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3 Minute Tip: Install Snag it (FREE) in your Chrome Browser - YouTube

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3 Minute Tip: Install Snag it (FREE) in your Chrome Browser - YouTube

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3 Minute Tip: Install Snag it (FREE) in your Chrome Browser

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Learn how to install the Snagit Extension in your Chrome Browser for FREE and use it to capture part of a web page for safe keeping or use in a Google Forms Quiz, presentation, etc.

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15+ Great Chrome Extensions for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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15+ Great Chrome Extensions for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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The thing about Chrome extensions is that you need to be careful with the ones you install on your Chrome browser; some might cause loading time issues and others might cause the sudden crushes that Chrome is known for. Therefore, choose only the add-ons that you think can really be helpful to you and if it happened that you installed an extension and then later on realized that you don't use it at all, go to your Chrome settings and get it deleted. Another work-around for problems caused by installing too many extensions on your browser is to download the extensions you need and put them in 'disabled' mode, activate them only when you need them. Here is how to do it :

1- Click on customize button to open the drop down menu

2- Click on Tools, then on extensions

3- Uncheck the " enable" button in front of the extension you want to disable . Chrome automatically saves your changes.

Now check out the list of some great Chrome extensions created by Link Jake Duncan.

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15+ Great Chrome Extensions for Teachers

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The thing about Chrome extensions is that you need to be careful with the ones you install on your Chrome browser; some might cause loading time issues and others might cause the sudden crushes that Chrome is known for.

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50 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions For Teachers

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50 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions For Teachers

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by TeachThought Staff

Google Chrome is, increasingly, where it's at.

Google Chrome become the de facto internet browser, passing Internet Explorer for the first time after a five-year free-fall from Microsoft's out-of-favor software. Fast forward to today, and StatCounter paints an even bleaker picture for Google Chrome competition, with Safari, Firefox, and IE combined still below Chrome's nearly-50% market share.

While the real story is more complicated, with Microsoft bundling IE with windows giving it a huge built-in user-base, the rise of Google Chromebooks, Apple's elegant-but-iOS-only Safari, and overall a subtle shift in mobile away from browsers to apps muddling the picture even further, what's truly "the best" or "most popular" browser isn't cut-and-dry.

But for the here and now, as far as browsers are concerned, Google Chrome is king, and part of what makes it great are Google Chrome Extensions.
What Are Google Chrome Extensions?
As explained by Google themselves, Google Chrome Extensions are "applications that run inside the Chrome browser and provide additional functionality, integration with third party websites or services, and customized browsing experiences." While there is some grey area between Google apps, extensions, and simply shortcuts to websites, the right extensions can turn your browser into a Swiss-army knife of utility and efficiency.
What Is The Benefit Of An Extension For Teachers?
They can make things simple, more accessible, more visible, more compelling, more convenient-there are dozens of potential benefits to you in your classroom. Clip a web page to Evernote with a single button push. Look up a reference. Model for students how to add a citation. Send a link to colleagues without opening another tab. Find a useful resource for a lesson? Scoop it. Tweet it. Pin It. Find a post you want to read? Don't email it to yourself-use Pocket.

The criteria we used to choose each extension? The extension had to increase your efficiency, provide a benefit to content/curriculum, allow you to connect with other teachers/parents/students, or enhance your workflow as an educator. If it has the potential to meet one of these four criteria, it was included.
Too Many Extensions?
Before skimming through these and installing 25 of your favorites, note that too many extensions can slow your browser down, and speed is one of Chrome's other talents. Don't rob Peter to pay Paul.

There is no standard for how many extensions you should use-your mileage may vary here. The speed of your PC, your available memory, your WiFi speed, how many tabs you keep open, and more can all impact your browser's apparent speed, so add and remove extensions (it's as simple as a few clicks-see the video above) to optimize your setup so that Chrome remains snappy and useful to you as a teacher.
50 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions For Teachers

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50 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions For Teachers

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by TeachThought Staff Google Chrome is, increasingly, where it's at. Google Chrome become the de facto internet browser, passing Internet Explorer for the first time after a five-year free-fall from Microsoft's out-of-favor software. Fast forward to today, and StatCounter paints an even bleaker picture for Google Chrome competition, with Safari, Firefox, and IE combined still below Chrome's nearly-50% market share.

