As we look back on the development of Google Chromebooks, it’s clear they have become an essential tool in modern education, transforming the way students learn and teachers teach. Designed with simplicity, speed, and versatility in mind, Chromebooks have consistently evolved to meet the unique demands of classrooms around the world. Whilst we take a moment to reflect on 2024 as we approach the new year, you will find below some of the Chromebook upgrades currently live.
GIF Recordings: with the built-in screen capture tool, you can automatically save screen recordings in GIF format to make homemade GIFs. Click here for more information.
Google Tasks & Calendar integrations: educators can check and update to-do lists right from the Chromebook shelf. Click here for more information.
Google Classroom integration: students can track assignments on their desktop, helping to complete their work on time. Click here for more information.
Recorder app: create voice recordings and audio content with built-in transcripts. Click here for more information.
Read Aloud: now a global feature in Reading mode that enables text to be spoken aloud. Click here for more information.
Natural voices: a new feature in Reading mode that provides natural-sounding text-to-speech voices. Click here for more information.
Focus feature: this creates a “Do Not Disturb” distraction-free experience. Click here for more information.
Welcome recap: upon signing in to your Chromebook, you’ll be greeted with a new screen that shows a summary of your previously open windows, tabs, and apps. Click here for more information.
Launcher: when you login, quickly pick up where you left off with smart suggestions served to you at the top of your launcher. Click here for more information.
To learn more about Chromebooks, visit Google’s Chromebook Help pages.
