Quality-of-life modifications for Google Classroom™
Classroom Tweaks Extension
If any tweak doesn't suit your needs or is broken, you can disable the tweak in the extension popup. Tweaks may break at any time as Google updates Classroom. I created this extension for my wife, who is a teacher, so I will prioritize adding and maintaining tweaks that are useful for her.
Still, if you have any issues or features you would like to request, please do so on this Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6i08Seb7Bcn4CMvtmoBXVAR39Oy3QI19gMT4wITD2FazuyQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you would like to make a donation to support ongoing development of Classroom Tweaks, you can via Ko-fi:
https://ko-fi.com/F2F4SH2KS
The source code is available to view on GitHub:
https://github.com/michaelbauchert/classroom-tweaks
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List of Tweaks
- Contextual Class Links:
When switching between classes, this tweak keeps you on the currently selected tab (i.e. Stream, Classwork, People, and Grades). That way, you can switch classes, without switching the task you were working on.
- Expandable Topics:
In the Classwork tab, this tweak hides the contents of each topic by default. Click the empty space of any topic to view the contents within. You can still navigate to each topic's page by clicking the text of the topic. This tweak makes rearranging and organizing your topics much easier, as you can click and drag each topic as well as expand relevant topics to move contents between them.
- Skip to Grading Page Links:
In the Grades tab, this tweak adds buttons, labeled Grade, for each assignment. These buttons act as direct links to the grading page.
- Grading Page Keyboard Shortcuts:
This tweak adds keyboard shortcuts to Google Classroom's grading page. You can change any of keys that trigger each shortcut to any alphanumeric character as well as -, =, /, Home, or End.
List of Shortcuts
- Change Grade
-- Default Key: G
- Leave Comment
-- Default Key: C
- First Student
-- Default Key: Home
- Last Student
-- Default Key: End
- Next Student
-- Default Key: D
- Previous Student
-- Default Key: A
Note that when focus is within specific contexts, some or all keyboard shortcuts will not trigger. These situations are as follows:
Assignment (Google Doc, PDF, etc.):
- Disallowed Keys: all\t
- Assignments are embedded documents separate from the page. Keyboard events that occur within those embeds cannot be monitored. Scrolling the assignment without moving focus to within it is possible, therefore keyboard shortcuts may still work after simply scrolling.
Grade Input
- Disallowed Keys: Home, End, -, Numeric Characters
- The disallowed characters may be needed to input a grade.
Private Comments Input
- Disallowed Keys: all\t
- Any character assigned as a shortcut could also be needed to write a comment.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Classroom Tweaks extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install 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 Classroom Tweaks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Classroom Tweaks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Classroom Tweaks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a 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 Classroom Tweaks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Classroom Tweaks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Classroom Tweaks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 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 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 Classroom Tweaks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install 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 Classroom Tweaks extension file
Select and download the 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 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 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 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 Classroom Tweaks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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