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Easily Share Websites with Chrome’s QR Code Generator

by Diana Benner May 24, 2022

written by Diana Benner

With Google Chrome’s built-in QR code generator, you can make QR codes for any site and web page you visit in the browser. It’s so easy that you can make one with just a few clicks.

How to Make a QR Code in Chrome

Since Chrome has a built-in QR code generator, you don’t have to install any third-party Chrome extensions to create a QR code. This feature works on Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. Here’s how it’s done in Chrome.

1. To start, launch the Chrome browser and go to the site you want to share.

2. To the far right of the address bar (omnibox), click the Share this page icon.

3. Then, select QR Code from the menu. Instantly, Chrome will open a “Scan QR Code” pop-up with your generated QR code in it. You’ll see that there is a little dinosaur mascot that appears in the middle of the QR code.

4. The QR code is generated and ready for scanning!

5. To save this QR code to your computer as an image, click Download at the bottom-right corner of the “Scan QR Code” pop-up.

6. You’ll see your computer’s standard Save As window appear. Select a folder, type a name for the image, and click “Save.”

Alternatively, if you don’t want to go through the steps above, you can also right-click anywhere on the web page you are on. Then select the “Create QR code for this page” option.

The Benefits of Making QR Codes in Chrome

One of the main benefits of making QR codes in Chrome is that you can quickly share a website. All you have to do is point your phone’s camera to the QR code and the site will open on your phone. In addition, you can save the QR code as an image and add it anywhere you want. I like to add QR codes to my presentations and this process allows me to do it quickly and easily.

For more tips and tricks to help you work faster in Chrome, check out the list I’ve compiled. If you have any other Chrome tips or tricks, feel free to drop them in the comments. In addition, don’t forget about our Google Summer Camp taking place on June 21-23. Register today.

May 24, 2022 4 comments

Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (April 2022)

by Sara Qualls April 7, 2022

written by Sara Qualls

I’m back with more fun finds for April. I know you’re ready to see what I’m going to pull out of my digital bag of internet treats– or my Mary Poppins tote of tech tools, if you will. There will never be an end to the extensions and sites! They’ll just keep coming, and I’ll just keep being here for you every month, delighting you with new and exciting sites and extensions you may not know. Let’s take a look at what April brings us.

Chrome Extensions to Try

Forest. Is it time to get focused? If you like to block off your time to work in chunks, this extension may be your new favorite. As you stay focused and complete a chunk of time, it plants a tree visually. Depending on how productive you are in a day, you could end up with a forest. You can even keep track by writing descriptions of what you accomplish.

Memorize!. Although it can be frowned upon to memorize and not grasp the learning, there are some times when you need to just memorize something. Or maybe you find joy in knowing a lot of facts and random information? Memorize! can be great for recall. Input a list of questions and answers, and set up time frames to get asked questions. It’s a nice way to build in memorization and recall throughout your day.

Posture Reminder. According to Harvard Health, we have a posture problem, America. To combat this growing issue, here’s an extension built to remind you to correct your posture. Sometimes, a simple reminder is all it takes to correct this bad habit. You set the interval of reminders and there is a simple on and off switch for times when you just feel like being a slouch.

Thyself. This extension is here to help you conquer your mental health. Thyself prompts you throughout the day to look within and ask yourself mindful questions about your day, how you are feeling, reflect on your mood, and more. It keeps track of your responses to create a mood diary. If you’re focusing on self-care, this is a great tool to help you discover the little things contributing to how you’re feeling.

Vexel 5 Game. Check out this 2D game filled with a labyrinth of traps and devices. If you enjoy puzzles and obstacles, you’ll enjoy this extension when you need a brain break. Fair warning, you will lose several times before completing a level. However, that is is the ultimate goal. Because Vex 5 was created with the intention of getting people to accept failure and keep trying.

Must-Visit Websites

Patatap. Looking to fill time with sounds? Patatap has got you covered. This website plays sounds and animations based on the keys you press. It’s more addictive than you think and quite enjoyable for those that just love to tap on the keyboard.

Not Always Right. Have you heard the phrase “The Customer is Always Right?” Well, this site is here to tell you stories of how that just isn’t true. It’s a great collection of stories from every facet of life proving that the customer is not always right.

