Training Videos & FAQs
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How to login to your Chromebook
*please note this is not specific to Williamstown or Lanesborough Elementary School. You will use your student login info.
If you need login credentials please contact:
Lanesborough: jhaskins@lanesboroughschool.org or npratt@lanesboroughschool.org
Williamstown: rleonard@williamstownelementary.org
How to update your Chromebook
Chromebook updates run automatically if shut down regularly, so it’s important to turn your chromebook off every night. Sometimes, when a device has been left on too long without running an update, it must be done manually. Here are the directions in a short video.
Fixing Poor Sound Input (microphone) on a Chromebook **this feature usually installs itself if you turn the chromebook off and on
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Microphone Issues While Headphones are Plugged In
If a student is using headphones that don't have a microphone on the cord, they won't be heard unless you toggle to "internal mic." This setting is found by clicking in the bottom right corner of the chromebook (a) and then clicking on the right arrow next to the volume slider. It's easy to miss. Choose "internal" mic rather than "mic jack" and the problem will be fixed. You may have to do this every time you plug in headphones.
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Chromebook Accessibility Features
Click the box below to learn how to use special features of your student’s Chromebook such as the screen magnifier and screen reader.
The Read Aloud Extension (text to voice reader)
Zoom for Education
What can it be used for? To live video call, live chat, record video, and record screen share.
Sign in using: https://zoom.us
1) close other apps/tabs
2) work closer to the router
3) plug into the router (requires expensive adapter)
4) turn off video/mute mic
5) make sure no one in household is streaming (Netflix, etc.)
Using Split Screen on a Chromebook (Zoom and Browser Simultaneously)
Note: This may slow down your connection.
Google Classroom
What can it be used for? To share recorded video, assignments, quizzes, lessons and integrates with Google Drive.
Sign in classroom.google.com
Seesaw
What can it be used for? To share recorded video, assignments, quizzes, lessons and provide accessible content.
Sign in https://app.seesaw.me/#/login
Google Docs
Google Docs 101: Starting a Document
Google Docs 101: Sharing and Commenting on a Doc
Google Docs 101: Advanced Comments, Editing, And Miscellaneous Tools (most tools are for teachers and older students)
Everyday Math
Everyday Math Student Online Edition (tutorial for students)
Check out our district page for more resources