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Amazing Chrome Apps & Extensions
To Enhance Teaching & Learning
tinyurl.com/iste15chromeapps
Meredith MartinSTEM Teacher & EdTech
Consultantwww.techforteachers.com
@geekyteach
Mike MarottaRESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional
www.mmatp.com@mmatp
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob
them of tomorrow.John Dewey
Getting StartedThe amazing Chrome Web Store!
Welcome to the Web Store!
Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/ to access all of the great apps and extensions available.
Apps▧ Applications and
websites that open directly in your browser.
▧ Can be found when you open a new tab.
What’s The Difference
Extensions▧ Tools that run in the
background.▧ Can be found on the
right side of your browser toolbar.
Log In To Chrome
Logging in to Chrome allows you to save and access your bookmarks,
settings, apps, and extensions across multiple devices. Access through the settings on Chrome.
Indispensable Tools
Before we get to the tools .......
Extensity (X)Extensity is my most useful extension. It gives a quick and easy access to all of the installed extensions and allows me to turn them on or off with one click.
AdBlock (X)I hate ads on websites, especially when students are researching. AdBlock removes all types of ads from webpages. AdBlock even removes ads from YouTube videos!
OneTab (X)OneTab is great for tab junkies like me. With one click it will consolidate your open tabs into a single page - which you can then share as a webpage!
Save To Google Drive (X)Quickly save images or entire webpages to your Google Drive. Be sure to right click on the icon and go into settings to change the format for webpages. I recommend saving as a Google Doc.
Data Saver (X)Data Saver is an extension that compresses webpages to save bandwidth. This is a great tool if you have monthly data limits, or just want pages to load a little faster. It is currently in Beta.
Reading & Writing Tools
Readability (X)Clear the clutter from webpages for an easier reading experience. Change font, size, margins, and contrast.Export files as .ePub
Google Dictionary (X)Highlight a word and click for definition. Many words also have audio pronunciation.
Beeline Reader (X)Apply a gradient to text to make following the lines easier. Also allows you to enable OpenDyslexic Font.
EasyBib (X)The easiest way to cite webpages and articles. Collect citations into projects on the Easybib website.
Padlet Mini (X)Padlet as a bookmarker. Create pages and easily bookmark collaboratively.
Webpage Sticky Notes (X)Add sticky notes to any webpage. Notes remain even if you leave the page and come back later.
Assistive Tech
SpeakIt (X)Text to speech tool. Read entire webpages aloud, or just a selection. Adjust speaking rate and more under Options.
Read & Write For Google (X)The Swiss Army Knife of tools. Highlight, define, text to speech, collate highlights, and more! Free Pro account for teachers: http://goo.gl/LzAt2J
Snapverter (A)App that works with RW4GTake picture with phoneUpload to GDriveApp performs OCRRead aloud with RW4G
Snap & Read Universal (X)Read accessible and inaccessible textDynamic Text LevelingELL Support
Co:Writer Universal (A) (X)Word prediction supportTopic DictionariesApp & Extension
Announcify (X)Text to speech supportProvides focus during read aloud process
Fluency Tutor (A)Support for struggling readersDevelop oral reading fluencyImprove comprehensionStudent and Teacher Apps
High Contrast (X)Change the contrast on your screen. A great solution for eyestrain!
Mic Note (A)Superb for students who struggle with note taking. Records audio as you enter any type of notes, then playback any section of the audio with your notes. Free 30 day trial with 45 mins per note, $7.99 for pro version.
Dictanote (A)Another speech to text app. Simple to useDictate text into word processing window
Write Space (A)The simplest word processor there is. No distractions, no tools, just white on black text for ease of typing. Text can be copied and pasted into other programs.
Newsela (A)Newsela publishes daily news articles at 5 reading levels from grades 3–12 to drive gains in literacy.
Speech Pad (A)A useful speech to text tool. Many options, including transcription of audio and video files.
Turn Off The Lights (X)Watch web videos without distractions. With a single click on the lamp button, the page will fade to dark. And automatically focus on the video. By clicking on it again, the page will return to normal.
Other Awesome Tools
Goo.gl (X)Easily shorten those long URLs! Case sensitive links, includes statistics for links and a QR code.
SnagIt (X)Fantastic tool from TechSmith. Take and annotate screenshots, and also record video/audio from your screen. Great for flipping the classroom.
1-Click Timer (X)A quick and easy timer right in your browser.
iChrome New Tab (X)Customize your Chrome New Tab Page with tons of customizable widgets.
Just For Fun
We All Need A Little Humor In Our Day
▧ nCage (X)▧ Hey Girl (X)▧ EdTech Substitutions (X)
Get Ready: Impulse Purchase!
ChromebitComing Summer 2015
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