Instructional Technology

Weekly Newsletter

January 3, 2018

Technology Around the Schools


The tech team has been busy at The Complex throughout the month of December working to ensure devices are set up and ready for today...The Complex is now one-to-one! Students are enjoying the first day of using their own Chromebook and learning how to take care of them this week. 

Chrome Extensions to Try Out Today

Using Chrome extensions adds to the functionality of the the Chrome Web browser. While there are lots of great extensions out there (and more being made everyday!), there are a few that will really make an impact in any classroom. Check out the following screencast to learn how to access extensions, and a few of our current favorites. 

Click here for a screencast about how to get extensions


Some of our favorites:

UBlock Origin-blocks third parties from collecting your web browsing data and blocks advertisements 

Equatio- easily create math symbols in Google Docs

Easybib- quickly look up sources and add a bibliography to your work

Screencastify-screen recorder that integrates with your Google Drive making it super easy to add video to any content

QR code generator & reader-turn any website into a QR for students to scan and go on any kind of online scavenger hunt you design

Google Mail Checker- Did you know you have a G-mail account? Add the G-mail checker and never miss another email from a student!