Getting Started With Chromebooks

Learn the basics. Get comfortable. Unlock the power of your Chromebook.

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    About the workshop

    This workshop is designed especially for those who are new to Chromebooks or who may have used one just a little and want to feel more comfortable.

    Chromebooks are wonderful tools because they are simple, affordable, and secure. They are designed mainly for going online — checking email, browsing the web, watching videos, connecting with family and friends, or exploring hobbies and interests. By the end of this four-hour session, you will see how a Chromebook can open up a world of opportunities while remaining easy to use.

    During our time together, we will go step by step. You will learn how to:

    • Turn on and navigate your Chromebook
    • Search the internet safely and bookmark your favorite websites
    • Send and receive emails using Gmail
    • Adjust your Chromebook’s settings for comfort and security
    • Use tools like Google Drive, video calls, and entertainment apps

    This is a hands-on workshop, which means you will not just watch — you will practice each step on your own Chromebook with guidance and support every step of the way.

    Workshop Price: $100.00
    Special Offer: CARP members receive a 10% discount

    4 Hour Workshop Outline

    Topic Content Activities
    Welcome & Introduction – What is a Chromebook?
    – Why Chromebooks are popular (fast, secure, affordable)
    – Overview of workshop goals    		 Icebreaker: “What do you hope to use your Chromebook for most?”
    Chromebook Basics: Getting Started – Turning on, logging in, navigating desktop
    – Understanding the Chrome OS layout
    – Keyboard and touchpad basics    		 Hands-on: Practice logging in, opening Chrome browser, adjusting settings
    Using the Internet – Searching online with Google
    – Navigating websites safely
    – Bookmarking and saving favorite sites    		 Hands-on: Search for a local service (library, weather), bookmark it
    Break Light refreshments and informal Q&A —
    Email Basics (Gmail) – Composing, sending, and receiving emails
    – Adding attachments
    – Organizing inbox with folders/labels    		 Hands-on: Write and send a short email with an attachment
    Chrome Essentials: Everyday Use – Downloading apps/extensions
    – Adjusting settings for security and privacy
    – Using Chromebook for entertainment (YouTube, news, games)    		 Hands-on: Install an extension (ad blocker or note tool), adjust privacy settings
    Staying Connected – Joining video calls (Google Meet, Zoom)
    – Sharing links and resources with others
    – Intro to cloud storage (Google Drive)    		 Hands-on: Join a test video call, upload a file to Drive
    Practice Time & Troubleshooting – Revisit skills, individual help from instructors Open lab-style practice
    Wrap-Up & Resources – Recap 5 key takeaways (logging in, browsing, email, privacy, storage)
    – Printed handouts & helplines    		 Q&A and distribute resource list