Frequently making QR codes or sharing links in your classroom? This will save you time!

Google Chrome is a great browser to use because there are many tools you can add to make life easier. Here's an extension (tool) you can set up once and have it at the ready at the top of your browser any time you need it.

It's called ShortenMe. It adds a one-click way to get a shortened URL and/or QR code to link to whatever website you're currently viewing. That makes it faster and easier to share a website quickly with students.

QR codes and shortened URLs (links) automatically appear right in your Chrome Browser!

Set up

You first need to login to Chrome. If you have not already logged in, your district gmail account may have automatically connected. Otherwise, you can sign in with your district account. Click the three lines button (what I've heard is referred to as the "pancakes" to get to the menu to sign in or check if you're signed in.)

Next, go to the Chrome Web Store at this link to add the free ShortenMe extension.

ShortenMe will now appear as three dots in a horizontal line in the top right. Click it once, and that's all you need to do!

Chrome Bonus: Sign into your account in Chrome on any computer and you get any extensions or other tools you have already added on another computer automatically.