Access the full blog post and show notes here. In this post and podcast episode, I'm going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom. If you are a teacher using Google Classroom or other Google tools with your students, you should be using the Google Chrome browser. Consider Google Chrome the learning environment for all things Google. Not only is it a safe and secure browser, but it will enhance your experience with Google Classroom. [ctt template="5" link="bcB74" via="yes" ]5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome![/ctt] Shoutout I'd like to send a big shoutout to Jenna Chapman for recommending the Shake Up Learning book on Twitter! Don't forget to join our book study! Quick Tip of the Week: Differentiate Assignments in Google Classroom Did you know that you do not have to give every student the exact same assignment at the exact same time in Google Classroom? It's super easy to differentiate, distribute modifications, assign group work, and more. Click the drop-down arrow next to students on your Google Classroom assignment. Uncheck "all students." Select the student or group of students you wish to give the assignment. 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Below are five Chrome extensions that can make Google Classroom even more awesome for teachers and students. Looking for more apps that work with Google Classroom? Check out this HUGE list: 70+ Apps That Integrate with Google Classroom. Please note: Chrome extensions ONLY work on the desktop version. You cannot install Chrome extensions on your phone or tablet. 1. Share to Classroom (FREE) The Share to Classroom Chrome Extension, made by Google, is designed to save time in the classroom. (Totally FREE!) "The extension allows you to push web pages to any of your Classroom classes, so they open instantly on your students' computers. With this extension, you can get your students on the right page, quickly and reliably every time. You can also post announcements, create assignments, or save web pages to post to Classroom later." (Also see the previous post: The Share to Google Classroom Chrome Extension.) You Can Share a Web Page in 1 of 2 Ways: 1. Share it with all students in a class, so it instantly appears in the browsers of all active students and co-teachers. (Please note: Both teachers and students must have the extension installed.) Students can also share or push websites and links back to the teacher. 2. Attach the web page to an assignment, question, or announcement Share to Classroom Tips This extension will interrupt students when you “push” a link, so please be sure to “push” during intended times. Students can only share to the teacher, not the entire class. Teachers will need to model appropriate use. Nothing replaces good classroom management! Mute notifications of web pages shared by students in the settings of the extension to keep from seeing the pop-ups on your screen. You can still access the pages that you have received in the extension. Visit the Share to Classroom support page to learn even more about this tool. 2. Kami (Freemium) I have recommended Kami a lot over the years. It's my go-to for annotating on documents and PDF files. The Kami Chrome extension and Drive App is probably the number one recommended PDF editor in the education space. I know many schools that use it. It is freemium, meaning you can use some features for free, and it integrates beautifully with Google Classroom. If you are looking for ways to use worksheets in Google Classroom, this is a MUST-READ: How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom. 3. Mote Voice Commenting (FREE) Mote is a voice commenting Chrome extension that is compatible with Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, as well as Google Classroom. (This extension is still in beta at the time of publishi