Google Chrome Tutorial

Recommended Apps and Extensions for Google Chrome

Screencastify

Screencastify is a very helpful extension which allows you to record your computer’s screen, or chrome tab window, and then upload this directly to Google Classrooms. You can add it to chrome by visiting this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/screencastify-screen-vide/mmeijimgabbpbgpdklnllpncmdofkcpn?authuser=2

To start, once added, press on the icon at the top of chrome, and then once you are happy with your settings, press on ‘Record’ to start your recording. It is worth noting that with the free version, the maximum recording time is 5 minutes …

Once you have stopped the recording, a new window will appear which will display your video. If you are happy with it, you are able to share it directly to your Google Classroom …

You are also simply able to trim the beginning and end of your video too. To do this click and drag the scissors at either end of the video timeline to your desired points. Press on ‘Save trim’ when you are happy with this …

Google Drawings

Google Drawings allows you to create various visual resources such as flowcharts, and diagrams. This is available for all Staff & Pupils to use. This has been added to all chrome browsers in school. You can add this to chrome by visiting this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-drawings/mkaakpdehdafacodkgkpghoibnmamcme

Google Drawings is also a part of Google Docs. To use it click on Insert, then Drawing …

Bitmoji

Bitmoji is an extension which allows you to create your own personalised avatar – which can be shared and used on documents. This is a good visual tool. It is important to note that it requires you to link your Snapchat account to it. This is an optional extension for staff use only. You can add this to chrome by visiting this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bitmoji/bfgdeiadkckfbkeigkoncpdieiiefpig?hl=en …

Once signed in, click on the ‘Bitmoji’ icon on Google Chrome, and select your image …

Lucidcharts

Lucidcharts is an add-on for the G-Suite range of programs which allows you to create and share flowcharts and logic diagrams. You are able to insert previously made diagrams into Docs/Sheets/Slides, as well as creating one from within there. This is for staff use only and is not installed as standard. You can install this visiting this link: https://gsuite.google.com/u/0/marketplace/app/lucidchart_diagrams/7081045131?pann=slides_addon_widget …

Once added you can access the below screen by going to ‘Add-ons’ – ‘Lucidcharts Diagrams’ …

Dualless

Dualless is an extension which can be used to split your browser windows on your screen, allowing you to easily manage your Chrome windows. The ratio can be adjusted according to your needs. You may find this useful during Live lessons when you would like to keep track of your class, whilst looking at something else on another tab. This extension is for staff only and is not installed as standard. To install it, visit this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dualless/bgdpkilkheacbboffppjgceiplijhfpd?hl=es-NI …

To access this extension, once installed press on the icon on the Google Chrome extensions bar, and choose your desired split ratio …

Mote

Mote is an extension which works with the G-Suite range of programs which allows you to leave voice comments on student’s work. The student does not need this extenison installed to listen to your voice notes, but they can if they wish. This extension is for Staff use, but students working on a computer could also install if they are able to. This extension is not installed as standard, but you can add it by visiting this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mote-voice-commenting-for/ajphlblkfpppdpkgokiejbjfohfohhmk/related?authuser=2 …

To activate it, highlight the text you would like to comment on, right click and then click on ‘Comment’. You can then speak into your microphone once you press on the ‘Mote’ button next to the text box …