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Taking Google Chrome to the Next Level
google.com/chrome
Main Chrome page for downloading, installing and information.
Rochelle Mann
Doug MannSlide2
One Browser...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEFNh4qEJTASlide3Slide4Slide5
CAVEATS
No browser is perfect
Update to NEWEST Chrome (if possible)
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CAVEATS
Chrome is always changing, updating...
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1) Speed & Safety
Chrome loads pages quicker (actually starts pre-loading them as you type the address)
Safe Browsing
Better security against "mal-ware"Easy updating in the browser*Slide8
2) "Omnibar"
Doubles as a SEARCH bar and your LOCATION BAR all in one.
Do a Google search right in the bar!
More hereSlide9
3) Bookmarks as pretty pictures!
When adding items to bookmark bar, the "favicon" displays.
Right-Click (or control-Click) on bookmark to EDIT and take the text name out leaving just the 'favicon' showing. :)
Space Saver!
NEW!Slide10
New Tab Opens...
NEW!Slide11
Apps Access & What’s What...
NEW!Slide12
What are Web Apps?Slide13
How Do I Find Web Apps/Extensions?Slide14
4) Apps and Extensions
How do I know an APP from an EXTENSION?
(Puzzle piece icons are 'extension')Slide15
APPS
Pixlr Editor
"Photoshop" like app. Image editing. Saves to GDrive.
PowToon
Animated presentations. Creative. Fun. Saves to GDrive.
Video
.
Google Drive
Chrome App &
Docs
,
Sheets
,
Slides
,
Forms
,
Drawings
Drive needed for OFFLINE GDrive. Others allow you to start a file and go right from 'new tab' page.Slide16
APPS
Stitcher
Listen to podcasts in your Chrome browser
LucidChart for Edu
Diagraming. Org Charts. Similar to 'Inspiration.' Saves to GDrive.
Video
Chrome Remote Desktop
Remote into other computer that's running Chrome & has app installed.
Graphing Calc by Desmos.com
Graphing Calculator. Graph equations. Save as 'images' if you need to. Slide17
APPS
OTHERS?Slide18
More Apps To Check Out...
WunderList
(App) |
Extension Google Drive Apps! (quick shortcuts to start new file from a new tab)
Docs
|
Sheets
|
Slides
|
Forms
|
Drawings
Google Play Music
(store music online, play in Chrome)
Chrome Remote Desktop
(remote in to other computer)
Scratch Pad
Quizlet
Graphing Calculator by Desmos
Hootsuite
Twisted Wave
(online audio editor)
SlideRocket EDU
(great for GAFE!)
Pixlr Editor
(like Photoshop on the web! Saves to Drive)
How to Install Apps in ChromeSlide19
EXTENSIONS
Snap Screen...Bam!
Use ALT-S to take screenshot of browser. Saves right to Google Drive!
Attachments.me
Adds button in Gmail so you can save file attachments RIGHT to Google Drive
Any.do
To-do list app/extension that ties in to GMail. Apps for iOS & Android. Tasks integration.
Google Cast
Broadcasts what’s in your Chrome browser to the ChromeCast device connected to TV or projectorSlide20
EXTENSIONS
Announcify
Text to Speech. Reads web pages out loud to the viewer!!
Demo.
Chat
Hangouts for Google
Chat always running on computer; don't have to be in GMail.
Save to Drive
Right-Click on files/images and save them right to GDrive!
EyeDropper
If designing web pages or trying to get colors to match perfectly, use EyeDropper!
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EXTENSIONS
TabCloud
Set up your 'tabs' in Chrome and save them all so you can just open that instance later!
Add to 'Pocket'
Pocket allows you to store things you come across online you want to read later.
Video.
EasyBib Tools
See if website/source you're viewing is 'credible.' Save Citations.
Video
goo.gl URL Shortener
Shorten a web address with one click. Also makes QR Code.
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EXTENSIONS
Clipular
"grab" web pages and keep in a Pinterest looking area. Like bookmarking visually.
Attachments.me
Adds button in Gmail so you can save file attachments RIGHT to Google Drive
Any.do
To-do list app/extension that ties in to GMail. Apps for iOS & Android. Tasks integration.
Awesome Screenshot
Take screenshots & annotate. Create for Chromebook where can copy/paste to GDoc or Slides.Slide23
EXTENSIONS
OTHERS?Slide24
Extensions To Try...
Quick Hangout Button
ChromeReload
Chrome To Phone / (
iPhone version
) &
Phone to Chrome
Clearly
(take out all web junk on sides of articles)
Screen Capture
Google Voice
Instant Goo.gl Shortener + QR Code
Eye Dropper
(
Blog post
by Alice Keeler)
EasyBib
(properly cite your sources)
Pocket
(save web article for reading later)
Blog Post:
10 Extensions For Teachers & Students
Blog Post:
5 Ext To Help School Save Ink & Paper
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Other RecommendationsSlide26
5) Working in Tabs
New pages or clicked links automatically open in
New Tabs
Option+Command+(arrow left or right) moves you to next tabCntrl/Cmd + shift + T reopens last closed tab!PIN TAB - right or control-click on tab and choose PIN. Shrinks tab to just icon size for more room.Slide27
6) Multiple Google Accounts
Sign in to the Chrome browser to 'sync' your stuff across computers.
Keep Your "Google Lives" Separate!
Add more USERS if you have multiple Google accounts so you can easily switch between accounts in top right corner.
Edit all this in the Chrome SETTINGS area.
VIDEOSlide28
7) Incognito Window
Allows for a separate window to open not connected to ANY account so you don't have to log in and log out when switching accounts!
COMMAND + SHIFT + N
(or FILE > NEW INCOGNITO WINDOW)
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8) Browser Sync Your Stuff! (No Fuss!)
Go to SETTINGS > SETTINGS > SIGN INSlide30
Sign In To Chrome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQuXxOBJwSgSlide31
9) Printing, 2-sided
Printing in Chrome usually makes a file a PDF before you can send it to the printer. A nice feature built in to newer versions of Chrome is for the print to go to the printer as a "two-sided" job (if the printer is capable)Slide32
10) Full Screen Mode & Presentation Mode
View > Enter Presentation Mode
View > Enter Full Screen
Makes browser FILL the window. Move mouse to top to bring back tabs or top drop down barSlide33
11) ChromeCast ($35)
Broadcasts what’s in your Chrome browser to the ChromeCast device connected to HDMI port on TV or Projector.
Certain apps also stream content
VIDEOSlide34
Want More?
Chrome Blog
Chrome YouTube ChannelSlide35
ZOOM IN/OUT IN BROWSER
+
ZOOM
ZOOM
RESET
OUT
IN
CTRL +
CTRL -
CTRL 0
-
0
(Things get BIG)
(Things get TINY)
(Back to Normal)
TIP #1: On your Chrome Browser "new tab" page, zoom OUT to fit more 'app icons' on the screen!
TIP #2: ZOOM IN if making screencasts or want to get a clearer picture of an icon, button, area of the screen.Slide36