
Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e6 ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Another great feature for Google Slides! (+9 more interesting links) | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:34:45 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). *** Episode Sponsor: The Google Certification Academy. Become a Google Certified Educator in 2024. Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: gEducator.com *** 10 links for November 2023:
Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e5 ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (October 2023) | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:39:58 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). ** Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks ** VIZOR simplifies the process of asset management, device repairs, and financial reporting from a single system that integrates with the Google Admin console and your student information system. 👉 http://vizor.cloud/cbc Here are my favorite links for October 2023:
Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e4 ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Shocking Jamboard Announcement | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:17:58 | |
Today Google made a shocking announcement related to Google Jamboard. Listen to learn more and get my reaction to this surprising announcement. Episode Sponsor: VIZOR Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. Get 20% off your first year when you schedule a no-obligation demo. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (September 2023) | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:35:53 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) Visit the show notes to get all of the links and resources that were mentioned: http://chrmbook.com/s8e2 ** Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks ** VIZOR simplifies the process of asset management, device repairs, and financial reporting from a single system the integrates with the Google Admin console and your student information system. 👉 http://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (August 2023) | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:28:02 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks Vizor has added more than 60 new features to help you manage your technology hardware. Learn more and save 20% off your first year by visiting Vizor.cloud/cbc Here are my favorite links for August 2023:
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| It's time to collect the Chromebooks! | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:14:41 | |
The school year has ended which means it's time to collect, repair, and inventory your fleet of devices. Dean Bates and Jef Lalonde from Vizor join me to share best practices for keeping an accurate device inventory. Learn more about VIZOR for chromebooks: HTTP://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Back to school survival kit (15 resources for teachers and administrators) | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:34:04 | |
The beginning of a new school year is both exciting and challenging. There is a lot to look forward to and a lot to get ready for! In my 17 years working in education, I’ve learned some things and created some classroom templates that help me get the year started. Today I’m sharing those resources with you. 👉 If you are feeling overwhelmed, I hope these classroom templates will bring you some peace and confidence. 👉 If you are excited about the possibilities of a new school year, I hope these classroom templates will inspire you with some new ideas.
All of the resources mentioned in this video are available here: https://www.chrmbook.com/back-to-school-survival-kit-13-classroom-templates-every-teacher-needs/ ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** Track your devices, repairs, loaners, and more with VIZOR's best-in-class asset management system. It's not too late to get started: http://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (May 2023) | 15 May 2023 | 00:36:18 | |
NEW: watch this episode on YouTube! As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) These are my favorite links and updates for May, 2023! Episode Sponsor: The Google Admin Bootcamp Join me this summer and master the Google Admin console through a convenient LIVE virtual training. Learn tips and strategies for managing district data and improving security. Learn more: GoogleAdminBootcamp.com ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 Links you should click (April 2023) | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:27:45 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). These are my top 10 links and updates for April 2023. ----------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks If you have been struggling to track and inventory the technology being used in your district, you need VIZOR! To find out more and get up to 20% off go to vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Spring updates to three popular Google EDU tools (BETT 2023) | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:03:18 | |
Morgan Weisman joins me to review some cool new updates announced at the BETT conference in London in March of 2023. Morgan is the product marketing manager for Google for Education and a former Dallas Texas kindergarten teacher. Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks Manage your district technology with ease with VIZOR. Save 20% off your first year! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (March 2023) | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:29:04 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Here are my favorite links & resources for March 2023. Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| WHY IS PRINTING SO HARD??? | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:47:37 | |
Printing from a Chromebook hasn't been easy either. First, there was no printing support, then there was cloud print, then Google took it away....and the story continues. Joining me on the podcast today is Willem Groenwald from Papercut, a leader in print management software. ----------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks Vizor helps schools and business organize their technology assets (including printers!). Visit vizor.cloud/cbc for a no obligation demo and save 20% off your first year. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 5 Essential Chrome Extensions in 2023 | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:21:51 | |
I test and use a LOT of Chrome extensions, but there are only five that I consider essential... Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| 10 links you should click (February 2023) | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:34:10 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Here are my favorite links for February 2023! ----------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks If you are in charge of managing your Chromebook fleet, you have probably realized that the admin console doesn’t provide all of the features you need to manage, inventory, and organize your devices. That’s why you need Vizor! Vizor fills in the gaps between the admin console, your SIS, and inventory systems, giving you a single location to track devices, repairs, and reports. Schedule a no-obligation demo for Vizor to learn more: Vizor.cloud/CBC ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| FETC 2023 Recap (vibe, connections & vendors) | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:29:39 | |
Last week I was in New Orleans for the 2023 FETC conference, the first big EdTech event of the new year. This is a quick summary of the vibe, my connections, and the vendor experience. Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 2023 Google Educator Exam Prep: Expert Advice and Study Strategies | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:38:40 | |
In this episode you will hear my thoughts and advice on taking (and passing) the level 1 and level 2 Google educator exams in 2023. I take these exams at least once a year and I'm always happy to share my experience to help you pass these exams. I know that many of you are instructional coaches who are helping other teachers earn their certification. I hope this episode will provide useful information for you as well. Episode Sponsor: VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. You can schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR and receive 20% off your first year! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 links you should click (January 2023) | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:36:02 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). These are my favorite links for January 2023. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 Must-Know EDU Updates for July: Google, Figma, book recommendations & more! | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
We're at the peak of summer, but the EDU updates don't stop! Here's a rundown on some important updates, changes, and ideas for you to consider as you sit poolside or enjoy friends and family. As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** Here are my favorite links for July 2024:
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| 10 links you should click (December 2022) | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:34:42 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Episode Sponsor: The Google Certification Academy Here are my favorite links for December 2022:
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| Combating Sneaky Students (Eric Griffith) | 02 Dec 2022 | 01:15:26 | |
Every school has a population of sneaky students who seem to always find a way to bypass district web filters and security settings. Today I'm joined by experienced tech director Eric Griffith to discuss these sneaky tactics and prepare a response. Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 links you should click (November 2022) | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:23:47 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Here are my favorite links for November 2022:
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| 10 links to click (October 2022) | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks Here are my favorite links for October 2022:
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| A few new things I'm trying this year | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
Each year I add a few new tools and strategies to my teaching toolbox to keep my classroom from feeling stale. Here are five things I'm adding to my teaching toolbox for 2022-23. Episode Sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| How to start a coding program (Marianne Smith, Code Girls United) | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:04:13 | |
After more than 25 years working in the field of computer science, including working for NASA, Marianne founded Code Girls United, a free after-school coding program for Montana girls. If you are looking at incorporating computer science into your school curriculum, Marianne is a wealth of knowledge! Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 Links you should click (September 2022) | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:29:44 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). These are my favorite links for September, 2022. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Preparing for the new school year | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:45:34 | |
As summer winds down, it's time to get ready for the new school year by preparing your Google Classroom courses. In this episode I'm sharing the four-step process that I use to build my courses along with some advanced tips and new features you can use this year. Episode Sponsor: Classroom Kickstart, a self-paced course to help you maximize your use of Google Classroom this year. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Introducing Figma for Chromebooks | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:55:14 | |
Noah Levin joins me to introduce the education community to Figma, a web-based design tool that works beautifully with Chromebooks. Episode Sponsor: Teach with Chrome virtual course: chrmbook.com/courses ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 links you should click (August 2022) | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:24:27 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) Check out these 10 interesting, useful, and fun links for the month of August 2022:
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| NEW features for Google Classroom, Chromebooks, Drive and MORE! (ISTE24 Update) | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:40:37 | |
