Technology Tips and Tricks

Chromebook Tips:

To View Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl + Alt + /

For more Chromebook Keyboarding Tips click on the link below:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en

The <SEARCH> key can be programed to be the <CAPLOCK> key

See the instruction below:

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-turn-caps-lock-on-or-off-on-

chromebook/

Take a screenshot or record your screen

You can take a screenshot or record a video of your Chromebook's screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, delete, and share the image or video.

Tip: Screenshots and recordings are automatically copied to your clipboard.

Take a screenshot

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows.
2. In the menu at the bottom, select Screenshot .
3. Select an option:
   • Take a full screen screenshot .
   • Take a partial screenshot .
   • Take a window screenshot .

Tip: You can also take a screenshot with the menu at the bottom right.

1. Select the time.
2. Select Screen capture .

Record your screen

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows .
2. In the menu at the bottom, select Screen record .
3. Select an option:
   • Record the full screen .
   • Record a partial screen .
   • Record a window .
4. To stop recording, at the bottom right, select Stop recording .

Find recordings & screenshots

Recordings and screenshots get saved to your “Downloads” folder. You can change where your recordings or screenshots are saved:

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows .
2. At the bottom, select Settings Select folder. Recordings or screenshots you take are added to the folder you select.

Keep Awake extension:

Every Student's Chromebook has the [Keep Awake] extension install.

This allows the student to override the Chromebooks power savings settings.

To Keep the Chromebook awake, look for the "Moon", "Sun" or "Sunset" icon in

the upper-right corner of the browser that can be clicked to switch between

modes where the

• Screen is kept on (sun icon),
• The system is prevented from sleeping (sunset icon),
• Power-saving settings are left unchanged (moon icon).

Reference: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/keep-awake/bijihlabcfdnabacffofojgmehjdielb?hl=en

A link to Common Sense Media’s Parents' Ultimate Guide to Discord

"Is Discord safe? How does it work? And what does it have to do with Fortnite? Here's everything you need to know about this popular chat app for gamers.

By Frannie Ucciferri"

Please click on the link below to read the article:

http://commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-discord

Find out more about the Apps, Movies & Video Games at Common Sense Media.

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.

Parents Need to Know:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns

The Google Workspace Status Dashboard can be found at the link below:

https://www.google.com/appsstatus

If any of the Google application is experiencing a problem it will be indicated with a orange or pink dot; otherwise, it should be a green dot.

In Google Chrome Browser address bar simply type Doc.new or Sheet.new

These shortcuts can be found on the

[ Folsomgafe.org Bookmarks] on their Chromebook.

doc.new (Google Docs)

sheet.new (Google Sheets)

slide.new (Google Slides)

form.new (Google Forms)

MAP Assessments: Device Screen Resolution message when first attempting a MAP Assessment on a Chromebook.

The Student should logon to the Chromebook and Press <Ctrl> + <0>.

Then Logoff the Chromebook, launch the MAP Assessment from the Apps menu.

Be sure to access the

Link to Student Login for MAP Growth: https://test.mapnwea.org/

Reference Google Chromebook Site:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6320705?hl=en

You can make the page you're looking at bigger or smaller, but keep other parts of your screen the same size.

To make the page bigger: Press Ctrl and Plus .

To make the page smaller: Press Ctrl and Minus .

Reset zoom: Press Ctrl + 0.

Every student at Folsom has access to “SketchUp for Schools” through their Google account.

SketchUp of Schools: https://Edu.sketchup.com

SketchUp for Schools is a browser based 3D design modeling platform.

Your child can take advantage of a multitude of online videos that go along with SketchUp.

( I strongly suggest using a Mouse with Sketchup rather than a Touchpad. )

Here is a great video to start with:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X66BzexG9eA

Searching the internet can result in too many results or too few results.

Make use of Quotes and Phrases when searching the internet.

Example search Google for : Folsom School District returns 7 million results. (too many)

Example search Google for : “Folsom School District” returns 3,980 results. (still too many)

Example search Google for "Folsom School District Folsom Borough" returns 1 ( too few)

Example search Google for "Folsom School District""Folsom Borough" returns 201 results. (Just right)

For other tips click on the link below:

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/23-google-search-tips-youll-want-to-learn

Securly Parent App Update:

Folsom has enabled some new features on the Securly Web Filtering Parent App.

Be sure to log off the app and log back on in order to view these new features.

In addition to viewing your student(s) web activity and alerts;

• Parents can toggle on / off access to the internet with on-click.
• Parents can now block individual sites.
• Parents can setup Online / Offline schedules for using the Folsom Chromebook. Set school nights, bed times, weekends or custom schedules.

Please note that this applies to Folsom issued Chromebooks while the device is not connection to the schools network.

Below is a link to Securly's video concerning the Parent Portal App.

https://vimeo.com/339945526

For more information contact our Technology Coordinator Mr. Patrick Ward at pward@folsomschool.org

Be sure to make use of the Realtime Parent Portal Mobile App.

The Folsom School ID number is: 1540

Parents, you will still need your Folsom Parent Portal logon information.

For iOS devices the app can be found here:

Realtime Link for Parents by Realtime Information Technology, Inc.

Realtime Parent Mobile App (iOS)

For Android devices the app can be found at the Google Play:

Realtime Link for Parents

Realtime Parent Mobile App (Andriod)

For help with the Realtime Parent Portal App please see the follow link on the Folsom web site: Mobile App Help Documents

Connect your Chromebook to a monitor.

You can connect your Chromebook to a monitor or TV with an HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA port.

If you make use of a HDMI cable and a TV or computer monitor, your Chromebook be setup with a secondary screen either to be used to mirror the Chromebook main screen or to to be used as a extended screen.

Click on the link from Google to see how:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1060909?hl=en

Both Google and Microsoft provide free authenticator apps.

Authenticator apps install on your mobile device.

Authenticator apps generates a code that expires after about 30 seconds or prompt you to OK a logon. The app is tied to your online account.

It can handle more than one online account, so you need to only use one authenticator app.

Authenticator Apps can be used along with other online accounts; such as, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter to name a few.

Look to set up you online account with 2 Factor Authentication (2FA)

Setup your online accounts to use the Authenticator App with the 2FA

For more information on the Google Authenticator App:

Android or iOS: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447

For more information on the Microsoft Authenticator App:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator

PCWorld provides information on other Authenticator Apps:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3225913

Have I Been Pwned?

Pwn is jargon and means to compromise or control.

To check if you have any accounts that has been compromised in a data breach, go the web site is called: “Have I Been Pwned?”.

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Enter your email address on this site, the results will provide feedback if your account have been found to have been compromised.

If your account has been compromised, be sure to change the password on that account and take additional steps such as using 2 Factor Authentication.

Other features of the site will provide you notification when future pwnage occurs and your account is compromised.

Have an old laptop that you would like to make use of again or give away?

Try ChromeOS Flex: Home Edition

[ former known as Neverware CloudReady; it so good Google purchase them.]

It’s a FREE Operating System.

Erases the hard drive of any personal information and turns that old laptop into a Chrome device that functions just like a Chromebook.

A 8 GB or 16 GB Flash Drive is needed.

Device must have least 2GB of RAM and can connect to the internet via a network connection (Wired or Wireless)

https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529

Select the Windows user? Try the USB Maker

DOWNLOAD USB MAKER

Email: PWard@folsomschool.org
Website: Folsomschool.org
Location: 1357 Mays Landing Road, Folsom, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-561-8666