Apps and Extensions for Student Use

One of the joys of GAFE is the ability to download both Apps and Extensions to enhance the Chrome experience. As teachers, we have the freedom to download any app or extension of our choice. Students, however, do not have the same luxury. Currently, they are blocked from downloading both apps and extensions unless approved.

We have a system in place to help with student app and extension approval and subsequent retrieval! By simply filling out this form, you can get approval for student availability.

App and Extension Approval Link
https://goo.gl/7Gtyuj

Spreadsheet to view past requests
https://docs.google.com/a/npenn.org/spreadsheets/d/1x0Ow0k9g4XD9277fcBaojkm7vdxwFPhrk6-rpUbNvbA/edit?usp=sharing

This second link will show you what has been requested and more importantly when it was approved!
Before you request an app, please check to see if it has already been approved!

Once approved, students will need to be informed of the ability to download. If the app will be used by the entire district, it will be in "NP Recommended Apps" section. If it is not intended for entire district use, it will only be available if the student does a search in the Chrome Store.

Do you still need clarification on the difference between an app and extension? Check out this video:
https://youtu.be/ruiTqwAII-c

Want a refresher on how to get your apps on the Chromebook shelf? Check out this video:
https://youtu.be/qBTFEWUHQJo

As a final reminder, if students login to Chrome on a computer, they get a very similar experience to those on a Chromebook so if you are still using a computer with your students in school, you can still take advantage of these resources!