Chromebook & Gmail

Internet Safety Parents

Internet Safety Kids

Google Docs

Google Slides

Virtual Toolbox

K-12 Home

Intro to K-12, Chromebook, Gmail, & ACP

GroupMe/Remind Sign-up

In order to stay up-to-date on this Tech Goes Home class, we may use one of the following apps. 

SIGN UP: GROUP ME

TUTORIAL: GROUP ME

Who are we?

Tech Goes Home Tennessee is a program of The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga. Tech Goes Home partners with schools, public libraries, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations across Hamilton County to offer free courses designed to help residents develop skills and habits required for smart technology and Internet use. Participants receive fifteen hours of classroom training to help them understand why the Internet is relevant in their daily lives.

TECH GOES HOME TN

TECH GOES HOME CHA

An Introduction to Chromebook

This video from Google reviews the basic advantages and uses of a Chromebook. 

Learning Chromebook's keyboard and/or touchpad

Watch a detailed demonstration of keyboard and touchpad features.

Creating a Google/Gmail Account

This step-by-step tutorial from GCFLearnFree teaches you how to create a Gmail account. 

GCF: HOW TO CREATE A GMAIL ACCOUNT

MORE

Installing Gmail on a smartphone

Step-by-step directions demonstrate how to install and access Gmail on smartphones.

SET UP EMAIL ON ANDROID

SET UP EMAIL ON IPHONE

How to transfer photos from a smartphone to a Chromebook

Use Google Photos to transfer pictures from a smartphone to a Chromebook.

How to set up a profile picture

Follow step-by-step written instructions or watch the video from TechBoomers to create a profile picture for your account.

TUTORIAL: HOW TO SET UP A PROFILE PICTURE

Device Survey

Take this survey to describe which devices you use in your household. 

DEVICE SURVEY

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service to free or low-cost options. 
​

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:

• up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
• up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
• a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.

GET MORE DETAILS