Game of Tools - Google & Microsoft tools for accessibility
Chrome Troubleshooting Tips
How to Sign-in to Google Chrome
1. Signing into the Chromebook automatically signs you into the Chrome web browser. On other devices, open Chrome web browser.
2. Click on the person at the top right of the screen.
3. Click "Sign into Chrome".
3. Enter your PISD email address and network password. The student email address is their firstname.lastname.#@mypisd.net. (Example: becca.smith.1@mypisd.net).
Add another account: You can add more than one Google account on a single device. For example, you can click "Manage People" to add your personal Gmail account to easily toggle between your Gmail account and PISD Chrome account.
How to Clear Browsing Data (Cache)
Click on 3 dots ⠇at the top right of the browser to open the Chrome menu.
Click on Delete Browsing Data.
Check the boxes next to ☑ "Cookies and other site data" and ☑ “Cached images and files.”
In the Time range field, select “All Time”. Click on Clear data at the bottom.
Turn Off Non-essential Extensions (Chrome web browser)🎦
Click the puzzle piece in the top right corner of your browser.
Click Manage extensions at the bottom.
Toggle off or remove any extensions you are not regularly using.
*Extensions such as Sisco and Classlink are district required and cannot be removed.
*Ad blockers and Grammarly often interfere with some programs.
How to Clear Your Saved Passwords in Chrome After a Network Password Change
If you choose to allow Chrome to remember your network password, it makes logging into district websites convenient until you go through a forced network password change. Don't worry, it takes just a few clicks to clear out your old password and then you will be smooth sailing again. To manually clear passwords, follow these directions:
On your computer open Chrome
At the top right, click the vertical three dots (lovingly called the "shish kabob")
Click Settings
At the bottom click Advanced
Under Passwords and forms, click Manage Passwords
Under Saved Passwords, find the website you want your password cleared
Click the three vertical dots on the right and choose Remove
If that seems like too many steps, the best practice would be to add a tile in Webdesk of the site you are accessing and then let the program keep up with your passwords. Even if you are forced to change your password, it just takes a confirmation in Webdesk and you are all done. For more information on how to use Webdesk,click here!
Install the latest Chrome OS from App Depot
The district updates the Chrome browser periodically. The latest version of the Google Chrome operating system is available for install in the App Depot.
For safety and security purposes, Chrome apps and extensions are not allowed until submitted via a Help Desk ticket and tested by a member of the DLT. Once approved, the app/extension will be available for installation by staff/students in Google Workspace, Chrome Web Store, or Google Play.
To request an app/extension, call the Help Desk (28767) or your CTA to open a ticket to have it tested and approved.
Speechlogger- very accurate speech-to-text and translator software; integrates with Google Drive. Try the translator feature for communicating in real time with parents whose primary language is not English.
Editor - Microsoft Editor spelling and grammar checker in Microsoft 365 tools.
Equatio - (This tool is no longer free) Easily create mathematical equations, formulas, and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky math code to learn. Compatible with Docs, Forms, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings.
Eye Dropper - Pick any color from a webpage and use the information to make custom colors on your presentations, websites, or visuals.
Fluency Tutor- Make websites easier to read by removing clutter.
Google Translate- translate an entire webpage or just a highlighted section of text and documents
Google Dictionary- double-click on a word on a website and see the pop-up definition
Grammarly- spell check and grammar check as you type online
StayFocusd- restricts the amount of time you spend on time-wasting websites.
Talk & Comment - record your voice, it creates a link, paste it anywhere. You must remember to remove the "(voice note)" at the end of the URL before pasting the link.
Editor - Microsoft Editor spelling and grammar checker in Microsoft 365 tools.
EdPuzzle- By installing Edpuzzle's Chrome Extension, you will get a small unobtrusive button under all YouTube videos so that you can start making them into your next lesson.
Equatio- (This tool is no longer free.) Easily create mathematical equations, formulas, and quizzes. Intuitively type or hand-write, with no tricky math codes to learn
Eye Dropper- Pick any color from a webpage and use the information to make custom colors on your presentations, websites, or visuals.
Giphy- GIFs & Animated Stickers online, add to slides, docs, email, etc.
Google Keep- Save to Google Keep in a single click!
Tab Resize- Resize the current tab and tabs to the right into layouts on separate windows
Talk & Comment - Voice Notes Anywhere- Record your voice, it creates a link, paste it anywhere. *Remember to remove the "(voice note)" at the end of the URL before pasting the link.
Wakelet - Save and organize multi-media resources (articles, videos, images, Tweets and more) from across the web
How to Clear Your Saved Passwords in Chrome After a Network Password Change