Can I use Blackboard and Blackboard Collaborate?
Yes! Chromebooks are equipped and ready with the Chrome browser, so you can access Blackboard and use Blackboard Collaborate the same way you would on a PC.
Can I use Microsoft Office?
Yes! You can download the Microsoft Office app (or the individual apps) from the Google Play Store.
Do I have to be online to create and edit documents?
Nope! There is a local storage that can store documents while working offline. Just connect to the Internet when you are ready to upload your files to Blackboard.
Can I install PC programs onto Chromebooks?
Windows PC applications cannot be installed on Chromebooks, since they are using a Google Operating System, but you can still install useful apps from the Google Play Store that have been tailored to Chromebooks.
How do I use a Chromebook?
It’s easy! Here are some resources to get you started:
Getting started with Chromebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKXXj_dguz0
How to Chromebook
https://www.google.com/chromebook/howto/
Install MS Office on Chromebook
If you have any other questions, email the Help Desk at helpdesk@lee.edu. We will be happy to provide more Chromebook resources.