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 … 

Success Criteria:

Performance Tasks and Activities (Required for PD Hours):

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:

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:

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.

Student Extensions-Learning Activity Part 1a.webm

Checklist:

Part 1b-  TARGET: Install the extension

Success Criteria:

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:

3. Don't forget to install all 4 of the suggested extensions. You'll need them for the Concluding Activity.

Student Extensions Learning Activity- Part 1b.webm

Checklist:

Part 1c-  TARGET:  Manipulate the extension

Success Criteria:

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:

3. Don't forget to practice manipulating the tools and features of all 4 suggested extensions.

Chrome Extensions for Student Use- Learning Activity- Part 1c.webm

Checklist:

Part 1d-  TARGET:  Disable or uninstall an extension

Success Criteria:

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.

Disable/Uninstall Extensions.webm

Checklist:

Part 2. Performance Activity

Reflection

Action Steps:

1. Reflect on all 4 of the suggested extensions by filling out the Google Form to the right. (Required for PD clock hours)

Part 3.  Concluding Activity

Show Your Learning!

Action Steps:

1. Complete this Training Module by taking the Google Form Quiz to the right. (Required for PD clock hours)

"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers is transformational." - George Couros