Google Extensions: Part 2
T.I.M. Tech Tips
Google Chrome Extensions are "applications that run inside the Chrome browser and provide additional functionality, integration with the third party websites or services, and customized browsing experiences."
Think of Google extensions as a Swiss-army knife for the Chrome browser.
Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers
Part 2
Nimbus
Useful app that allows making a screenshot of any window, annotating it later. You can also annotate any image from your computer.
App Jump Launcher
Quickly launch Apps from browser toolbar. Organize Apps and Extensions into Groups. Manage Apps and Extensions with ease.
Share Extensions
Export your favorite Google Chrome™ extensions as BBCode, HTML, Wiki or text list for your Blog. Share the extensions via Twitter
Google News
Google News is a computer-generated news site that aggregates headlines from news sources worldwide, groups similar stories together and displays them according to each reader's personalized interests.
Draftback
Draftback lets you play back the revision history of any Google Doc you can edit. It's like going back in time to look over your own shoulder as you write.
Google Tone
Broadcast any URL to computers within earshot.
Google Tone turns on your computer's microphone (while the extension is on) and uses your computer's speakers to exchange URLs with nearby computers connected to the Internet.DocentEDU
Teachers can add questions, discussions, and insight directly into any website. When students go to that website, they can respond to those questions and discussions, see that insight, and take their own notes.
Library Extension
See books, music and more at your local library as you browse the internet
Explain & Send
Capture a webpage, write text and arrows and share it safely. Does NOT require ANY crazy permissions like the other extensions!
If you missed part 1...
Sources
Google Chrome Web Store
McKinley, Cameron. Power Up with Chrome Apps and Extensions
Google Apps Flyer Coming Soon!
Alison Madison
I am a Teacher-Librarian, Media Specialist, and Technology Integration Mentor. I read. I search. I share.
I am passionate about...
- Books - hand-held and digital
- Reading YA Literature
- Instructional and Educational Technology
- Gadgets, gizmos, and educational apps
- Helping high school students discover all of the above
I Believe that School Libraries are Innovative and Irreplaceable.
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