The right extensions can turn your Chrome Internet browser into a Swiss-army knife of utility and efficiency. You’ll explore a variety of add-ons for the Chrome browser that will help you organize your digital content with the click of a button, create clutter-free print-outs of web pages, add citations with a click, and more extensions to make your life easier.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the sessions participants will know / be able to:
Know where to go to find add-ons
Install an add-on in Chrome
Choose add-ons that help us be more efficient
Chrome Extensions to Make Life Easier Presentation
Activity 1: Apps. vs. Add-ons vs. Extensions
What are apps vs. add-ons vs. extensions? We'll show you the difference, and how to install the Extensions on your computer, step-by-step. With your new skills, you can add the extensions we model to your own browser if they're useful!
Activity 2: Our Top 5 Works for Everybody, Must Have Extensions
We'll model the use of extensions for you by showing you our five favorites. These are our go-to tools that anyone can use, regardless of your job role. We'll take a look at Crafty Text, Clean Print, Distraction Free You Tube, Extensity, and Save to Google Drive/Keep.
Activity 3: Station Rotations
Choose the station you want to explore. Take a look at the extensions profiled and add those you find useful.
Teacher Workflow / Productivity
Use with Students - Secondary
Use with Students - Elementary
Special Needs / Accessibility
Google Tool Tie-Ins
Additional Resources
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