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A Handy Google Chrome Cheat Sheet!
I have put together a quick Google Chrome Cheat Sheet for those of you new to the browser, or looking to learn more about this powerful tool. I've included the "Anatomy of Chrome," as well as keyboard shortcuts for Mac and PC. This a great reference guide for new and experienced users.

Google Chrome Cheat Sheet

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I have put together a quick Google Chrome Cheat Sheet for those of you new to the browser, or looking to learn more about this powerful tool. I've included the "Anatomy of Chrome," as well as keyboard shortcuts for Mac and PC. This a great reference guide for new and experienced users.

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3 Text-to-Speech Chrome Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and ELL

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3 Text-to-Speech Chrome Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and ELL

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Using Google Chrome Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and English Language Learners

Google Chrome has so much to offer teachers and students, AND there are so many fantastic apps and extensions to support struggling readers. Text-to-speech is a great way to support struggling readers-it's reading with your ears!

Benefits of Text-to-Speech for Readers

Relieves the burden of decoding

Focus on comprehension

Improve fluency and endurance

Identify and correct more errors

There are several text-to-speech apps and extensions. Below are three that I find useful for the classroom.

Chrome Speak It!
I like this one for its ease and simplicity. Simply highlight the text, right-click and choose, "SpeakIt!"

Announcify
This is probably one of the more popular text-to-speech extensions among educators. This cute little birdie sits in your extension toolbar. When you find an article or selection of text on the web that you would like it to read, just click on the little birdie.There is an added bonus with this one! Not only does it read the text, but it opens the article in a new window and it gets rid of the ads and chaos around the article so that young readers can stay focused. But wait, there's more! It also blurs out the paragraphs that are not being read so it keeps the readers on the correct paragraph. The audio in the video below is not great, but will show you what it can do.

Read&Write for Google

This last one if my favorite, and is made by Texthelp, who makes a lot of great tools for education! While I am just sharing one feature of this tool today, it is loaded with other features to support learning! (We will revisit those later.) The Read&Write for Google extension is free for teachers. Be sure you follow the directions in the Chrome Web Store.

This little beauty has a purple puzzle piece as its icon, and it resides in the Omnibox (search box) in Chrome. Click it to open the toolbar, and then click the play button for it to read the text on the screen. BONUS! This feature works on websites as well as Google Docs! Below is a quick video overview of the tool.

What are your favorite Chrome Apps and Extensions to support struggling readers? Please share in the comments below!Kasey Bell will be presenting at the following upcoming events:

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3 Text-to-Speech Chrome Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and ELL

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Using Google Chrome Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and English Language Learners Google Chrome has so much to offer teachers and students, AND there are so many fantastic apps and extensions to support struggling readers. Text-to-speech is a great way to support struggling readers--it's reading with your ears!

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Shake Up Learning's Favorite Chrome Extensions

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Shake Up Learning's Favorite Chrome Extensions

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Shake Up Learning's Favorite Chrome Extensions
BIG UPDATE! I have taken my lists and expanded it into a Chrome App & Extension Database with 100's of apps and extensions for teachers and students. Filter and search to find exactly what you need! CLICK HERE to View the Database.
What are Extensions? Extensions are installed in the browser and give you added features and abilities to customize your browser.

Warning! Running too many extensions at once can slow your browser down. This list is a great place to start, but pick and choose what ones you need or want to try. And be sure to grab the Extensity extension so you can turn extensions off when you do not need them.

Below are a few of my favorite Google Chrome extensions.

Add support to the omnibox to search in Google Drive.
Type "drive" in your omnibox, press <space> and look for something in your Google Drive.

Read & Write for Google

Great for struggling readers and writers, and ELL!

Hear words, passages, or whole documents read aloud with easy-to-follow dual color highlighting

See the meaning of words explained with text and picture dictionaries

Hear text translated into other languages

Predicts the next word as you type

Watch this video to learn more!

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Shake Up Learning's Favorite Chrome Extensions

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BIG UPDATE! I have taken my lists and expanded it into a Chrome App & Extension Database with 100's of apps and extensions for teachers and students. Filter and search to find exactly what you need! CLICK HERE to View the Database. What are Extensions?