Tag: Chrome extension

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Toucan – Learning a Language

Toucan is a Chrome extension for learning a new language while you browse the Internet. There are no flashcards or study sessions. Just sign up and go on about your daily routine.

When you visit a website, Toucan will translate certain words and phrases on the page into the language you are wanting to learn. Toucan does not have any interest in tracking your moves on the Internet or what you are buying. It’s just not their thing.

You can watch your progress grow and stay motivated. What better way to learn as you surf!

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GoFullPage

Screenshots are great for making tutorials or adding visuals to lessons, but have you ever needed to capture a screenshot of an entire webpage?

GoFullPage is a Chrome extension that will allow you to do just that – capture an entire webpage and then download it as a png file or a pdf file. Chrome extensions may be monitored and controlled through the technology department. If you have difficulty obtaining this tool from the Chrome Web Store, then contact technology for approval. I share this because it may be something you want for your personal use.

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The link above is a sample of my webpage saved as a pdf.

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Picture-in-Picture Chrome Extension

Are you a multitasker with numerous windows open on your desktop? How would you like to watch videos in a floating window that remains on top of all other windows so you can keep an eye on what you’re watching while interacting with other sites, or applications?

This is even a nice thing to use for calming, stress-reducing videos. Yes, you can play them in the background without the extension but some of the calming videos have live motion, like a waterfall, a creek, the rain, etc. Give it a try! Add the Picture-in-Picture chrome extension by Google and then find your video. Click on the PiP extension in the top right area of your Chrome browser to activate and you are in business.

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Dualless Chrome Extension

Do you miss not having the capability of being able to split screens on your chromebook? Well, check out Chrome’s Dualless extension. This feature lets you choose a ratio for how you want your screen split. Once installed from the Chrome Web Store, you click on the Chrome extension in the top right corner of your Chrome browser, select your display setting, and you’ve got a dual-like monitor display. Love it! Got to have it!

For those who don’t have dual monitors, this extension is for you.
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Chrome Remote Desktop

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to give remote control of your computer and mouse to another person in a Google Meet meeting?

This could be useful if you wanted your student to do an activity on your computer. Introducing, Chrome Remote Desktop, a Google extension that can be used with Google Meet to accomplish just that.

Eric Curts, Google expert explains how to install the extension and shows two different ways to give remote control of your computer and mouse to someone else. His 11-minute video is worth a look. How great is this for teaching math remotely?

Please note: the extension works well off site, however, if you should experience any problems on the ccps domain, then it will have to go through technology for approval. At the time of this posting, I had no means off testing the extension on the domain.