NISD is proud to provide a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students! This initiative empowers students with a powerful learning tool that opens doors to a world of educational resources and fosters digital literacy. This page is your one-stop shop to maximize your students Chromebook's potential.
Does does this work on a Chromebook?
Does does this work on a Chromebook?
Chromebook Website Verification
Chromebook Website Verification
Educators can use their own device to test how things function on a Chromebook using this Chromebook Simulator.
Educators can use their own device to test how things function on a Chromebook using this Chromebook Simulator.
Will students be able to access a certain website? You can check by using the ContentKeeper Filter Verification Utility. Just put in the URL > enter a student's username > and verify!
Will students be able to access a certain website? You can check by using the ContentKeeper Filter Verification Utility. Just put in the URL > enter a student's username > and verify!
Quick tricks and troubleshooting tips!
Quick tricks and troubleshooting tips!
Flipped Chromebook Screen
Flipped Chromebook Screen
Click SHIFT + CTL + CIRCLE ARROW keys
Click SHIFT + CTL + CIRCLE ARROW keys
Quickly Close Tabs
Quickly Close Tabs
Two finger click on any tab > close other tabs
Two finger click on any tab > close other tabs
Taskbar moved to the side?
Taskbar moved to the side?
Two finger click on the taskbar and move to bottom:
Two finger click on the taskbar and move to bottom:
Blank NISD Portal screen? Imagine Learning not loading? Try this!
Blank NISD Portal screen? Imagine Learning not loading? Try this!
Click the three dots of the chrome browser in the top right corner > click more tools > click clear browsing data > clear cache. Make sure “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files” are checked and that the time is set to “all time".
Click the three dots of the chrome browser in the top right corner > click more tools > click clear browsing data > clear cache. Make sure “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files” are checked and that the time is set to “all time".
My Chromebook won't turn on!
My Chromebook won't turn on!
Refresh button + Power button or repeat the process, but plug with the device plugged in.
Refresh button + Power button or repeat the process, but plug with the device plugged in.
Accessibility Settings
Accessibility Settings
Chromebook reading everything on the screen? Are the colors inverted? Is the magnifier on? These settings can be found in the bottom right corner menu. See more details in the accessibility section below.
Chromebook reading everything on the screen? Are the colors inverted? Is the magnifier on? These settings can be found in the bottom right corner menu. See more details in the accessibility section below.
Microphone or Camera blocked? Try this!
Microphone or Camera blocked? Try this!
Allow Mic & Camera on ChromebookYou can adjust the microphone and camera access in a chrome browser by click the three dots in the top right corner > settings > search microphone > adjust website access.
You can adjust the microphone and camera access in a chrome browser by click the three dots in the top right corner > settings > search microphone > adjust website access.
Chromebook Accessibility and Accommodations
Chromebook Accessibility and Accommodations
Professional Development from NISD IT
Professional Development from NISD IT
Chromebook Accessibility FeaturesChromebook Accessibility in 4 mins!
Chromebook Accessibility in 4 mins!
The Accessibility menu features to consider
The Accessibility menu features to consider
Chromebooks allow for diverse access to online resources through a variety of extensions that can be accessed and/or added as needed. It also has built in accessibility features for special populations needing various accommodations. See the Apps by Accommodation tab of the Chromebook Profile to identify which accommodations can be met through existing accessibility features.
Chromebooks allow for diverse access to online resources through a variety of extensions that can be accessed and/or added as needed. It also has built in accessibility features for special populations needing various accommodations. See the Apps by Accommodation tab of the Chromebook Profile to identify which accommodations can be met through existing accessibility features.
Chromebooks and Guest Educators
Chromebooks and Guest Educators
Guest Educators have district credentials! You can email them directly or share Google files as needed. Do NOT leave your login credentials. This a violation of the Responsible Use Policy.
Guest Educators have district credentials! You can email them directly or share Google files as needed. Do NOT leave your login credentials. This a violation of the Responsible Use Policy.
iPad dongles and Chromebook adapters are on your campus to check out for Guest Educators. Please see either your Campus CTL/Librarian or the Front Office/Sub Coordinator to leave one with your sub plans.
iPad dongles and Chromebook adapters are on your campus to check out for Guest Educators. Please see either your Campus CTL/Librarian or the Front Office/Sub Coordinator to leave one with your sub plans.
Chromebook Resources for your Classroom
Chromebook Resources for your Classroom
K2 Chrombook Pledge
K2 Chrombook Pledge
K2 Chromebook Pledge.pdf3-5 Chromebook Pledge
3-5 Chromebook Pledge
Understanding of RUP - Elementary 6-8 Chromebook Pledge
6-8 Chromebook Pledge
Understanding of RUP - 6-8Responsible Use Policy
Responsible Use Policy
Responsible Use Policy - StudentSnag and save these templates for students!
Snag and save these templates for students!
