Extensions vs. Add-Ons

Extensions

• Can affect Google Chrome as a whole. They can even change settings without you knowing. So, if a student is having trouble accessing something or a document won't load, it could be extension interference.

• Found on the Chrome Web Store, will no longer be supported in June 2022

In an effort to reduce student distractions, both in-person and virtually, we are disabling the ability for students to install extensions. If a student has already added extensions, these will be disabled, unless they are on the approved list.

Extensions, in theory, can greatly benefit a user experience, but games and other things, can have the opposite effect. We want to help support you and ensure that technology is being used as a tool more than a toy for students.

Teachers, you will still be able to add extensions to their own account. IF there is an extension that you feel would benefit your students, you can submit a request.

Add-Ons

• Can improve the ability of a G Suite product ie Pear Deck for Google Slides

• From the G Suite Marketplace

In an effort to streamline the process and prevent issues, teachers can request add-ons. This will allow us to test them and make sure they are functioning as advertised and not causing problems.

App

Apps

• Software applications that run directly on the Chromebook.

• Added to the Chromebook's hard drive.

• Unlike Add-ons and Extensions, these are NOT additions to Google Chrome.

• Found in the Chrome Web Store

An example of a Chromebook app is the camera. This is an app that is pre-installed on all devices.

Request an Extension, Add-on or App

As soon as your request is submitted, it will automatically be forwarded to the Tech Dept. It will then be tested and information will be sent for administrator approval.