Chrome Extensions for Student Use
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Unit Overview: Extensions are small software programs that can modify and enhance the functionality of the Google Chrome web browser. Extensions can help manage workflow and improve ease of communication for both students and staff. The extensions you will be introduced to in this module were selected with students in mind. However, they can certainly be used by staff as well. In this training module, you will learn how to install, identify the purpose of, manipulate, and disable or uninstall a small sampling of extensions.
Learning Targets:
I will learn and understand …
how to identify the purpose of the extension.
how to install the extension.
how to manipulate the extension.
how to disable or uninstall an extension.
Success Criteria:
I can navigate to the Google Chrome Web Store in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can search for the extension in the Google Chrome Web Store.
I can locate the “Overview” tab and read the description of the extension.
I can install the extension from the Google Chrome Web Store.
I can locate the extension icon in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can practice manipulating the different tools and features of the extension in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can access the Manage Extensions menu and either disable or uninstall an extension from my Chrome Web Browser.
Performance Tasks and Activities (Required for PD Hours):
Reflection (Google Form)
Quiz on the following extensions (Google Form):
1. Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
2. Kami - PDF and Document Markup
3. Power Thesaurus
4. Split Tabs
Part 1. Training Module Learning Activities
Part 1a- TARGET: Identify the purpose of the extension
Success Criteria:
I can navigate to the Google Chrome Web Store in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can search for the extension in the Google Chrome Web Store.
I can locate the “Overview” tab and read the description of the extension.
Action Steps:
1. Watch the model screencast video to the right.
2. On your own, complete the same steps covered in the video for the following extensions:
Kami for Google Chrome
Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
Power Thesaurus
Dualless
3. Don't forget to read the descriptions for all 4 of the suggested extensions.
Important Note: At Valley View, extensions must be whitelisted for student use. The current list of available extensions can be found here. If you learn of an extension you believe should be added to the list, you can request it by completing this request form.
Checklist:
Open the Chrome Web Browser or a new tab
In the top left, click "Apps"
Click on the "Web Store" icon
In the search bar, type in the name of one of the suggested extensions
Read the description in "Overview" tab
Part 1b- TARGET: Install the extension
Success Criteria:
I can navigate to the Google Chrome Web Store in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can search for the extension in the Google Chrome Web Store.
I can install the extension from the Google Chrome Web Store.
Action Steps:
1. Watch the model screencast video to the right.
2. On your own, complete the same steps covered in the video for the following extensions:
Kami for Google Chrome
Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
Power Thesaurus
Dualless
3. Don't forget to install all 4 of the suggested extensions. You'll need them for the Concluding Activity.
Checklist:
Go to the Chrome Web Store
Search for one of the suggested extensions
Click "Add to Chrome"
Click "Add Extension"
Part 1c- TARGET: Manipulate the extension
Success Criteria:
I can locate the extension icon in the Google Chrome web browser.
I can practice manipulating the different tools and features of the extension in the Google Chrome web browser.
Action Steps:
1. Watch the model screencast video to the right.
2. On your own, complete the same steps covered in the video for the following extensions:
Kami for Google Chrome
Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
Power Thesaurus
Dualless
3. Don't forget to practice manipulating the tools and features of all 4 suggested extensions.
Checklist:
Open the Chrome Web Browser
In the top right, click on one of the four suggested extension icons
Manipulate the tools, features, or functions of the extension
Part 1d- TARGET: Disable or uninstall an extension
Success Criteria:
I can access the Manage Extensions menu and either disable or uninstall an extension from my Chrome Web Browser.
Action Steps:
1. Watch the model screencast video to the right.
2. On your own, complete the same steps covered in the video for at least one of your extensions.
3. Don't forget to either re-enable or reinstall the extension, as you may need it for the activities that follow.
Checklist:
Open the Chrome Web Browser
Right click one of the extension icons
Click "Manage Extensions"
Click to uncheck the "Enabled" box to disable one of the extensions
Click to check the "Enabled" box to re-enable that extension
Click the trashcan to uninstall one of the extensions
Reinstall it by going back to the Chrome Web Store