Working with Chrome

I recently ran a session on using chrome in the classroom. Therefore I thought I would share some of the great resources I found. For some staff it was just nice to sort out their bookmarks and tool bar, for others they enjoyed experimenting with the Apps.  However, what I enjoyed most was seeing everyone engaging with technology and finding ways that it would benefit them - lots of fun!Organising your life:Collating InformationList.ly – make a list of useful resources and share with anyone who has the link. You will need to create a Web Account First.Add the list.ly chrome extension to add websites as you browse(Here are two of mine – have a look and it see if this will be useful)http://list.ly/list/YUe-presentation-toolshttp://list.ly/list/TCx-images-and-soundEvernote – make folders (notebooks) add notes, webpages, videos etc. Allows you to collate data and add notes. These can be SHARED. You also have the extension so you can add “Stuff” as you browseDiigo – the same as Evernote (although you can highlight webpages and add notes). It is a preference thing. You also have the extension so you can add ”stuff” as you browseUseful Extensions:Lastpass – keeps all your passwords in one place – so you only need to remember one!LightShot – Screen Capture software – works inside the browser. Useful if you have not other methods (Macs have an inbuilt system)Ad Block – Remove ads (they do ask for a donation – there is more than one of these apps that get good reviews)StayFocusd – You can set your own limits on your Internet usage – keeping you focused (good for students and me when I have an essay due!).Memorize! – You set questions that will pop up as you surf the Internet! (good for students who are revising a topic)TweetDeck – View your twitter accountDo you want to geek some more?http://www.gizmag.com/7-effective-chrome-extensions/29385/#http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/15-great-chrome-extensions-for-teachers.htmlhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397682,00.asphttp://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/549-11-best-new-chrome-apps.html Incorporating it into lessonsLink to loads of educational AppsThese are a few I have found but the list is endless.MathematicsSplash Math – From kindergarten to Grade 5. Math gamesCommon Core Maths - From kindergarten to Grade 5. Math gamesGeoGebra – Dynamic Math – for geometry, algebra, statics etc….MathPapa – Algebra Calculator (lower ability at a guess)Popular math – it claims it has everything about Math!ScienceBioDigital Human – look inside a human body. Add and remove stuff (good fun). Takes a while to loadChemReference – Periodic TableAP Science (all) – Notes and quizzes for each AP scienceSciencePenguin – a bit of a punt – it claims that it has everything! LanguagesDuoLingo on the Web – nice game based. Looks to be good for lower ability – all agesBabbel – language exercisesArtsColouring Pages – Kindergarten and maybe 1, 2. Colour in images and add simple designsChords – ear trainingAudioTool – music creationBeat Petit – online drummingTwistedWave – Sound EditingPixlr Editor – great image editor – think simpler PhotoshopTechnologyWiBit – programming ideasWeVideo – online video editingEnglishStorybird – Write a story based on the images. Create your own storiesGoogle Dictionary – Online dictionary – this allows you to get definitions of text on websitesAnother Dictionary – Works like a regular dictionaryHumanities:World Data Atlas – Key statistics and data about countriesTimeMaps – Historical MapsEnhancing your lesson:Hey Board – collaborative whiteboardMindMeister - Mind Mapping:Socrative, Quizlet – two good examples of quiz software that you can edit and develop but there are loadsFlashCards – Create your own flashcards (these seem the best of the bunch)Versal – developing online courses