The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
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The Chromebook Classroom Podcast
A podcast focused on sharing how Chromebooks are impacting education around the world. Hosted by author and trainer John Sowash who interviews a variety of guests who share their Chromebook Classroom experience.
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NEW Google Gemini Certification + 10 Gemini Tips
** Episode Sponsor: Google Trainer Academy: GoogleTrainerAcademy.com **
Over the past month I’ve been able to visit a half-dozen different schoo...
5 Cool things to try in your classroom this year
As you set up your classroom and get ready for a new crew of students, you might be thinking, "What's something new I can try this year?" Each year I...
Google Champions Symposium Recap
The Chromebook Classroom podcast is back with a special episode recorded live from Google's Chicago offices with special guest Liz Bocci. This episode...
Am I out of a job as a podcast host? (April 2025 EDU Updates)
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 helpf...
10 updates and edTech trends from 2024
This month, we're taking a look back at some of the big updates, developments, and edTech trends from 2024. We'll also peer into the crystal ball to c...
New Google Slides Templates, AI Essays + 8 more November updates!
Happy Thanksgiving friends! I'm grateful that you have chosen to journey through the world of edTech with me! As a small thank you, I am offering a sp...
🎃 October updates: New Gemini features, AI lawsuits and more!
Happy fall, friends! Sip on some cider or your favorite pumpkin flavored drink while we review Google updates, classroom ideas, and news stories for t...
Your September Google Updates: AI updates, Classroom Groups, cool websites and more!
Every month I try to summarize a few important updates and share some new tools and resources you can use in your classroom. Let's see what's happenin...
Back to school survival kit (15 resources for teachers and administrators)
The beginning of a new school year is both exciting and challenging. There is a lot to look forward to and a lot to get ready for!
In my 17 year...
10 Must-Know EDU Updates for July: Google, Figma, book recommendations & more!
We're at the peak of summer, but the EDU updates don't stop! Here's a rundown on some important updates, changes, and ideas for you to consider as you...
NEW features for Google Classroom, Chromebooks, Drive and MORE! (ISTE24 Update)
June 24 marks the start of the 2024 ISTE conference, and Google is making a big splash by announcing lots of cool updates and new features for the 202...
Collecting and repairing Chromebooks (Chris Painter, Blackford County Schools)
Chris Painter is my guest for this episode of the podcast. Chris is the technology director for Blackford County Schools in Hartford City, Indiana whi...
Introducing Gemini for Education (AI tools for teachers and leaders)
Today Google announced a new package of AI tools specifically designed teachers and school leader. These tools combine the power of Google Gemini with...
Surprise updates from Cloud Next
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 helpfu...
So long Google Podcast...let's explore some alternatives.
Sadly, Google Podcast has been discontinued by Google as of April 2, 2024.
Google Podcast was a simple, clean podcast player that did exactly wh...
Explore is no more, Chromebook prank guide + 8 more updates for March 2024
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 reso...
Bard is no more; hello Gemini...plus 9 more important updates
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 helpf...
Authenticate student writing + plus 9 more updates for January 2024
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 helpfu...
Add these books to your 2024 reading lists (and a few to avoid!)
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...
Google Classroom gets a long-request feature (Plus 9 more updates for December 2023)
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 helpfu...
Another great feature for Google Slides! (+9 more interesting links)
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 helpf...
10 links you should click (October 2023)
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 helpf...
Shocking Jamboard Announcement
Today Google made a shocking announcement related to Google Jamboard. Listen to learn more and get my reaction to this surprising announcement.
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10 links you should click (September 2023)
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 reso...
10 links you should click (August 2023)
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 helpf...
It's time to collect the Chromebooks!
The school year has ended which means it's time to collect, repair, and inventory your fleet of devices. Dean Bates and Jef Lalonde from Vizor join me...
10 links you should click (May 2023)
NEW: watch this episode on YouTube!
As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twi...
10 Links you should click (April 2023)
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 helpf...
Spring updates to three popular Google EDU tools (BETT 2023)
Morgan Weisman joins me to review some cool new updates announced at the BETT conference in London in March of 2023. Morgan is the product marketing m...
10 links you should click (March 2023)
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 helpf...
WHY IS PRINTING SO HARD???
Printing from a Chromebook hasn't been easy either. First, there was no printing support, then there was cloud print, then Google took it away....and...
5 Essential Chrome Extensions in 2023
I test and use a LOT of Chrome extensions, but there are only five that I consider essential...
Episode sponsor: Vizor for Chromebooks
VIZ...
10 links you should click (February 2023)
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 helpf...
FETC 2023 Recap (vibe, connections & vendors)
Last week I was in New Orleans for the 2023 FETC conference, the first big EdTech event of the new year. This is a quick summary of the vibe, my conne...
2023 Google Educator Exam Prep: Expert Advice and Study Strategies
In this episode you will hear my thoughts and advice on taking (and passing) the level 1 and level 2 Google educator exams in 2023.
I take these...
10 links you should click (January 2023)
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 helpf...
10 links you should click (December 2022)
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 helpf...
Combating Sneaky Students (Eric Griffith)
Every school has a population of sneaky students who seem to always find a way to bypass district web filters and security settings. Today I'm joined...
10 links you should click (November 2022)
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 helpf...
10 links to click (October 2022)
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 helpf...