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The Chrome Domes Highlight Chrome Tools for Education

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Grand Hyatt - Texas Ballroom A

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Session description

This will be a hands-on session with two bald guys (Chrome Domes) about how to effectively use Google Chrome in your classroom. We will go through the setup and hidden settings to customize Chrome to make it efficient for your classroom and spark engagement with your students.

Outline

I. Introduction (5 minutes)
A. Welcome and presenter introductions
B. Brief overview of session goals
C. Quick poll: Audience's current Chrome usage in classrooms

II. Chrome Basics and Setup (10 minutes)
A. Essential Chrome features for educators (5 min)
B. Hands-on activity: Setting up Chrome profiles (5 min)

III. Hidden Settings and Customization (15 minutes)
A. Presentation: Lesser-known Chrome settings (5 min)
B. Guided practice: Customizing Chrome for classroom efficiency (8 min)
C. Pair-share: Discussing potential applications (2 min)

IV. Engagement Strategies with Chrome (15 minutes)
A. Demonstration: Chrome extensions for student engagement (5 min)
B. Small group activity: Designing a Chrome-based lesson (7 min)
C. Gallery walk: Sharing ideas (3 min)

V. Chrome for Diverse Learners (10 minutes)
A. Guest speaker: Chrome for students with cognitive disabilities (7 min)
B. Q&A with guest speaker (3 min)

VI. Conclusion and Next Steps (5 minutes)
A. Recap of key takeaways
B. Resources for further learning
C. Final Q&A

Throughout the session:
- Interactive polls (at least 3) to gauge understanding and guide discussion
- Frequent think-pair-share activities (every 10-15 minutes)
- Continuous hands-on practice with personal devices
- Encouragement of questions and real-time problem-solving

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Supporting research

https://edu.google.com/products/chromebooks/

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

https://www.edutopia.org/article/20-chrome-extensions-teachers-and-students

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-chrome-extensions-for-classrooms

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Presenters

Sam Brooks

Future Ready Supervisor

Putnam County Schools (TN)

Kyle Gatchalian

Educational Specialist II

Baltimore City Public Schools

Lance Key

Support Specialist

Putnam County - Vital

Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps and Resources

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher, Curriculum Designer/Director, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Chrome Browser

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches:
Connected Learner

Pursue professional learning that deepens expertise in the ISTE Standards in order to serve as a model for educators and leaders.

Professional Learning Facilitator

Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Spark Curiosity