Day 2: There's No Place Like Chrome...
Day 2: There's No Place Like Chrome...
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Outcomes
Outcomes
Explore Chrome extensions
Reflect on how Chrome extensions can be used for accommodations or productivity.
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Approach this learning experience with a growth mindset
Keep an open mind for new possibilities and uses
Find a quiet spot where you can relax and learn
- What are Chrome extensions?
Chrome extensions are small little pieces of software that can be installed in the Chrome browser to perform specific functions. In a nutshell, they are little nuggets of joy that make amazing things happen beyond the basic Chrome experience. Chrome extensions can personalize your web browsing experience based on your needs, student needs, or maybe for even just the fun factor.
2. How Can I Use This in My Educational Practice?
2. How Can I Use This in My Educational Practice?
If you do a Google search or talk to you Chrome power user, they will immediately have a suggestion (or two) of must-have extensions. There are definitely some extensions that might work universally, there are also others that may fit the needs of a specific audience. As a rule of thumb, always keep your purpose (the WHY) in using the extension at the forefront of your tech-use decision making. Click on the blue button below to view a list of extensions for Educators or take a look at my top Chrome extensions below!
uBlock Origin is not an "ad blocker", it's a wide-spectrum content blocker with CPU and memory efficiency as a primary feature.
A customizable extension that allows you to remove ads from videos, control volume level and playback speed with the mouse wheel, and so much more!
Chrome extension that lets you easily add voice comments and feedback to shared documents. Works with Google Docs, Slides and Sheets, as well as Google Classroom.
Use Bitmoji anywhere on web! With this extension, you can directly insert Bitmojis into Gmail, click and drag to resize them, and copy and paste them almost anywhere.
Customize your experience of using the Chrome browser with cool free mouse cursors.
The world's leading emoji keyboard for Chrome.
LastPass saves your passwords and gives you secure access from every computer and mobile device.
Pick colors from websites, save colors & gradients, get matching shades and tints and create beautiful gradients.
Lightshot is the fastest way to take a customizable screenshot.
Provides personalized support to make documents, web pages and common file types in Google Drive more accessible.
Create and insert your video directly into your slide deck without leaving Google Slides.
Push any number of slides to an entire folder of student presentations making distribution of new materials quick and easy.
3. Reflect and Share
3. Reflect and Share
Reflection and Discussion Question ⬇:
What Chrome extensions might you already be integrating into your professional practice? Are there any "must-have" extensions that you would recommend to other educators?
Reminders:
To receive full SCECH credit for the 12 Days of EdTech Cheer, you will need to comment on the daily discussion post. So, make sure you comment below in response to the reflection question listed above.
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