Friday, June 22, 2012

Using Google Chrome


Google Chrome

There are many advantages of using Chrome instead of Internet Explorer.
1.       It loads pages faster.
2.       You can sign into chrome on any computer and have access to all your bookmarks and apps and extensions.
3.       It has apps and extensions.
4.       You can enter a search term straight into the address bar.
5.       It remembers your passwords on any computer.

Sign in to Chrome
You can sign in to Chrome to access browser settings, such as bookmarks and apps, that have been synced to your Google Account.
Follow these steps to sign in:
  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
  3. Select Sign in to Chrome
  4. Sign in to your Google Account in the dialog that appears.
  5. In the "Confirm Sync Preferences" dialog that appears, choose what you want to sync.
6.                 6 Click OK.


Common questions about signing in to Chrome


What are apps?
Web-based applications are programs that are designed to be used entirely within the browser. Using apps, you can do things like create documents, edit photos, and listen to music, engage in educational activities without having to install complicated software.
These days, websites are capable of dynamic functionality that you expect from desktop applications on your computer. We call these robust sites web apps, or "apps" for short. If you use services like Gmail or Google Maps, you're already using apps! Apps have the following advantages over desktop applications:
  • Apps install in seconds, with one click of a button. You don’t even have to restart your browser or computer.
  • Your apps are always available. No matter what computer you’re using, you can always access your apps.
  • Apps are always up-to-date. Because apps are hosted on the web where they can be instantly updated, you can be sure you're always using the latest version of the app that's available.
  • Apps won’t crash your computer. If one app misbehaves, just close its tab in the browser. Your browser and computer won’t be affected.
Google Chrome Apps can be downloaded from the Chrome Web store:
When you click on the link then choose the Education link at the left of the screen. Some good education Apps are:
Word Search   Mobsor Wordsearch

What are extensions?
Use extensions to personalize Google Chrome with extra features and functionality. Check out extensions that are available in Chrome Web Store http://services.google.com/images/adwords/doit.gif.
Learn more about extensions:
Extensions to use with Literacy students: Speak It and Google Dictionary.
Speak it= highlight text then click the icon, highlighted text will be read.
Google Dictionary: double click any word to get pop up definition.