I like to tell you a little story about a project that I was working on recently and some new things I discovered about my Chromebook.

As the self-proclaimed "Chromebook guy" I feel very strongly that I should use a Chromebook full-time and work as hard as I can to do everything on a Chromebook.

My "Chromelife" was challenged recently when I purchase a Cricut cutting machine.

Officially, the Cricut is NOT compatible with Chromebooks. It clearly says so on the website. But I decided to ignore the warning and see if I could get it to work anyway!

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You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! 

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 top 10 links for December 2019!

1. 1. Create your own maps and stories with Google Earth
   2. Digital Advent Calendar of Computer Games
   3. Christmas math activities to decorate your Classroom
   4. Celebrate computer science week with Grasshopper
   5. Version History in the NEW Google Sites
   6. Review changes to your Google Site before publishing
   7. See Google Drive files when searching from the omnibox
   8. Smart compose for Google Docs (beta)
   9. Fun Holiday features from Google
   10. Reuse Rubrics in Google Classroom

For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast

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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! 

Today’s question was submitted by Tim Cavey, a grade 8 social studies teacher from Vancouver, British Columbia: "Can a Chromebook record decent video? Should my students use their Chromebooks to record video or are they better off using a phone or iPad?" 

Episode Resources: 

• 4 apps for capturing video on a Chromebook
• Join the Chromebook cart discussion on Facebook.

Send me your toughest Chromebook question, problem, or challenge! I will do my best to find a solution that will help all Chromebook using teachers. 

To submit a question, click here! 

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 top 10 links for November 2019!

1. Google Extends the End-of-life date for 135 Chromebooks 
2. Black Friday Chromebook Deals
3. Audio in Google Slides (finally!)
4. Virtual Desks
5. Tips for using the Google Drive Priority Page
6. A Solution for your YouTube Brand Account?
7. Slip-n-Slide
8. Thankful Thoughts Assignment
9. Don’t Gobble Me (writing Assignment)
10. Guest appearance on the Chrome Unboxed Podcast

For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast

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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! 

Can you draw with a Chromebook? 

Sylvia Duckworth has been involved in education for more than 30 years as a French teacher and technology advocate, and author. 

Sylvia is retired from classroom instruction but continues to impact education by sharing her love of sketchnoting with teachers around the world. 

Sylvia has published two books on sketchnoting and recently completed her second sketchnoting “world tour” where she shares her passion for visual thinking. 

Can you sketchnote on a Chromebook? Let’s ask Sylvia and find out!   

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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! 

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 top 10 links for October 2019!

1. Halloween Hyperdoc
2. 6 Chromebook shortcuts to save time
3. 5 Memories to celebrate Google Classroom's 5th BD
4. Google Slides Journal Template
5. Google Extends the End-of-life date for select Chromebooks
6. Explore the Palace of Versailles
7. Carve-a-pumpkin in Google Slides
8. SAMR Student Choice Matrix
9. Is your Chromebook broken? Try these tricks!
10. Teach with Chrome Webinar: 4 Ideas for any Classroom

For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com/podcast

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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! 

Audio is a HOT new way to share stories and information. Podcasting, voice assistants and audiobooks have become a big part of my life and are projected to become even more dominant in the future. 

Jeff Bradbury has been at the forefront of using audio for teaching and learning. In 2011 he created TeacherCast.net which has grown into an enormous resource for helping teachers and tech coaches in the classroom. 

Since Jeff is clearly a podcasting legend, I’ve asked him to share some tips on podcasting with a Chromebook. 

Episode Resources: 

• FREE Podcasting Show Notes 
• FREE Podcasting Content Calendar
• FREE Chrome Extensions for Tech Coaches
• www.EducationalPodcasting.com
• www.PodcastingWithStudents.com

For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e8

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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! 

Today’s question was submitted by Dave Stuart, a social studies teacher from west Michigan: "What's the most efficient way to manage Chromebooks coming in and out of my cart?" 

Episode Resources: 

• Check out these amazing Chromebook cart photos
• Join the Chromebook cart discussion on Facebook.

Send me your toughest Chromebook question, problem, or challenge! I will do my best to find a solution that will help all Chromebook using teachers. 

To submit a question, click here! 

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 top 10 links for September 2019!

1. Send2Contacts Google Sheet
2. Turn your Google Classroom header into a class project!
3. A Parent’s Guide to Chromebooks
4. Google created a new font to improve reading fluency
5. Google targets higher education with “Assignments”
6. Originality Reports in Google Classroom
7. Create file shortcuts in Google Drive
8. The Chromebook Camera App gets an update!
9. What is machine learning?
10. A Chromebook is better than a Macbook (change my mind)

For show notes and resources on teaching with Chromebooks, visit http://chrmbook.com

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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! 

Find lesson ideas for your Chromebook classroom by using the Chromebook App Hub! 

Anne Nash is a Regional Manager on the Google For Education team and a contributor to the brand new Chromebook app hub.

Anne shares a bit about life as a Google employee, the development of the Chromebook App Hub, and her favorite Chromebook tips and productivity secrets.

Episode resources: 

• Introducing the App Hub
• Visit the Chromebook App Hub
• Find an app for your Chromebook Classroom
• Submit a lesson idea to the App Hub

For all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Chrmbook.com/s4e5

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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!