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Using Extensions in Google Chrome

How to access Extensions, such as Read&Write or Google Translate

Read&Write Google Chrome Extension

Read text on screen aloud
Type what you say
Highlight text on a webpage

Google Translate Chrome Extension

Translate web pages or Google Documents to another language

Kami for PDFs Google Chrome Extension

Read text in PDF aloud
Highlight and make comments in PDF
GCS Google login

Techbook from Discovery Education

GCS Google login
Read text on screen aloud
Highlight and comment
Change the reading level

Quizlet? Quizizz? Overview of Technology Tools

Different websites and services that I use in my class. This is not exhaustive, but the ones most often used. When I speak of Google login, I am referencing the student's school account (which is hosted by Google).

GCS Backpack - how students and parents/guardians access grades
Google Classroom (GC) - the hub; where students access information and submit assignments digitally
Google Products
- - Docs - similar to MS Word
  - Slides - similar to MS PowerPoint; for making presentations
  - Sheets - similar to MS Excel spreadsheets
  - Draw
  - Jamboard
  - Mail - student gmail account
EdPuzzle - watch videos and answer questions throughout; Google login
Quizlet - vocabulary review cards; login not required; students can build their own vocabulary sets
Quizizz - online quiz tool; Google login
Kahoot! - online quiz tool
Mapmaker - map creation tool from National Geographic
TalkingPoints - service (can also download as an app) that lets teachers and families text; families can text in Spanish and the service translates so teacher receives message in English
YouTube - video platform; school Chromebooks are restricted and cannot view all content

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