Interact with Chromebooks in the classroom

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Version
2.0.2
Update
November 10, 2022
Size
1.38MiB
Developer
schoolbranch.com
Category
Users
786
Rating
1.84615 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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SchoolBranch Sparrow Extension

Sparrow allows a student to join a classroom space in which their teacher can share links, messages and resources to the student's computer while also reviewing the websites that are visited while the student is in class.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SchoolBranch Sparrow", "short_name": "Sparrow", "version": "2.0.2", "description": "Interact with Chromebooks in the classroom", "oauth2": { "client_id": "332944261312-d9at83prhdfkdumvmf1fqen3metrchqq.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "email", "profile" ] }, "background": { "scripts": ["jquery-1.11.1.min.js", "js/socket.io.min.js", "simplepeer.min.js", "background.js"] }, "permissions": [ "", "tabs", "identity", "activeTab" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://sparrow.schoolbranch.com; object-src 'self' blob: filesystem:", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon19.png", "38": "images/icon38.png" }, "default_title": "SchoolBranch Sparrow", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install SchoolBranch Sparrow extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SchoolBranch Sparrow extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SchoolBranch Sparrow extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SchoolBranch Sparrow extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SchoolBranch Sparrow extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow extension file

Select and download the SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow 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 SchoolBranch Sparrow extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cheez It (ID: 000000377221e8a9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 garbage virus spyware for chromebook

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jeyk (ID: 00000069deb8e7c3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/17/2021 trash

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Kevin Bai (ID: 000000ea7ce1c26e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/05/2021 it didnt ask to SHARE YOUR SCREEN

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Saksham (ID: 00000043a6cb0bb5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/08/2018 I use this on school and I hate it we cant play games on our chromebook because if we do are teachers will see. And they make us use it all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Brandon Kao (ID: 000000be43aa1700) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/29/2018 THIS SUCKS!!!! I HATE IT. NEVER USE THIS EXTENSION!!! IT GAVE ME A VIRUS!!!