Set Up Support

Extensions

Below are extensions that TVDSB provides to all students and staff to support student learning. On a laptop or desktop computer, these extensions may need to be added to your Chrome browser. You should only have to complete this action once. Please be sure you are using Google Chrome and that you have 'linked your account' for this. Click on the Chrome image for a quick video on doing this!

Click on the grey puzzle piece in the top right corner of your browser to find your extensions

If you are using a laptop, please be sure you are using Google Chrome and that you have 'synced' your account

Read and Write

View setup video here. Check the Read and Write page for more videos.

An image from the Chromestore for how to add extensions

OrbitNote (for PDFs)

View setup video here. Check the OrbitNote - PDF How Tos page for more videos.

Accessibility Microphone - for Chromebooks

This built-in microphone works well in programs like Google Slides, Google Drive, and others, where the Read & Write - Talk & Type feature either does not work at all or places the text in unwanted locations.

Using Google Calendar with Classroom and Brightspace

Google Classroom and Calendar Integration.pdf

Using Google Calendar with Classroom

Google Calendar and Brightspace Integrationt.pdf

Adding Brightspace Calendar to Google Classroom

Having trouble with your Bluetooth headset or microphone? The videos below walk you through the steps needed for either a Chromebook or a laptop.

Connect Headset on a Chromebook

Connect Headset on a Laptop