Tools and Apps for Students and Teachers

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Chromebooks are not without their limitations. They lack Java and all student work must be saved in the cloud. To overcome the technical obstacles that have arisen throughout this semester, there are apps and extensions that I have used with students to save documents and pictures, provide feedback, organize links, and create content. While there are thousands of apps and extensions available and I have only began to scratch the surface, here are a few of the tools that have made working on a Chromebooks more efficient and effective within my own classroom.

Apps that Students and I have used this semester:

1. Explain and Send Screenshots
This extension is extremely helpful when trying to capture a screenshot or a partial screenshot online. This app is user-friendly and allows students to save pictures into Google Drive. In addition to being able to take a screenshot, this extension allows users to annotate and edit pictures. These pictures can then be shared to social media platforms or downloaded for other purposes. At the beginning of my the year, I taught students to use this app when they were creating video slideshows of pop culture experiences that shaped/influenced their lives. Again, students found this extension easy to use and found it helpful for several projects throughout the semester.

2. Goo.gl URL Shortener
Creating shorter URLs makes typing a website into an internet browser faster. This extension not only shortens URLs, but it also makes QR codes as well. I have used this to create QR images for class activities and for sharing URLs in videos and on physical handouts. While I have not had students use this tool, I have found it handy for creating lessons and activities.

3. EasyBib
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...ote cards created on this app can be shared via social media, email, and even pushed out to whole classes. In addition to using cards created by a teacher, students can browse Quizlet by subject and access cards made by others. Using Quizlet can make studying more fun and can help reinforce strong study skills.

9. Diigo
Diigo is a bookmarking app that allows users to organize and save websites. In addition, users can annotate websites and save those annotations. Unlike annotating a paper copy of a text, annotating via Diigo can also include tags that can be saved and used to draw attention to specific subjects. Diigo libraries can also be shared to other users, which could be helpful when students are writing a research paper or completing a project. There are many uses for this tool, and both teachers and students can use this tool for a variety of purposes.

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