Challenge: Chromebook Apps and Extensions

What did you create, and why?

I downloaded a few extensions for use in my work and work with students. I chose Dualless and Add Blocker Plus because I think they will help me as I work and also help when I present information to students.

What went well for you?

I love how ABS gives me peace of mind while using my laptop with groups. I never know what might pop up, especially when showing kids how to search. It was easy to download and started working right away. I also tried Dualless which was really cool. I wish I had had this while I was working on my Master’s! There are times when I would really like to see more than one webpage at a time (I am an admitted tab-aholic).

What was challenging?

Nothing! It was easy to find, download, and start using both of these tools. I highly recommend both of these tools.

What did you enjoy?

I enjoyed playing with the different ways you can split screens using Dualless. It really optimizes what you can see, and with endless options for splitting there is a view for every project. Using ABP is just plain enjoyable, who doesn’t want to hack away at bothersome adds that come up while you surf the web?!

What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families?

These two things will help me as a teacher while I look for lesson ideas, research, and surf the web by streamlining what I see. I will most definitely share these with teaching partners because they will improve anyone’s internet quality of life. These will also help with using my laptop to present information to my students. ABP will help with unexpected adds that pop up while I teach web searches. Dualless will help with lessons I teach on evaluating web sources. I won’t have to flip back and forth between screens to compare. I am very excited to use these!