Cool Things. This website is the curator of the latest and greatest of gadgets, gear, gifts, inventions, furniture, and other awesome stuff you never knew existed. It’s definitely one of those sites to spark cool gift ideas that you won’t find anywhere else.

As always, I hope you found something in this list delightful. If you did, I’d love to hear about it!

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Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (February 2022)

by Sara Qualls February 16, 2022

written by Sara Qualls

I’m bringing you a little bit of everything this month. Let’s jump right in with some productivity balanced with a bit of procrastination in this collection of extensions and sites.

Chrome Extensions to Try

One Note Clipper. Shout out to Aubrey Patterson for sharing this one with me. I am already obsessed with OneNote and use it daily, so this was a perfect addition to my collection. You can save anything on the internet to OneNote with this extension, and you don’t have to bother with things you don’t need on the page. The best thing about it? You can access what you’ve saved offline.

Loom – Free Screen and Camera Recorder. There are many different options when it comes to screen recorders these days. The reason I like Loom is because it’s quick. With just a couple of clicks, you are recording without having to open up another tool.

Click&Clean. This extension is awesome! If you are like me and forget to delete your cache, cookies, and all of that good stuff, you will love Click&Clean. With a click of the mouse, you can clean up your activity and hard drive.

Unsplash for Chrome. We all know about Unsplash, but did you know there is an extension for it? As always, photos from Unsplash are free to download and use however you want.

Giphy for Gmail. Gmail users prepare to up your email game with this gem. Use this extension to easily add a GIF (not JIF), sticker, or emoji to your emails.

Must-Visit Websites

ACE Creative Challenge: Creative Identity Graphic. Did you know Adobe comes out with fun new challenges each month? Last month the challenge was to make a creative graphic that encapsulated your identity. You can still access the challenge. Please share your creations with me on Twitter!

Drench. This is a browser game that will help you pass the time. You’ll get a limited number of chances to fill the board with one single color.

Post Secret. Prepare yourself to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole. Post Secret hosts anonymous secrets that are sent on postcards to actual people. It also lets you peek into the secrets sent from around the world.

It’s been fun! As always, please share any new extensions or sites that I need to explore or add to the list.

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February 16, 2022 3 comments

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Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (November 2021)

by Sara Qualls November 18, 2021

written by Sara Qualls

It’s hard for me to believe that 2021 is nearly over. This year will be behind us before we know it! Whether you are saying “good riddance” or enjoyed slowly stepping out into a “new normal,” my hope for you is that you intentionally create little moments of appreciation in your life. In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” With that being said, let’s jump right into some extensions and sites that might help you get more out of life.

Chrome Extensions to Try

Custom Cursor for Chrome. This one isn’t new, and there are plenty of extensions just like it. I like to switch up my cursor each month. For November, I chose a slice of pumpkin pie to act as my cursor. You can also upload images to create your own cursor. If you really want your students to pay attention to the content you’re displaying, you could make your cursor your own face, for example.

Gratitude. If you like to journal or just want to create a little more gratitude in your life, this is a quick and easy way to accomplish that. Just add to a list of things you are thankful for each time you open a new tab. With every tab you open, you type in something you are thankful for. Gratitude remembers it, and it’s there the next time you open a new tab. Pretty soon, you’ll have a huge list of all the little things you are grateful for in your life.

Chrome Piano. What better time than the holidays to show off your musical skills? Don’t worry, though. With this extension, no musical talent is needed. This handy extension turns your browser into a piano. In no time, you’ll be creating music with your keyboard and mouse.

My Quotes New Tab. I’m a big fan of quotes because every single person has a different walk in life. I love to laugh, be inspired, and think deeper about another’s interpretation of life. My Quotes New Tab will drop pearls of wisdom into every new tab opened. Plus, it will let you customize each tab into a dashboard of sorts where you can create to-do lists, see the weather forecast, and more.

Teleparty. Formally known as Netflix Party, this extension is a great way to stay connected to friends and family without leaving your home. It allows you to watch Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO in sync with other viewers. Now you can recite every word of your favorite movie whether your bestie is near or far. With my son off at college, this is our solution to keeping our tradition of watching The Elf as we (..ahem…I) decorate the tree.

Must-Visit Websites

Find the Invisible Cow. Make sure you have your audio on for this one. Think of it as Where’s Waldo, but in audio style. The voice will get louder and faster the closer you move your cursor to the invisible cow. You’ll either love me or hate me for this one!

Do Nothing for 2 Minutes. You might be thinking, easy as pecan pie! But this is a tougher challenge than most realize. The website will put a timer on the screen where you have to do nothing for that entire duration. Take two minutes out of your day to breathe and relax.

The Useless Web. If you find yourself wanting to do anything else but grade papers over the Thanksgiving break, head over to The Useless Web. It will take you to random websites designed to help you procrastinate. On my first attempt, it took me to Always Judge a Book by its Cover.

As always, please sound off in the comments and share other extensions and sites that I should check out. I look forward to hearing from you.

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November 18, 2021 1 comment

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Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (June 2021)

by Sara Qualls June 23, 2021

written by Sara Qualls

Did everybody survive the school year? You’re reading this so, I will assume all is well. I’ve tried to only curate non-educational related finds this month so that you can have a much-needed mental break. However, some of you out there can’t stop the wheels from turning and will figure out a way to use these new additions in the classroom.

Disclaimer: These may or may not decrease your productivity. The best work is done at the last minute anyway, right?

Chrome Extensions to Try

Emoji Keyboard by JoyPixels. If you’re a fan of emojis, install this extension immediately after reading this blog. Sometimes, an emoji can say it better than anything else!

Wonder #ChooseKind. If you’re like me and are tired of the negativity that you run into online, try this extension. It was inspired by the movie Wonder and changes the way you see the web by replacing it with positive and uplifting words. It’s great for scrolling through your social feeds.

reCollect. No shame in my game! I fully admit to binge watching and the pandemic helped me fully embrace that part of my life. If you’re in this boat, you’ll love this find to help you easily keep track of your favorite shows. Plus, it can sync between all of your devices.

Giphy Tabs. Without getting into the debate of whether it’s pronounced “gif” or “jif” (it’s jif, like the peanut butter, by the way, according to the creator), install this one if you are a GIF fan. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll be greeted with a random GIF.

First Line. This extension is about as simple as things get. If you’re in the mood for some random literature, just click for a random first sentence of a book.

Pipey the Piper. Remember back in the day when Microsoft Word had that fun paper clip guy who would pop up on your screen and help you or give tips? If you miss that guy, you’ll gladly welcome Pipey into your life as he appears on screen with unique advice only he can give.

Must-Visit Websites

Foodgawker. It’s a bit like Pinterest, but only for food. Here’s your chance to explore and curate in one place all those recipes that you hope to get around to making someday.

WikiGame. I found myself quite entertained with this one. How fast can you get from one Wiki page to the next by clicking on appropriate links that may lead you to the desired site?

I hope you found one extension or site to peruse that you have not before. Let me know which one you tried in the comments or sites and extensions for me to try next month.

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Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (April 2021)

by Sara Qualls April 20, 2021

written by Sara Qualls

Last month, I shared some of my new favorite chrome add-ons, extensions, and sites. I’ve scoured the web and am back with some finds that you may not be familiar with. Let’s jump right into making life a little more fun and interactive.

Chrome Extensions to Try

Text Blaze. Want to save time? Of course, you do. This Chrome extension is here to help! Do you ever find yourself asking the same questions over and over again? Or maybe you’re giving the same detailed comments to someone’s assignment progress? Use Text Blaze to create keyboard shortcuts for custom text.

Magic Rainbow Unicorns Slides. First off, the name alone is a win. This add-on will allow you to change font colors or highlight with just a click. Just select the text and watch the magic happen! Most importantly, it will certainly catch the reader’s eye.

Grade Transferer. If you find yourself transferring grades from one platform to another, you will love this one.

Custom Cursor for Chrome. Tired of that boring arrow? Swap it out with another icon. They have a huge collection to choose from.

Must-Visit Websites

silk website art — *Art created on Silk*

Silk. Here’s another site to help you create some art. Move your mouse around, click, and watch the magic start to form.

Wake It Up. This one may help you overcome boredom or achieve true procrastination. You have sixty seconds to use the tools given to wake up the website. Enjoy!

Species in Pieces. Want to learn more about endangered species? This is an interactive exhibit that teaches you why the species is endangered as it forms.

