Surprise updates from Cloud Next
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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: ***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: Congrats to the newest Google Innovators Google Vids Tabs...
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So long Google Podcast...let's explore some alternatives.
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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. ----------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: VIZOR for Chromebooks VIZOR simplifies the task of 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 to learn more! ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to the ! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate...
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Explore is no more, Chromebook prank guide + 8 more updates for March 2024
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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*** Are you interested in becoming a Google Certified Trainer? Join me for the very first "Google Trainer Academy" taking place April 16-May 14, 2024. This virtual event will guide you through the process of becoming a certified trainer AND exploring how you can earn a secondary income by leveraging your expertise. Visit to learn more. ...
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Bard is no more; hello Gemini...plus 9 more important updates
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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: Here are my favorite links for February 2024: Bard is now Gemini Beta Test Google’s AI for...
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Authenticate student writing + plus 9 more updates for January 2024
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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*** Save 20% off your first year with VIZOR and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: January 2024 Updates: Sowash family Euro venture! Change your extension policy Convert your form into a practice set 2024 Google Innovator Academy dates ChromeOS certification...
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Add these books to your 2024 reading lists (and a few to avoid!)
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
I read 21 books this last year. Most were pretty good, a few were pretty bad! I enjoy hearing what others are reading and frequently add their recommendations to my list, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you to help jump start your 2024 reading list. Additional Resources: Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: http://vizor.cloud/cbc ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the ! If you enjoyed today's...
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Google Classroom gets a long-request feature (Plus 9 more updates for December 2023)
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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: save 20% off your first year and get a FREE Chromecast with Cast moderator when you schedule a demo before the end of January, 2024: December 2023 Updates: Excuse assignments in Google Classroom Add questions to YouTube Videos Google Vault adds support for Calendar Record using Google Slides Convert your Jamboard...
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Another great feature for Google Slides! (+9 more interesting links)
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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: The Google Certification Academy. Become a Google Certified Educator in 2024. Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: *** 10 links for November 2023: Book an appointment from Gmail Add GIFs and stickers to Google Slides Google Classroom analytics YouTube for Education is broken New ratings smartchip for Google Sheets Is this image...
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10 links you should click (October 2023)
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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 ** VIZOR simplifies the process of asset management, device repairs, and financial reporting from a single system that integrates with the Google Admin console and your student information system. 👉 Here are my favorite links for October 2023: Google Champions Symposium recap "Plus" Chromebooks for...
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Shocking Jamboard Announcement
The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
Today Google made a shocking announcement related to Google Jamboard. Listen to learn more and get my reaction to this surprising announcement. Episode Sponsor: VIZOR . Get 20% off your first year when you schedule a no-obligation demo. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the ! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on , , or . I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!
info_outlineAs 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/
***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
- 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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