Chrome Extensions & Apps by Pamela Lewis https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3 Add one of your favorite apps and extensions to this Padlet! Make sure you include a hyperlink to it from the Chrome webstore. en-us 2018-08-29 17:47:30 UTC 2023-03-14 10:28:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png SketchPad https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/284632156 I like this because it gives kids another way to be creative and to show their learning.

I would use this to have kids write stories, practice math, and practice sight words.]]> 2018-09-22 13:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/284632156 CodeSpark Academy https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290505365 One thing we are trying to focus on this year is coding in elementary school and especially the earlier grades. I think this app could be the answer I was looking for - thanks!


]]> 2018-10-08 22:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290505365 ToonTastic https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290902563 I have been trying to come up with ways to make book reports more engaging and interactive. This app seems like an excellent way to create a "non-traditional" book report that will demonstrate student learning and be fun to use as well.]]> 2018-10-09 17:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290902563 Duolingo https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290980673 Duolingo is a great resource for students who want to practice their language acquisition skills. It's a great review for those who had a language class in high school or college and forgotten everything, and it's also a great way to learn new vocabulary. ]]> 2018-10-09 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/290980673 Extensity mlougee https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/291780996 Ok, this may seem small.  However, for the bit of OCD I have, my tool bar got really crowded adding extensions.  And, I was having an issue remembering what each new icon meant.  So, Extensity puts them all on a list, with just the one icon.  Click the icon, and all your extensions are there, in a full name format.
This will be a time saver/stress saver in the classroom, and when preparing student materials.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extensity/jjmflmamggggndanpgfnpelongoepncg?hl=en]]> 2018-10-11 15:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/291780996 Mayra Rondon https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/293103569 I will start using Duolingo, I am always using differents tool to help my students learning a second language using technology
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/duolingo-learn-languages-free]]> 2018-10-15 23:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/293103569 EquatIO https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/296638191 I struggle to remember all the shortcuts for typing math equations.  This extension allows me to type, speak, or sketch an equation or graph and EquatIO will transpose it for me  in a Google Doc.  I will use this extension to create exit tickets, quizzes, worksheets, etc.
https://equatio.texthelp.com

]]> 2018-10-24 18:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/296638191 Que Spillman https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/297814632 As a math teacher, I really like EquatIO extension and the Desmos graphing calculator app. I think these would be useful in the classroom. The extension makes creating assessments easier by allowing us to type up equations and expressions.

EquatIO: 
https://equatio.texthelp.com

desmos app: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/desmos-graphing-calculator
]]> 2018-10-28 22:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/297814632 S. Kolhoff - Duolingo https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/305745170 I'm looking forward to using this in my classroom, both on my computer and on the students' chromebooks. It will be fun to have them do it together in class, but it is another good tool for them to practice the language on their own time - after finishing their work in class or at home! ]]> 2018-11-19 01:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/305745170 SketchPad https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/316568182 In a Social Studies classroom, vocabulary is always an important objective. Writing sentences and definitions gets boring quickly. I get creative when I can, and sometimes require students to draw definitions. Recently, I've had students draw symbols using google draw, but there are some limitations. This extension that I've checked out called sketchPad allows students to draw and save very easily.

Check it out:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sketchpad/eekbbmglbfldjpgbmajenafphnfjonnc/related  ]]> 2018-12-23 18:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/316568182 SketchPad and Prodigy https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339304597 My students love prodigy, although I do find that they try to get on it, even when it's not time.  I am constantly trying to find ways to allow my students to present their work in new ways, and the SketchPad looks like it will do the trick!
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sketchpad/eekbbmglbfldjpgbmajenafphnfjonnc]]> 2019-03-08 14:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339304597 Tab Glue https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339368432 I love this extension because it allows me to quickly put my tabs side by side. I used to get so frustrated trying to minimize and move pages. I plan to use this when planning.]]> 2019-03-08 16:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339368432 EMOJIONE https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339446118 It has a lot more variations than what I've seen in other emoji apps.]]> 2019-03-08 19:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339446118 I found a link to an app that I didn't know existed and I am excited to try it. It is called Science Journal by Google. It would be great to be able to make my interactive journal in my science classes both digital and on paper. If I don't use it this year, I will definitely look into using it next year! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/science-journal-by-google https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339483492 2019-03-08 21:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/339483492 Tab Glue- Matt Allender https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/341078927 I really like this extension. It took me a while to figure out but I'm excited to use it. Often while writing IEP's I have another page open. This will help increase producitivety by not having to switch back and forth from tab to tab. Here is the link:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/tab%20glue]]> 2019-03-13 20:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/341078927 Mr. Technology-Math Tools https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/364145849 Math Tools:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/math-tools/ngeipjajooddgpedkfobklklflllhppn

