Using Chrome Apps and Extensions to Make Teaching Easier

Title: There's an App On or Extension for That!

Room: 101

Presenter: Linda Nitsche

Description:

Maximize the potential of digital tools by combining their features and functions to encourage the seamless use of technology. Experience the process of "smashing" different apps together and app “flows”to create pedagogically aligned richer and deeper student learning. See classroom examples that will have you imagining the transformative possibilities.

Audience:

All Levels

Devices:

All devices with Chrome Browser

Outline of Presentation:

Introduction

• Overview of Presentation and Resource Site

Part 1

• Chrome & Drive Apps
• Try Some Drive Apps Out

Part 2

• Chrome Extensions
• Try Some Extensions Out

Part 3

• Docs Add-Ons
• Try Some Add-Ons Out

Part 4

• Quick Challenge
• Conclusion

Resources: Access to Presentation

• CoolCat Teacher’s 15 Best Google Docs Add-Ons
• Life Hacker’s Best Add-Ons
• Google Gooru’s 7 Best Add-Ons
• Synergyse’s 10 Best Add-Ons
• The Geeky Globe’s 10 Best Add-Ons