Google Chrome Browser: A great resource for educators

When our district first switched over to using Google Chrome for our daily work environment I was really excited because it would allow me to work better with my Digital Photography students, little did I know then how much I would grow to appreciate, and honestly depend on all the options that the Google Chrome browser has to offer me as an educator.  If you don't have it, I suggest you download it here - Google Chrome

If you are not using Google Chrome as a teacher, I cannot express enough how many opportunities you are missing out on to communicate with your students, or even to give them essential life skills they will need to have to be successful in the work force.  Google Chrome as a browser allows you to add Apps, Extensions, and other resources that can be useful tools for you or your students to use.

Apps - Web Based Applications that are designed to be used in your browser.  Allows you to do things such as create files (written documents, slide presentations, data sheets, etc...), edit photos, and listen to music without installing software on your computer or Chromebook.

Extensions - These are custom features that you can add to your Google Chrome Browser. Some extensions include sharing information with your Google Classrooms easier, and others help with grammar problems while using emailing or typing. 

Google Keep - Note taking Application that is available for students as a mobile app and web application.  Not only is it great for helping to organize student's notes, but they can also use it as an alarm to help them keep them on task and even more organized. 

Google Chrome as a browser is very fast and was built to process information in a speedily manner, it is also very intuitive and simple to use and navigate.  Google Chrome also grants you access to many great features, such as cloud storage, digital classrooms to communicate with students, calendars, and much more that will be discussed as this blog continues.  With the ability to communicate with students so strongly in a digital manner it helps to move to a paperless environment, while also meeting kids in their method of learning, and allowing for stronger communication and giving feedback to students as they work.  

Below are two videos that were shared by a teacher of mine that I would like to share with you.  I found them both to be helpful and hope you do too! 

8 Outstanding Chrome Tips!

 

How to use Google Chrome to 

  improve student efficiency

Ok, now get out there and start exploring your 

       📷Picture Perfect📷 opportunities!!!