Google Chrome is one of the most extensively used browsers around the world. It is loved by everyone belonging to any age group. Be it a student, a teacher, or a parent, Google Chrome has something to offer for everyone. With its latest updates, it has always outdone itself by bringing the latest features to help its users.
Google add-ons are a great way to provide users with features that are not readily available on our browser. Be it classes or work, you need to sit hours in front of your desktop to do everything.
Since all the classes are conducted online now, it becomes difficult for teachers to manage their work and time effortlessly. However, one can always seek help from Google add-ons.
After COVID hit us, my mother who is a teacher herself was concerned with how she will manage her classes. To ease it for her, I introduced her to various chrome add-ons that would make her work easier and better.
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Let’s have a look at the best extensions for teachers on Google Chrome browser —
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Kami
If you are looking for an extension that will help you sort your assignments and grade them efficiently without wasting any time, Kami is for you. It is trusted by millions around the globe.
With Kami, you can transform anything into a teaching space. No matter what.
Related: How to Download and Set up Kami Chrome Extension?
Some of Kami important features are:
- It can transform an image or PDF into an interactive learning resource.
- It helps you collaborate with students in real-time.
- You can grade and return assignments flawlessly.
- You can present anything on screen and annotate it accordingly.
- You can assign work and grade them at once with feedback.
However, the loading of documents or other such files can take quite some time that wastes the time of your classes.
Classwork Zoom
Are you concerned about your students not doing their assignments well? Are you worried about them applying enough effort?
If you answered yes to all the above questions, Classwork Zoom is going to make things relatively easier for you.
Some of Classwork Zoom prime features are:
- It visualizes student work over Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and so on.
- You can evaluate the work of the whole class at once.
- It is an extension made for teachers by teachers.
- You can have a closer look at each student’s efforts.
- It can be easily linked to Google Classroom.
However, this feature will only when helpful when you are using Google Classroom with your students. If you are using a different app, this may fail to work.
InsertLearning
If your students get bored easily, InsertLearning is here at your rescue. It will not only make your classes fun but also highly interactive.
This extension has been designed in a way to turn even the most boring of websites into an interactive learning resource.
Several of InsertLearning prominent features are:
- It can turn any website into an interactive classroom.
- You can insert images, videos, or even sticky notes to a website.
- Students can highlight and add their notes as well.
- You can see the annotations by students in real-time.
- You can assign a lesson to the whole class at once.
Although it is packed with so many useful features, it has its share of demerits. The lessons can only be shared in Google Classroom and not on other platforms.
Google Keep
Are you always running out of important data at the last moment of your class? Do you find it difficult to recall the important points?
Well, worry not. With Google Keep, you can highlight and save all your important notes.
To name a few of Google Keep’s important features:
- You can save text, images, or even URLs.
- You can even make notes on already saved content.
- You can also add labels to your notes.
- All of your notes are synced automatically on Google Keep.
However, sometimes the UI may lag and you’ll find it difficult to mark or highlight all your notes at all times.
Dualless
Are you a multi-tasker and want to manage your time well in the same? There may be a possibility that your monitor may not support your multi-tasking.
You do not have to think about it anymore since Dualless will split the screen into two for you.
Some of Dualless’s remarkable features are:
- You can split the current browser window into a pair.
- You can resize the windows as per your wish.
- The split window can also take full screen.
- You can even duplicate the current page on a different window.
Although it is so great, it can have problems in terms of its functionality. It may lag sometimes and take longer than usual to load completely.
SmallPDF
Some apps and websites have set a limit on the size of PDFs that can be uploaded or viewed in them. In such a case, a SmallPDF Chrome extension comes handy.
With this, you can compress or convert your PDFs with just a single click.
SmallPDF extension is packed with loads of features. Some of them are:
- You can compress the PDFs as much as you like.
- You can convert PDF into Word format or vice versa.
- You can also edit your PDF files.
- You also have access to merge or split your PDF files.
- You can add compressed attachments to emails
However, the features available in the free version of the extension are limited and most of the useful features come with the Pro account.
Screencastify
We all can agree on the fact that visuals have far more impact on students than just simple text or audio. To simplify it further, Screencastify is here to help.
With the help of Screencastify, you can record, edit, and trim videos.
Related: How to Screen Record Video on Chrome Browser?
Several of Screencastify’s amazing features are:
- You can record videos with your webcam or capture something on the screen.
- You can edit or compress videos as per your needs.
- All the videos are synced across Google Drive.
- You can directly share it with your Google Classroom.
- You can enable your audio with every captured video.
However, it may not work efficiently at all times and cause some issues that may need fixing later.
Mote
There is a high possibility that your students may fail to understand things that have no audio or explanation attached to them. Worry not as the Mote Chrome extension will solve all your problems.
It enables you to add voice or audio notes to documents, slides, or even assignments.
Some of Mote’s prominent features are:
- You can create voice notes for any website you want.
- You can add audio or voice notes to documents, slides, or even Gmail.
- You can insert voice commands or feedback in Google Slides.
- It enables you to provide feedback or ask questions to students.
- It supports more than 20 languages.
However, the audio may take longer to be added to the slides and documents. Longer audio clips may also pose a problem.
Bottom Line: Chrome Extensions for Teachers
Chrome extensions have been proved to be helpful for many people around the world. No matter which age group they belong to or what they do, Chrome has something in store for everyone. If you’re working at a law firm or a publishing house, Chrome extensions have something or the other that will appeal to you. It is no different for teachers as well.
Since the beginning of this pandemic, teachers have been suffering a lot as they’ve to do everything from the comfort of their homes. They’ve to interact and grade their students who are sitting miles away from her. Henceforth, I’ve made a list of the best Chrome extensions that will make a teacher’s work easier and more efficient.
I helped my mother with these Chrome extensions too and set them up for her so that she can always be on the run with her students and not struggle with the same. She has been very happy about it and can work in peace now.
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