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Chromebook Videos

We have a selection of videos to help Digital Champions get familiar with using the Chromebook. If you don’t have an iPad at home or aren’t familiar with them, these videos will help you with some of the basics.

Before you get started, you may also find it helpful to try the Chromebook simulator. This lets you explore how to use a Chromebook and it's a great resource for Digital Champions to get familiar with this device.

Getting started

Setting up a Chromebook:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUf1eRrLPJg

The keypad on a Chromebook may look slightly different from other keypads. Here's a guide that explains some of the symbols on the keypad.

A common query from Digital Champions is about how to use Cap Locks on the Chromebook, here's a quick guide.

Using a Chromebook

Our partners at XMA have produced this video to help Digital Champions learn the basics of navigating a Chromebook. With thanks to Michael Conlon for putting this video together: https://vimeo.com/651123497/23192022b3

Parental Controls

How to set up parental controls on a Chromebook to help keep children and young people safe online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPFFdayu4tY&list=PLD_XS4xNFQV7u1sThhmhbZHPalwcfqZOS&index=18

Accessibility

How to use screen magnification on a Chromebook:

https://youtu.be/fbhQLjxA34Q

Using mobility assistive features on a Chromebook for people who find it difficult to use the touchpad or type on the keyboard:

https://youtu.be/r-Iytoycpsc

How to use your voice to enter text on a Chromebook:

https://youtu.be/hTDztr0F_JA

How to use select-to-speak on your Chromebook to hear text read aloud:

https://youtu.be/_gz4lXWDzTQ