Chromebook Guidelines Chart for Teachers and Educators

February 22, 2017
For those of you using Chromebooks in their instruction, the chart below is a great resource to keep handy. The chart is based on insights collected from Chromebook Help. As is the case with Google Drive Guidelines chart, the purpose of this work is to provide teachers and educators (and students) with  a quick and easy way to access, search and find almost anything related to Chromebooks  from how to get started setting up a Chromebook for the first time to how to turn on accessibility features and edit advanced settings. If you are looking for educational apps to use on your Chromebook, check out this page.

Chromebook Guidelines for Teachers

Get started with Chromebooks	Set up your Chromebook Switch to a Chromebook Chromebook security Use your Chromebook offline Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
Tour of your Chromebook	Find & organize apps Customize your desktop Multitask with windows & tabs Use your Chromebook keyboard Use your Chromebook touchpad Use the Chromebook touchscreen Find apps for your Chromebook Switch to a Chromebook
Connect your Chromebook	Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi Connect to other networks Connect to other devices
App replacements	iTunes on a Chromebook Microsoft Word on a Chromebook Microsoft Excel on a Chromebook Microsoft PowerPoint on a Chromebook Skype on a Chromebook Spotify for Chromebook Keynote for Chromebook Photoshop for Chromebook VLC for Chromebook
Add apps and extensions	Add apps and extensions Uninstall apps or extensions Work on Google Drive files offline on your Chromebook Install Android apps on your Chromebook Use a virtual host
Files and downloads	Open, save, or delete files & downloads Play saved music and videos Open and edit photos File types and external devices that work on Chromebooks View and edit Office files Work on Google Drive files offline on your Chromebook
Web browsing	Adjust website content settings Manage saved passwords Set your homepage and startup page Browse in private with Incognito mode Multitask with windows & tabs Choose your privacy settings Share your Chromebook with others Save and view webpage bookmarks Clear browsing data Block or allow pop-ups in Chrome Search the web on Chrome Change Chrome languages & translate webpages Fill out forms automatically using Chrome Chromebook keyboard shortcuts Manage bookmarks
Appearance and language	Change background wallpaper Download or remove Chrome themes Change language Choose keyboard language and special characters Set the date and time Turn notifications on or off Lock your screen Use your Chromebook keyboard Use your Chromebook touchpad
Users and sync	Add people to your Chromebook Control who can use your Chromebook Change or hide your account picture Remove an account from a Chromebook Sync your information Owner permissions Create a supervised Chrome profile Sign in multiple people at the same time
Advanced settings	Turn on Chromebook accessibility features Update your Chromebook operating system Use a Chromebook as a kiosk Create recovery media for your Chromebook Access another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop
Accessibility	Turn on Chromebook accessibility features Use Chromebook touch screen accessibility features Use Android apps with accessibility features Zoom in or magnify your Chromebook screen Use the built-in screen reader Use a braille device with your Chromebook Use the on-screen keyboard Use your Chromebook keyboard