June 24 marks the start of the 2024 ISTE conference, and Google is making a big splash by announcing lots of cool updates and new features for the 2024-25 school year! Join me on this episode to explore the latest updates to Google Classroom, Chromebooks, Gemini, Google Drive, and more! ***Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks*** Track your devices, repairs, loaners, and more with VIZOR's best-in-class asset management system. Schedule a demo TODAY and beat the summer rush! Use this exclusive link to save 20% off your first year: http://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Prepping your Devices for the upcoming school year | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:26:50 | |
If you are in charge of managing a fleet of Chromebooks, your work starts now, before students and teachers return to the building. Today on the podcast I would like to share two suggestions to help IT administrators clean up and refresh their Chromebook fleet before students and teachers return to the classroom. Episode Sponsor: Penoval USI702 digital stylus ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Teaching Toolbox: Drawing applications | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:30:39 | |
This episode kicks off my 2022 "toolbox" series of episodes where I will be sharing my favorite classroom tools to help you prepare for the 2022-23 school year. The first toolbox episode is all about drawing, sketching, and doodling! More schools are purchasing touch-screen Chromebooks which means you need to know the best apps for taking notes, annotating videos, and being creative. Episode sponsor: Penoval, creator of the USI702 digital stylus with built-in eraser. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 links you should click (July 2022) | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:20:07 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) Check out these 10 interesting, useful, and fun links for the month of July 2022:
Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 2022 Anywhere School Event Recap | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:45:26 | |
Morgan Weisman joins me to debrief Google's 2022 "Anywhere School" product launch event with fresh new updates for Meet, Classroom, Chromebooks and more! Thanks to VIZOR for Chromebooks for sponsoring this episode! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Classroom Cleanup (3 tips) | 31 May 2022 | 00:30:51 | |
The end of the school year has arrived! Congratulations on surviving to the end of a challenging year. Before you lock your classroom door for the last time, there are three things you should do to officially “end” the 2021-22 school year. Not only will these quick tasks help you put this year behind you, they will also put you in a GREAT position for the 2022-23 school year! Thanks to VIZOR for Chromebooks for sponsoring this episode! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| It's time for a powerwash! | 16 May 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
If your Chromebook is acting sluggish or not responding at all, it might be time for a powerwash! I recently had an issue with the camera on my Chromebook so I decided to give it a powerwash. The ability to quickly reset a Chromebook without losing any information is an underrated feature of Chrome OS. Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 links you should click (May 2022) | 04 May 2022 | 00:36:37 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!) Check out these 10 interesting, useful, and fun links for the month of May 2022. Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 5 ideas for the end of the school year | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:37:40 | |
The last 4-6 weeks of the school year are tough. Everyone is tired and bored with the routine of the first 150+ days of school. On this episode of the podcast I share five project ideas that you can use, mix, and modify for your classroom to help you finish the year on a positive note. Episode sponsor: Google Admin Bootcamp ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| My first experience with zero-touch enrollment | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:23:24 | |
I recently helped a school purchase 50 new Chromebooks and had the opportunity to experience zero touch enrollment for the first time. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 Links you should click (April 2022) | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:28:18 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Here are my favorite links for April 2022:
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| Collecting and repairing Chromebooks (Chris Painter, Blackford County Schools) | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:29:07 | |
Chris Painter is my guest for this episode of the podcast. Chris is the technology director for Blackford County Schools in Hartford City, Indiana which as a fleet of 1,800 devices. During our conversation Chris shares his best practices and tips for collecting, inventorying, and repairing a Chromebook fleet and getting them ready for the new school year. Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. Get 20% off your first year when you schedule a no-obligation demo. Show notes and links: chrmbook.com/s8e14/ ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
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| Introducing practice sets for Google Classroom | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:30:04 | |
For more than a year, Taryn Sullivan and her team of developers have been building a new feature for Google Classroom called "Practice Sets." Listen in on our conversation to learn about this upcoming feature for Google Classroom! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| 10 Links you should click (March 2022) | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:34:55 | |
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!). Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools Here are my favorite links for March 2022:
----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Developing Google Classroom | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:40:26 | |
Akshat Sharma is the Lead Product Manager for Google Classroom, a product that impacts more than 150 million students and teachers around the globe. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||
| Introducing the LaCrOS browser for Chromebooks | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:22:21 | |
For more than 2 years, Google has been working on a secret project called "LaCrOS." What is the new feature and how will it impact ChromeOS? Additional Resources:
Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! | |||