Screencastify Super Users Honored
While it didn’t make it past the “Elite 8” during Tech Tool March Madness, Screencastify has been the most used tech tool of the 2020-2021 school year with 661 individual video creators. Teachers, administrators, and students have used this Google Chrome extension to record their screens or create and edit video content. From asynchronous lectures, […]
Tech Tool March Madness
This week Pear Deck was voted Weymouth Public Schools’ favorite technology application, defeating Runner Up Google Forms in the championship round of Tech Tool Madness. The competition, modeled after the NCAA March Madness tournament, began with 32 popular apps and platforms used by Weymouth teachers from all schools and grade levels. Teachers, counselors, and support […]
Clear Cache & Cookies in Google Chrome
On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More . Click More tools Clear browsing data. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time. Next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes. Click Clear data. What happens after you clear this info After you clear cache […]
Google Meet Troubleshooting
Follow these steps to resolve Google Meet issues. We will continue to update this article as we discover new tips. Check out our YouTube Channel for tutorials if you are unsure how to accomplish these troubleshooting steps. TEACHERS Chromebooks/Home Connectivity
Logging into the Chromebook using Clever
Students in grades K-2 can use their Clever badge to login to their Chromebook. To log in, click the “Next” button at the bottom right. To log into the Chromebook by typing out your Google credentials instead, select the “Sign in with a different account” option. See the image below. If your Clever badge […]
Chromebook asks for Old Password to Unlock and Restore Local Data
When logging into a Chromebook you are prompted for an old password. You can bypass this by selecting the “Forgot your old password?” You will get a message that reads “You may proceed, but only your synced data and settings will be restored. All local data will be lost.” You can select “Proceed Anyway”, no […]
Chromebook Tips and Tricks
Use your @weymouthps.org log in and password to sign in to your Chromebook Click on the files folder to access downloads, images, or access your Google Drive. Switch between multiple browser windows by clicking on the Chrome icon in your shelf and selecting from the open windows. Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts: If something isn’t working, fill […]
Changing the Language on Your Chromebook
At the bottom right, click the time; select settings (click the gear ); then Advanced. 2. Click the “languages and input” sections. 3. Find the language you want to use. Click the 3 dots to the right of the language, then click “show system in this language.” If you don’t see the language you want you […]
30 Tricks and Tips for Chromebooks
Quick fixes for shared devices Keyboard Change – US or INTL. Accessibility Features – turned on or off Rotate Screen – CTRL+SHIFT+REFRESH Zoom back to 100% – CTRL+0 (CTRL + and CTRL – zoom in and out) Change Language – Sign-in to an account that is in English (Chrome – Settings-Languages) Keyboard Shortcuts SHIFT+SEARCH will […]
Google Chrome: Desktop and Laptops
Google Chrome is a web browser that, when logged in, will remember all of your favorites, bookmarks, and browsing history. These features make it easy to work on and see the same information on different devices with only one account. When you log into the browser many of your google apps will auto login based […]