The Chromebook Classroom Podcast

A podcast focused on sharing how Chromebooks are impacting education around the world. Hosted by author and trainer John Sowash who interviews a variety of guests who share their Chromebook Classroom experience.

Am I out of a job as a podcast host? (April 2025 EDU Updates)
Apr 14, 2025 – 25:24
10 updates and edTech trends from 2024
Dec 12, 2024 – 44:21
New Google Slides Templates, AI Essays + 8 more November updates!
Nov 22, 2024 – 25:03
🎃 October updates: New Gemini features, AI lawsuits and more!
Oct 23, 2024 – 27:20
Your September Google Updates: AI updates, Classroom Groups, cool websites and more!
Sep 19, 2024 – 43:02
Back to school survival kit (15 resources for teachers and administrators)
Aug 12, 2024 – 34:04
10 Must-Know EDU Updates for July: Google, Figma, book recommendations & more!
Jul 22, 2024 – 31:01
NEW features for Google Classroom, Chromebooks, Drive and MORE! (ISTE24 Update)
Jun 24, 2024 – 40:37
Collecting and repairing Chromebooks (Chris Painter, Blackford County Schools)
Jun 4, 2024 – 29:07
Introducing Gemini for Education (AI tools for teachers and leaders)
May 16, 2024 – 33:13
Surprise updates from Cloud Next
Apr 18, 2024 – 29:09
So long Google Podcast...let's explore some alternatives.
Apr 10, 2024 – 14:32
Explore is no more, Chromebook prank guide + 8 more updates for March 2024
Mar 22, 2024 – 44:15
Bard is no more; hello Gemini...plus 9 more important updates
Feb 21, 2024 – 30:38
Authenticate student writing + plus 9 more updates for January 2024
Jan 22, 2024 – 30:28
Add these books to your 2024 reading lists (and a few to avoid!)
Jan 3, 2024 – 26:00
Google Classroom gets a long-request feature (Plus 9 more updates for December 2023)
Dec 14, 2023 – 30:28
Another great feature for Google Slides! (+9 more interesting links)
Nov 13, 2023 – 34:45
10 links you should click (October 2023)
Oct 9, 2023 – 39:58
Shocking Jamboard Announcement
Sep 26, 2023 – 17:58
10 links you should click (September 2023)
Sep 11, 2023 – 35:53
10 links you should click (August 2023)
Aug 4, 2023 – 28:02
It's time to collect the Chromebooks!
Jun 14, 2023 – 01:14:41
10 links you should click (May 2023)
May 15, 2023 – 36:18
10 Links you should click (April 2023)
Apr 17, 2023 – 27:45
Spring updates to three popular Google EDU tools (BETT 2023)
Mar 28, 2023 – 01:03:18
10 links you should click (March 2023)
Mar 12, 2023 – 29:04
WHY IS PRINTING SO HARD???
Mar 6, 2023 – 47:37
5 Essential Chrome Extensions in 2023
Feb 16, 2023 – 21:51
10 links you should click (February 2023)
Feb 7, 2023 – 34:10
FETC 2023 Recap (vibe, connections & vendors)
Jan 30, 2023 – 29:39
2023 Google Educator Exam Prep: Expert Advice and Study Strategies
Jan 16, 2023 – 38:40
10 links you should click (January 2023)
Jan 9, 2023 – 36:02
10 links you should click (December 2022)
Dec 19, 2022 – 34:42
Combating Sneaky Students (Eric Griffith)
Dec 2, 2022 – 01:15:26
10 links you should click (November 2022)
Nov 17, 2022 – 23:47
10 links to click (October 2022)
Oct 18, 2022 – 26:22
A few new things I'm trying this year
Sep 28, 2022 – 26:54
How to start a coding program (Marianne Smith, Code Girls United)
Sep 21, 2022 – 01:04:13
10 Links you should click (September 2022)
Sep 12, 2022 – 29:44
Preparing for the new school year
Aug 16, 2022 – 45:34
Introducing Figma for Chromebooks
Aug 8, 2022 – 55:14
10 links you should click (August 2022)
Aug 2, 2022 – 24:27
Prepping your Devices for the upcoming school year
Jul 18, 2022 – 26:50
Teaching Toolbox: Drawing applications
Jul 11, 2022 – 30:39
10 links you should click (July 2022)
Jul 4, 2022 – 20:07
2022 Anywhere School Event Recap
Jun 7, 2022 – 45:26
Classroom Cleanup (3 tips)
May 31, 2022 – 30:51
It's time for a powerwash!
May 16, 2022 – 31:59
10 links you should click (May 2022)
May 4, 2022 – 36:37

Recent Reviews

jonboag

Super Information

Great podcast for those teachers looking to incorporate Google and Chromebook learning into their curriculum! John does a great job providing many facets to using these tools for all learning styles! A must listen podcast for those teachers who love learning!
Jenni from IL

Real Tips, Not Just Lists

This podcast is so much more than just lists of new websites or Google updates. John connects everything to real instructional practice. He gets what is happening in the classroom and his podcast is full of real ideas that improves my practice!
Brad Shreffler

Great Tips and Tricks

Awesome show for tips and tricks for any Chromebook or GSuite teacher.
GotTechED

The Podcast for Chromebook Users

The Chromebook Classroom is a podcast that saves users time. John solves problems and provides you with tips and tricks that afford you time that you can invest back into your classroom! Highly recommended!
field & target

Chromebook Classroom with Josh

You are gonna make it easier to get Chromebook in every classroom. No-one will be able to say they don’t understand, or see how it will help. Because you can, Just ask Josh. Because of you, I now see the future”!!”
tazshooter

The Chromebook Classroom

This podcast provides practical ideas that teachers can easily incorporate into their classroom activities.
tntedtechpodcast

Polished

The Chromebook Classroom Podcast is a fantastic resource for brining technology into the classroom. Chromebooks are one of the best selling educational devices and tools and this podcast will keep you using them for successful student learning.
Jgargas

All you need.

Looking to be a Chromebook superstar? You're good...just start listening. John has all you need right here!
nellie401

Helpful ideas

As an elementary teacher I really appreciated the specific strategies and suggestions in the later episodes. I was able to implement some of the ideas immediately. Thanks for finding and inviting such great guests onto the show!
michael pesare

Well done!

Well researched questions and excellent guests. Well worth the investment of time.
Jich

Impacting the classroom with tech

This show explores how technology can have a positive impact in the classroom from many different perspectives.