Chrome Extensions
Google Chrome Extensions are applications that run inside the Chrome browser and provide additional functionality, integration with third party websites or services, and customized browsing experiences. Extensions are small software programs that customize the browsing experience. They enable users to tailor Chrome functionality and behavior to individual needs or preferences.
You can find extensions in the Chrome Web Store.
Here are a few of our favorites!
Hangouts
The Google Hangouts Extentsion tells you when you new have Hangout messages even when Hanougts is not open in your browser.
Bitmoji
You can log into your Bitmoji account and copy your Bitmoji into emails, Google Drive items, anything on your computer!
Emoji Keyboard by EmojiOne
You copy Emojis into emails, Google Drive items, anything on your computer!
Scrible
The Scrible Toolbar can be activated on any URL you want to save, cite, or take notes on.
ColorZilla
The ColorZilla dropper and can be activated and you can retrieve the RGB or Hex color code from anything on your computer for color matching purposes.
Cite This for Me
Cite This For Me allows you to quickly grab a citation for any site on the web.
Screencastify
Capture your screen, webcam, and voice in seconds. Videos save directly to Google Drive for easy sharing.
Just Read
With one click, you can remove distractions like, the page's styling, ads, popups, & comments.
VoiceIn Voice Typing
Use speech recognition in ANY text box on ANY website.
(Save to) Pocket
When you find something in Chrome that you want to view later, put it in Pocket. It automatically syncs to your phone, tablet or computer so you can view it at any time, even without an internet connection.
OneTab
OneTab allows you to store several tabs of web information in one place without actually have to keep those tabs open, or to easily restart a series of tabs you are working on.
Challenge #1
Pick an extension above that you think will be helpful to you. Install it and use it.
Challenge #2
Go to the Google Chrome Store and search the extensions an find a subject or job specific extension that might come in handy. Install it and use it.
Challenge #3
Tweet out about your favorite new extension! Rememeber to use #ReedyLearns (and any other tags you think fit) and feel free to tag @strootech and @NancyJoLambert.
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