Making Google Classroom more productive

Latest Version

Version
0.0.6
Update
April 15, 2023
Size
129KiB
Developer
Category
Users
497
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Storage
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Google Classroom Tweaks Extension

Google Clasroom Tweaks currently provides several key capabilities (which - IMHO - are missing in Google's current product offering):

On the Google Classroom tab:
(with all of the columns for your assigments, tests, quizzes, etc., etc.)
1. you can filter the columns to show just those that match a particular text string - e.g., you can show just your tests. You can also exclude columns (e.g., hide all columns that do not contain the text `bonus`, etc.)
The filter supports `or` capabilities (e.g., enter `test|quiz` to match both tests and quizzes) and it also allows regular expressions (e.g., enter `out of (1)?4` to match columns that are marked out of 4 or 14... cool, eh?)
2. with the click of a button, you can highlight entries that have been resubmitted, are missing, have not been marked, have been marked but not returned, etc., etc.
3. you can also click a student name and all others in the class will be hidden... so now you can get a good view of the results for that child. Click the name again to show the rest of the class

On the Google Classroom tab:
4. when you are looking at student submissions, a new dialog appears and allows you to quickly select pre-defined feedback from a `pick-list`. The comments that you've selected in the dialog are automatically copied to the clipboard (and then can be pasted as a private comment in the assignment or into any other interface you want - e.g., report cards!). You have full control to create your own comment banks that are specific to your classes and/or assessments.
I have extended the feedback comments capabilities so that you can now have comment `headings` that are auto selected, radio button comments (where you can pick one entry from a number of choices), and select button comments (where you can pick as many that apply to the current assignment. Again, you have full control over what is included in as many comment banks as you require.
To do: add more documentation of this feature... `cause there's a lot of functionality in it!

On the Classwork tab:
5. you have the option to `float` the `+ Create` button (so if you scroll will down the page and then realize that you want to add an entry, you don't have to scroll back to the top to click the button).

Support:
Post your questions, feedback and/or wish list to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoogleClassroomTweaks

Privacy:
This extension does *not* collect, share, transfer or do anything at all with personal information. That is the full extent of my privacy policy... if that is not sufficient for your purposes, do not use this extension.

Permissions:
The extension uses the Tab and ActiveTab permissions to detect when you change between tab in your Google Classroom
It also uses the `Storage` permission so that your class names and comment banks are synced to your Google profile (and therefore are available on any device where you are logged in with the same credentials - e.g., on your laptop and chromebook)

This extension is free... however, if you find it particularly useful, I wouldn't mind a small contribution via Paypal: https://paypal.me/AlCaughey
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name" : "Google Classroom Tweaks","description" : "Making Google Classroom more productive","permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "storage" ],"manifest_version" : 3,"version" : "0.0.6","author": "Al Caughey","action": {"default_title": "Google Classroom Tweaks","default_popup": "pages/popup.html"},"background": {"service_worker": "js/background.js"}, "content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://classroom.google.com/*"],"css": ["css/gradebook.css", "css/missing.css", "css/feedback.css", "css/styles.css"],"js": ["js/util.js", "js/html2canvas.min.js", "js/draggable.js", "js/banks.js", "js/classes.js", "js/feedback.js", "js/missing.js", "js/gradebook-tweaks.js", "load-tweaks.js"],"run_at": "document_end","all_frames": true} ], "icons": {"128": "images/logo128.png"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"matches": ["https://classroom.google.com/*"],"resources":[ "images/*.png" ]}]}
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How to download and manually install Google Classroom Tweaks extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Classroom Tweaks extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Classroom Tweaks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Classroom Tweaks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Classroom Tweaks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Classroom Tweaks extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Classroom Tweaks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Classroom Tweaks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Classroom Tweaks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Classroom Tweaks extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Classroom Tweaks extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Classroom Tweaks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Classroom Tweaks extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Classroom Tweaks extension file

Select and download the Google Classroom Tweaks extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Classroom Tweaks extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Classroom Tweaks extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Classroom Tweaks extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Classroom Tweaks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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