May 06, 2022
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GWOT Users: Navigating G-W Content on a Chromebook
- When a user clicks on the Companion Website hyperlinks (i.e. Videos, E-Flash Cards, Review Questions, etc.) the resource will open in a new tab.
- The Home Button on the 2023 copyrights and newer editions will send a user back to the bookshelf home page.
How to Use the Lesson Review Section on a Chromebook
- When a user clicks on the Lesson Review link, the activity will open in the same tab.
- A user may type their responses directly into the web fields.
- If a user has completed the activity, they may select the Print button at the bottom of the activity and may choose to print it out or Save to PDF to keep a digital copy.
- If a user is unable to complete the activity in one sitting, they may select the Save button at the bottom of the activity. A dialogue box will appear which reads, “Your responses have been saved but they will only be stored on this browser on this computer.”
- Next time, the user will only find those saved responses if they use the exact same device and the exact same browser.
How to Use PDF with Form Fields on a Chromebook
- When a user clicks on the PDF link, the file will open in a new tab.
- A user may complete the assignment by filling in the form fields highlighted in blue.
- Once a user has completed the assignment, they may add it to My Drive or their Downloads folder, which has limited space.
How to Use G-W DOCX files on a Chromebook
- When a user clicks on a DOCX file, the file will open in the same tab and a user will have the option to download or share the file.
- If a user chooses to share the file, they must first save it as a Google Doc.
- Select the File tab and select Save as a Google Doc.
- The file will open in a new tab and the user may now use all Google Doc's features.
- An instructor may print this file to distribute to students after saving it as a Google Doc.