Five most helpful chrome extensions that are free and perfect for your classroom

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Are you always on the hunt for tools to make your classroom life a little easier? I totally get it, being a teacher is no walk in the park. That's why we decided to share with you the Top five favourite Chrome extensions that have made a huge difference for our teaching community and for me in the classroom.

From capturing screenshots to language tools powered by Artificial Intelligence, Chrome offers an array of extensions to help us streamline our work and make our day-to-day tasks more efficient and manageable. The personalized experience that these extensions offer has made Google's browser an essential tool for teachers everywhere.

However, with thousands of Chrome extensions available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right ones. And that's why in today’s newsletter, we decided to introduce you to some of the most utilitarian extensions on Google Chrome. These five cool extensions will help enhance your browsing experience and take your productivity to the next level.

So, let's dive in!

1. Google Keep (Free - Unlimited Use)

Google Keep is one of the best Chrome extensions for teachers and students alike. With Google Keep, you can easily bookmark pages, post notes, and set reminders without having to switch tabs. This extension is especially useful if your school uses Google Suite products almost exclusively, as it integrates seamlessly with other Google tools.

If you're looking for a simple and effective tool for keeping your notes, tasks, and reminders in one place, Google Keep is definitely worth checking out. A popular alternative is the Diigo web collector

2. Adobe Acrobat (Free - Limited Use)

Adobe’s Acrobat is a powerful tool that can make your life as a teacher much easier. This Chrome extension allows you to edit any lesson plan right in your browser, without the need to switch to a separate program. You can extract specific pages from a document, split it into multiple documents, or merge multiple documents into one. With Adobe Acrobat, you have the flexibility to make changes and adjustments to your lesson plans with ease.

Not only that, but this tool also provides you with the ability to add comments, highlights, and annotations directly to your lesson plans, making it a great option for collaborative projects with other teachers.

3. Annotate (Free - Limited Use)

Annotate is another must-have Chrome extension for teachers. What sets Annotate apart is its ability to stay in sync, even as you navigate through a long page. This feature gives you the flexibility to move down a page and come back to your annotations without worrying about them getting out of place.

One of the best things about Annotate is its real-time capabilities. If you're annotating during a screen-sharing session while teaching your class, your students will be able to see your annotations in real-time. This makes it an ideal tool for interactive lessons and helps to keep your students engaged and focused.

4. Loom (Free - For Educators)

Loom is a powerful Chrome extension that has quickly become a game-changer for many teachers. One of the best things about Loom is its free account for educators, which makes it a cost-effective solution for schools and teachers.

Loom is a video recording tool that allows you to capture your screen, webcam, and audio, all in one recording. This makes it easy to create instructional videos, share presentations, or record lessons for students who are absent or need to review the material later. The videos you create with Loom can be shared with your students via a link, so they can access them from anywhere, at any time.

5. Printer Friendly (Free Unlimited Use)

With Printer Friendly, you can remove unnecessary images and change the text size before printing, giving you complete control over the final product. This means you can customize the page to your specific needs and preferences, ensuring that you're only printing the content that's most important to you.

Not only does Printer Friendly save paper and ink, but it also adds to the overall reading experience. The optimized pages are easy on the eyes and make it more comfortable to read, even for extended periods of time. This makes it an ideal tool for students and teachers alike who need to print and read a lot of material.

That's all for today.

These extensions have been a lifesaver for me, and I'm confident they'll make a difference for you too. Tell us which ones you try and how they work by replying to this email. We believe that together we can learn from each other and create better learning environments for our students.