10 BEST Google Chrome HACKS for Teachers

[@debreale5236]

This is a fantastic tutorial! I’ll be referring to it often. Thanks, too, for including the chapters links! Michelle, you’re amazing.❤

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Deb 🥰 I'm happy you found the video helpful and enjoyed the chapter links! 🖤

[@mrs.martinez9638]

Just when I think there is nothing new you could teach me. Love it!! thank you!!

[@jenna24bean]

I love these!! One I do that's similar to #4 is I create a folder called Morning Bootup where I put everything I need in the morning in that folder- attendance, morning slides, background music, etc. - then in the morning, I right click the folder, click "Open All," and then everything boots up for me! That way, the same morning pages don't open up everytime I make a new window such as in the afternoon and I don't have to remember to open everything 😅

[@janiemandujano3936]

That's a great idea. I'm going to try that after Spring Break. Love learning new things that save time.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Jenna! Yes! That's another great way to do it... especially because you can create folders for each part of your day or for each subject/class you teach. Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰🖤

[@suzannerogers3221]

Thank you. My google drive is so organized thanks to you. I am a retired teacher and I'll start subbing in local district in the fall. I would love a video about substitute teaching: forms to use, ideas for different grade levels, etc.

[@carmenloofah]

Thanks Michelle, I am using Toby for Chrome for all my bookmarks but love your tips if I get rid of it

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm happy you found it helpful!

[@britney7480]

I haven’t even finished this video and I’m already so excited to try out these hacks. The tab one I had no idea about!!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, yay! I'm so happy you found it helpful Britney! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🖤

[@amandawilkins8403]

This video is such a valuable resource that I will definitely return to when I need reminders. I always use Google Chrome at school and home because it is so user friendly. Your video is inspiring me to follow through with these tips to make my Google Chrome cleaner and more efficient. Thank you, as always, for sharing your expertise. Have a fantastic week! I'm looking forward to hearing more about the conference you attended! 💜

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much Mandy! I also used Google Chrome for both my school computer and home computer... although, it took some convincing to switch to Chrome from Safari on my Mac! But, I love being able to sync my profile. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a fantastic week ahead! Thank you as always for all your kind words and support! 🥰🖤🎉

[@thinkcuriolearning]

Logo-only bookmarks... amazing! (I have a lot, so I'm team utility, but aesthetics are nice! Thanks, Michelle!

[@garyhughes1664]

This was very helpful. Thx for sharing.

[@betsyfernandez1104]

This video was for me, Michelle!! Thank you so much!!❤

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Betsy! 🎉🖤

[@frenchwithmadameg1116]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I only knew two things on that list of ten. This was a wealth of information and a video I will most definitely go back and watch again while I play around with these hacks! I didn't even know that most of this stuff existed! Thank you so much for always providing such valuable and unique content. Many of these hacks will make my life much easier, not only personally, but professionally! Your videos always brighten my day. I can't wait until next Friday! Have an amazing week!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Woohoo! I'm so happy you were able to learn some new things and that's one of the best parts of KZbin... you can always come back and rewatch! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment every week... as you know, I always look forward to seeing your comment and am so appreciative of the time and effort you put in to engage with my content! Thank you as always for being so awesome and have a great week ahead! 🥰🖤🎉

[@mariabuendia6901]

I love your videos as there is always something new to learn. What do you do if the window tab is grayed out for tiling? I am not sure why the option is not available.

[@mary-ashleythies1677]

YESSS the queen has uploaded! ❤️ another incredible video! I love Ed tech!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much for watching Mary-Ashley! I really appreciate you watching! 🥰🖤

[@Anna-ut6wx]

These are cool tips! My favorite was the icon trick.

[@jackalex]

Hi again! I love your dedication to making videos for us every week! I also wanted to mention, not sure if it’s just me.. but at the beginning of the video the music was a little loud. Just saying that in case other people also find it loud, for the rest of the video the music seemed good!❤

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thanks for sharing your feedback Jack! It can definitely sound different on different devices so I didn't notice that.

[@jackalex]

You’re right! I just realized when I play it out loud and not in my AirPods it’s not like that anymore!🤍

[@R5angel]

1 minute in and I already learned something new! Love this 🤗

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That's wonderful! I'm so happy you were able to learn something new right away! 🥰🖤

[@art4theheart436]

If only I could place you in my pocket to use your advice as a resource! Excellent video!❤

[@mishymish80]

Hey Michelle - Do you think you can do a video about synching your bookmarks bar. I want to do this -but I don't want to lose any bookmarks that I have. I need a streamlined way and NOT to lose any in the process! Thanks! Love your helpful videos! It has streamlined my work!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Melissa! I don't currently have a video about syncing your Google account with Chrome only because it's a fairly simple process... once you enable syncing, Google will walk you through exactly what you need to do. If you're worried about losing any bookmarks, you can always copy the links to all the websites in a Google Doc and then cross reference it afterward!

[@mishymish80]

I wanted to jump back on in response to your answer - the main question I still have is does it sync with the computer you are currently doing it from or your district account. For instance - which one dominates the syncing process? Also in your book mark bar - can you color your folders? Or will they always be gray? Thanks!

[@jagmeetsingh3131]

If i open same website on two tabs of Google for example tab 'A' and tab 'B'. If I search 123 on tab 'A', then, is it possible the automatic search of 123 on tab 'B'.

[@kimberlyfranklin1641]

Hi Michelle, at minute 16 you show an upper toolbar with the "WINDOW" as a selection (along with FILE, EDIT, VIEW, ...). I believe it's because you are on an Apple. Any tips for a PC user on a Dell? Thank you.