As a Math teacher, I loved the EquatIO extension and Desmos app. However, that changed when I found the Math Tools extension. The Math Tools extension uses a SUPER calculator with an ability to graph, type, or handwrite equations. Equation cropping allows inputing equations into docs & forms easier.

This will allow me to let kids that struggle to express their functions through writing to show and be more elaborate in their math.]]> 2019-05-28 19:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/364145849 Duolingo https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/364181501 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/duolingo
Honestly, I liked Duolingo the most. This might give students a great head start on the required foreign language classes they will take in high school. I added this as an app on my phone as well. It's fun, educational, and does a great job of "rewarding" your progress in creative ways. ]]> 2019-05-28 23:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/364181501 Grammerly https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/365972165 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-for-chrome/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen
I like this app because I use so many different word processing applications within a day and not all of them have a spell-check built in. Additionally, when I type letters and emails that need to go home traditional spell check catches basic typos, but doesn't help in cases where I've mis-typed a real word instead of something I meant to say. Communicating with parents is the most time-consuming part of my job that is not actually teaching kids, so it's good to have any tool that will help me to streamline the process. ]]> 2019-06-05 22:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/365972165 Grammarly https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/368806590 https://chrome.google.com/.../grammarly...chrome/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlh...
I like this app because it helps me to write better, as English is my second language.  I can use the app to help me create grammatically correct sentences. This is important for me, especially when communicating with parents and colleagues.]]> 2019-06-23 14:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/368806590 Epic! https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/369871039 I love this app because it has what it says, "Unlimited books for kids." What a great way to get books into kids hands without having to buy the books myself. This will allow me to have a variety of books on different levels so that there is something for everyone! This will also allow my kindergartners to begin to navigate technology in a fun way, finding all sorts of books they may enjoy, and teaching themselves at the same time. ]]> 2019-07-01 22:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/369871039 Reverso Translate cdevivo https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/371364007 I am new to this extension but it looks like it is a language translation tool that flows smoother than Google translate and has less translation glitches.


]]> 2019-07-16 23:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/371364007 Vooks https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/492673008 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/vooks
I love this app because our beginning readers can listen independently to stories which are not on their reading level. This allows them to grow their love of reading by exposing them to new books. The app can be used for free time or class comprehension..]]> 2020-04-04 18:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/492673008 Melissa Stevenson https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499305103 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/awesome-screenshot-screen/nlipoenfbbikpbjkfpfillcgkoblgpmj
I love this app as when I need just a picture of what is on my screen, partially or in full I can easily get the picture.

]]> 2020-04-08 18:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499305103 Kelly Moore https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499550659 Read & Write for Google Chrome
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd
I work with struggling readers, so this app is helpful to read text from websites or documents and define new words. It also has an assistive keyboard that uses a font that is easier for kids with dyslexia to see. ]]> 2020-04-08 21:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499550659 OneTab https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499760702 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall?hl=en
I always have ten or more tabs open. OneTab would save up to 95% of memory and reduce tab clutter.
I plan to use OneTab to clean up my tabs and I would be able to use Google Hangout without my tabs showing. ]]> 2020-04-09 02:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/499760702 EPIC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/500996282 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getepic.Epic

I am always looking for ways to keep my kids interested and engaged throughout the day. I love EPIC because it has unlimited stories for the kids to listen to throughout the day.  It is nice to pull up EPIC while the kids are eating a snack or need a quick break.  

]]> 2020-04-09 17:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/500996282 Natalie Knight https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/501256538 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/readwrite

Working with struggling readers, this app would be a huge help for my students during individual work time. They would be able to better comprehend a text because it is being read to them. ]]> 2020-04-09 20:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/501256538 Bill Shields https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/506555424 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blocksi-web-filter/pgmjaihnmedpcdkjcgigocogcbffgkbn

Working in security is not only for the physical. Web browsing security is also important. Keep the kids safe from bad places and people. 
Blocksi is the #1 rated extension for Web & Youtube Filtering, Time Management and trend analysis for Chrome and Chromebooks.]]> 2020-04-14 14:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/506555424 Daniel Evans https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/511507775 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/duolingo

Working on new languages can help anyone expand their attention and focus. That can help with anything they continue to work on.]]> 2020-04-16 19:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/511507775 Anthony D https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/513492942 AdblockPlus
Being in the gym and needed to run our pacer test weekly, this will help us not have the interruption of the advertisements from youtube. We also have tunes Fridays so this will help cut the commercials out too.]]> 2020-04-17 18:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/513492942 Sheryl Poveda https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/521118107 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/print-friendly-pdf/ohlencieiipommannpdfcmfdpjjmeolj/related
I am a health assistant and sometimes need to print off medical information from a site. Looking forward to giving this a try and save time cutting out all the ads.]]> 2020-04-21 18:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/521118107 H Olsen https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/526316819 http://www.awesomescreenshot.com
When needing to give step by step directions

]]> 2020-04-23 16:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/526316819 Jessica C https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/529329454 Refocus: Increase your Focus and Productivity
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rofocus-increase-your-foc/olomkelphccokjjidpagjpihlnemlpng?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon&authuser=1
I have problem focusing when I'm sitting down for more than fifteen minutes at a time. This app is a great way to keep your mind from wandering when your trying to get work done. I use it all the time when I'm working on my computer. ]]> 2020-04-24 21:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/529329454 Eleanor Lambert https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/545806058 Custom Cursors for Chrome.
https://custom-cursor.com/ 
I am excited to change my cursors for my students. I do a lot of screen sharing in class and I look forward to engaging my students with the cursors change. They could even choose the cursor for a class reward. I also find it extremely entertaining to have a custom made tardis cursor flying through my new Google space background. ]]> 2020-05-02 16:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/545806058 Daniela Notarnicola https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/550034988 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I love the Adblock plus. For Online classes which we are doing at the moment it is fantastic !! I can show a video without interruptions. I love it!!

Also of course it is great for personal use, too.]]> 2020-05-04 17:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/550034988 The Scissor Tab https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/555848058 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/scissors%20and%20glue

I have been looking for a way to copy data from Schoology gradebook to Maestro. Scissor tab seems like a good way to line up these data bases and copy from the former to the latter]]> 2020-05-06 20:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/555848058 AdBlockPlus https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/565453419 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb
I've been using this extension for probably three years to keep the annoying adds away which take away valuable time. After reviewing some of the resources in the PZ training I'm going ot look at the Duolingo App as well to start learning Spanish. I use it on my phone but adding an app? Yes please. ]]> 2020-05-11 16:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/565453419 Evan Headrick https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/578969931 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/quick-create-plus/cofbabcghomgglkjdekepjclhojimanb
Quick Create Plus

This is a nice shortcut to creating all kinds of Google Docs, so that I don't have to navigate to the appropriate webpage.]]> 2020-05-18 05:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/578969931 Annelise Robinson https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/595873692 Dreambox Learning Math
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/dreambox-learning-math

I love how the lessons are short enough to be warm up activities or exit tickets but are interactive math games you can adapt to your specific age group/students needs. I also really appreciate the focus on understanding math concepts rather than just rote memorization or procedures. 

I would likely use this as a part of a math station and pair it with another activity to be completed in small group stations.]]> 2020-05-26 23:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/595873692 Lanee' VanSant https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/660351810 2020-07-22 18:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/plewis8/oiznlwhik7q3/wish/660351810