True or False
It is alright to slam your Chromebook closed.
False! Always treat your Chromebook gently!
Gary and Violet are playing tug-of-war with Gary's Chromebook. Should they do this?
No! Chances are good that they will drop or hit the Chromebook against something! No tug-of-war!
Where is the touchpad on your Chromebook?
Show us where!
What could happen if you don't pull your charger or headphones STRAIGHT OUT of their ports?
The headphone jack or charger could break off in the Chromebook. Yikes! Make sure you pull it straight out and not at an angle!
The best way to carry a Chromebook is with two hands.
True! Hug it like you love it! This is the best way to carry it from place to place!
Janet is really frustrated because her Prodigy page won't load. She slams the keyboard with her fists out of frustration. Is this ok?
No! Hitting your Chromebook could cause damage! Remember to treat it nicely and tap keys, touchpad, and screen softly.
If I want to delete a letter or word that I typed, which key will I press?
Press the backspace key in the top right corner of your keyboard!
What is the consequence if one teacher gives you a warning about your Chromebook usage?
Nothing! It is just a warning. Just make sure you stop and think about how you are treating your Chromebook!
If your friend needs help doing something on their Chromebook, it's ok for you to take it from them and help by doing the task for them.
False! If your friend needs help, you can help them verbally, but don't take their Chromebook and do it for them! They are the only ones who should touch their Chromebook, and this helps them learn how to problem solve!
Noah thinks it's funny to spin his Chromebook on his head. His friend Chaz doesn't think so and tells him he needs to stop and hold it nicely. Who is right?
Chaz! Spinning your Chromebook increases the chances to drop and break it, especially on your head! Make sure to hold it properly!
* On the floor
* On your desk/table
* On the edge of your desk/table
* In a pile in the middle of the room
The safest place for everyone is on your desk or table.
* If you put it on the floor, there is a chance someone could step on it.
* If you put it on the edge of your desk/table, someone could accidentally knock it off.
* If you put it in a pile, it gets heavy and unstable.
What is the consequence if your teachers give you two warnings about your Chromebook usage?
You lose your Chromebook for 2 DAYS!
It's ok to have water bottles and snacks out when you use your Chromebook.
False! Drinks can easily spill onto your Chromebook and snacks can get crumbs between your keys. Make sure you keep your Chromebook away from food and water!
Bennett is carefully putting his Chromebook into the Chromebook cart. He notices that Sally didn't plug her Chromebook in at the end of the day. Should he plug it in for her?
Bennett won't be in trouble if he doesn't plug it in, but it would be really nice of him to help his friend out!
Where do you plug headphones into your computer?
Show us where!
What is the consequence if your teachers give you three warnings about your Chromebook usage?
You will lose Chromebook usage for at least a week! Maybe more depending on why you are being warned repeatedly.
Students have cracked their screens by closing a pencil in between their keyboard and screen.
True! Make sure you don't have a pencil in between the screen and keyboard. It can and has cracked screens!
Milo is running late, but hasn't finished the level he is playing on his game. He decides to play the level while he is walking back to his classroom so he doesn't lose his progress. Is this a good choice?
NO! Your Chromebook will be more likely to break if it is open and your screen and keyboard are exposed. ALWAYS close your Chromebook before you carry it to another place.
If my Chromebook isn't responding the way it should, what can I do to try to fix it? (Name at least two)
Close open windows, restart or power on, log out of your profile and back in, ask a friend, ask a teacher
Where do teachers keep track of the warnings we give to students?
We have a shared document that we can all type in. Any teacher can give a warning for any broken rule at any time! Treat your Chromebooks nicely!