[@educ84life70]

Once again, things I did NOT know =) Awesome! Thank you!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Woohoo! That's great! I'm happy you were able to learn something new! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰

[@aproductionv]

You can also record when you have Google Chrome. I noticed that last week. It’s very helpful.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thanks for sharing Alex!

[@russellpalatiere8852]

Love the hacks! I’ve done about most of them in my job (love pinning tabs)! You can’t have too many tabs at one time😭!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Russell! I'm so happy you loved it and use a lot of them at work! 🎉

[@rebeccajohnson514]

Love these tips. What if when trying to tile the screen, the tile to left or right is not clickable on the drop down window? The options for Window do show tile left or right in a light gray so I am unable to use that function.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Rebecca! I should have noticed that the tiling of the screen is for Mac only but here are a few ways to tile windows on Windows: www.guidingtech.com/15713/tile-windows-vertically-windows-pc/

[@tootscarlson]

On hack #9, I don't have the "window" option - I don't see the list of options that you show. Is it Mac specific? I'm on a Windows computer.

[@benhunter4093]

For pinning tabs you can do cmd+shift+/ for Mac or Ctrl+shift+/ for windows

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hmm... that shortcut doesn't work for me...

[@benhunter4093]

Note that the shortcut can be anything that you want

[@benhunter4093]

You can make your own shortcuts. Let me know if you want to know how

[@pattidavis8043]

I always learn something new!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yay! I love hearing that Patti! 🥰🎉

[@melissad7855]

Question: I did my customizing chrome on my school Macbook JUST like yours (my preference as well), but when I closed the tab then reopen it to see if it "took", it's back to what it was before, which is different Unsplash photos each time. I can't figure out how to make that fix and I've been at this for 20 minutes...ideas?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hmm... it sounds like your district possibly has certain settings in place that you aren't able to change that could be causing that, but you can always check with someone from your tech department to be sure! Otherwise, when you change the background under "Customize Chrome", it should save even after you close the window.

[@jacksonblack7259]

Hi I love your videos

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Jackson! 🎉

[@benhunter4093]

The reading list in hack 7 could be seen as similar to a shopping list. Each of the website is like an item on your shopping list. As you buy it you then cross it off which is like marking the tab as read

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yup! That's a great way to think about it! Thanks for sharing!

[@ItsAuntieKaren]

I don't see "Tabs" in the menu on Chrome on my laptop. I learnt some new things. Thanks. I find back closed tabs by going to History. That usually shows me the last tabs I opened or closed accidentally.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hmm... what kind of laptop are you using? Either way, I'm happy you learned some new things! 🥰

[@llicit1833]

I like to arrange my bookmarks alphabetically (short names or even just a letter) as that way know where to look for them

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That's great! There are so many different ways to organize them so you have to do what works best for you!

[@loriegibson4341]

Michelle, I am always eager to see your videos. I always learn something new and useful, including a few new hacks in this one! I would love to suggest some end of the year content. School years end at all different times, and the wisest teachers plan that way ahead. Yes, there are things like ABC countdown, but what about tech topics? What are ways to “keep it moving” using tech in some interesting ways? What about properly ending the tech side of things for the year? I’m retiring this year after 34 years, so I will need to close down tech stuff for good. Lots of teachers are leaving education, but want to keep copies of what they created. Can you show how to do that? I need to buy ALL tech, and get that transfer process started. That’s something that cannot wait. I’m certain you have had to deal with that, including transferring ownership of a tech creating to someone in your team. These would be important “Spring Cleaning” items to start now. Can you help?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Lorie! Thank you for watching and commenting! I've done some videos in the past about cleaning out your Google Drive at the end of the year, how to clean out Google Classroom at the end of the year, transferring your Google Drive if you're going to a new district, etc. so I do already have some technology related videos for the end of the year and I'm always making more! I'll definitely jot down some of the ideas you mentioned for videos as we move into the end of the year! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@Vaughngn]

FYI, tip #9 may only be a Mac feature. I think windows can do this, but it is a different process

[@benhunter4093]

Yes this is correct. Windows only does it by the click and drag method. As a recently graduated IT student who uses windows this is very frustrating

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Ahh... yes! It is only for Macs but Windows have other shortcuts to tile windows which you can find here: www.guidingtech.com/15713/tile-windows-vertically-windows-pc/

[@StaciEccleston]

Is it just an apple feature or is it possible for me to get the Chrome menu bar at the top? Until I watched this video this morning, I didn't even know it was a thing. Is it an extension?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Staci! You are correct that the Chrome menu bar is for Macs only. Here's a website that outlines some of the differences: www.webnots.com/comparison-of-google-chrome-windows-vs-mac-versions/

[@jenniferroloff2296]

My county updates our computers once a week and my pins go away once in awhile. Just a head up. 😁

[@aramv898]

Of course the rainbow order.

[@mrwire9681]

Hack 3 Disadvantage: If you intenionally or accidentally restart or shut down your computer, and then open it again, the group tabs that you previously made will not appear again. Hopefully, Google fixes this issue unless they wanted this to occur.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That's what I mentioned in the video... the groups aren't saved. It's just a way to organize the tabs you have open. But, also as I mentioned in the video, you can always access recently closed tabs by clicking the down arrow in the top right corner or under the history and reopen the group of tabs.

[@EH-oz7ic]

My son says pinning tabs is very taxing for your device...I used to love pinning tabs, but now I just bookmark. (Still pin a couple that I use ALL the time.)

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hmm... can he explain how it's taxing on the device? I don't quite see the connection for how pinning a browser tab affects the physical device... but I'm curious about the reasoning and evidence!

[@EH-oz7ic]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Pinning tabs keeps them open which means your browser wants to at least keep some sense of them in memory. Bookmarking effectively just stores a link to the page in an accessible spot, without keeping the tab open." What he says....

[@itz.leojv44]

🤩

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching!