The Chromebook Classroom Podcast John R. Sowash

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.
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Show notes and links: chrmbook.com/s8e14/
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Today Google announced a new package of AI tools specifically designed teachers and school leader. These tools combine the power of Google Gemini with data privacy protections and unique features for teachers.
Joining me to discuss Gemini for Education is Vivek Chachcha, product manager for AI tools within Google Workspace for Education.
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.
Episode Shownotes and links: http://chrmbook.com/s8e13/
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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 and updates for April 2024: http://chrmbook.com/s8e12/
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Congrats to the newest Google Innovators Google Vids Tabs for Google Docs Figjam on Google Meet Screens Dark mode for Google Drive Find a Chromebook through the log event search Multi-admin approvals 5 ways to organize your digital life with AI Do AI detectors work? Not enough data for AI? -----------------------------
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Sadly, Google Podcast has been discontinued by Google as of April 2, 2024.
Google Podcast was a simple, clean podcast player that did exactly what it was designed to do: play podcasts. Let's see if we can find a suitable alternative.
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EPISODE SPONSOR: VIZOR for Chromebooks
VIZOR simplifies the task of managing Chromebooks by integrating the Google Admin Console and your SIS so that you can instantly monitor the health and status of your fleet of devices. Visit http://vizor.cloud/cbc to learn more!
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Thanks for tuning in to the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!
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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!)
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Here are 10 updates for March 2024:
Improved video playback in Google Drive Google is now offering a limited AI use plan Migrate Email between Google Domains Remove background from Slides AI image generation (with text!) Visit a class setup guide Tips for using AI responsibly Chromebook prank guide The explore tool is no more Chromebook features for teachers -----------------------------
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!).
***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
Here are my favorite links for February 2024:
 Bard is now Gemini​ ​ Beta Test Google’s AI for Education tools ​ New features announced at BETT Sort, filter, and manage comments​ in Docs ​ New AI features for the Chrome browser Improvements to Appointment Schedules​ Updates for Google Meet Google Classroom Templates ​ New Book: EDU Protocols for Young Learners​ Art Remix powered by AI Subscribe to the Google EDU Update and get these monthly updates delivered right to your inbox: chrm.tech/update
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