Ocearch Shark Tracker. Curious as to where all the sharks hang out? Or maybe you have an upcoming vacation and you just want to make sure that sharks don’t frequent the area? Try this shark tracker to see where they are and where they like to hang out.

Have an add-on, extension, or website you can’t live without? Share it with me in the comments and it could make the list next month.

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Eight Chrome Extensions and Sites You May Not Know (March 2021)

by Sara Qualls March 25, 2021

written by Sara Qualls

There are so many great new add-ons, extensions, and websites you may not know are out there on the world wide web. How will you ever have the time to find them all? I’ve done some of the leg work for you so that you can become more productive or help kill time. With that said, let the productivity or procrastination begin! Here are my finds for March 2021.

Chrome Extensions To Try

Full Page Screen Capture. This thing is a lifesaver when it comes to capturing the entire screen. And yes, I mean the entire thing. It scrolls for you all the way to the bottom to get every drop of goodness you need on that page.

LastPass. If you’re anything like me, you probably use the same two to three passwords for everything and that’s not a good thing. This is where LastPass comes in to save the day. LastPass creates different passwords for every site.

Stylish. Let’s be honest, not everyone is a designer. But everyone still has incredibly useful information to share. Enter Stylish. This extension gives unattractive web pages a new look.

Read Aloud. Read Aloud is an extension that uses text-to-speech technology to convert the website page into audio and it supports more than 40 languages! If you’re a multi-tasker like me, this is great so you can keep “reading” along while doing other things.

Must-Visit Websites

MapCrunch. Here’s your chance to go on an adventure without ever leaving your couch. The website will put you in a random location in the world and then it’s up to you do to the exploring.

2048. If you like puzzles or math games, you will thank me. It’s a bit of Suduko meets Tetris.

Freerice. For every correct answer you get, the cash equivalent of 10 grains of rice is donated to the United Nations World Food Programme. Your procrastination will have finally gone to a good cause!

This Is Sand. Remember making sand art as a kid? Now you can do it digitally.

What are your favorite extensions and websites I may not know about? I want to check it out! Let me know in the comments.

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Eight More Electrifying Elementary Web 2.0 Tools

by Peggy Reimers March 22, 2021

written by Peggy Reimers

I am back with more electrifying resources for elementary teachers. Please check out the eight below; I am sure you will be able to equip your toolbelt with one or more of these little gems.

Celebrate with Confetti!

Inject a little fun in your day or celebrate with your class with this extension. If you use Google Chrome for your browser, add the Confetti extension. When you press command + B, confetti blasts out on your screen. You will lose the shortcut for bolding words by using this; but if you are like me and forget, the celebratory surprise is worth it.

Trigger your confetti with:

Windows: Ctrl + B
Chrome OS: Ctrl + B
Mac: Command + B

YouTube Audio Library screenshot. — Screenshot by author.

Free Music and Sounds for Elementary Projects

Looking for free music or sound effects? Audio Library from the YouTube Studio is my go to because no attribute is required. Check out my favorite sound effects: Muscle Car Rev and Cartoony Bounce to Ceiling. For the music, you can search by several genres. When creating my introductions for the TCEA online courses, I have used the beginning seconds of Calimba, Jigsaw Puzzle, and Good Morning. You will need to log in to your YouTube account and find the audio library.

Math and Emojis

Solvemoji is a free website that makes math puzzles using emojis. There are ten levels of difficulty in classic, grid, or word types. You can create an account to join the leaderboard or just solve puzzles on the website. Solvemoji puzzles are great for math warmups and bell ringers. You can also follow @slovemoji on Twitter. Note, there are ads throughout the website.

Remembering the Old Days

If you remember the MECC computer game The Oregon Trail, you probably recall the saying, “When I was a kid, I walked 12 miles to school in the snow?” Now the saying goes, “When I was a kid, I played computer games with big pixels and the return key.” Access this classic game from the Internet Archives’ website. The fun is still here, along with the threat of dying from dysentery.

For Your Elementary ESL Students

Games to Learn English has 20+ free games to help students practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more. A student can play the games from the website or the teacher can create an account. The website has detailed information about each game. The GTLE site also gives information on their updates. It’s a great site for your ELL or young beginners.

Get Busy Rhyming

If you are looking for rhyming words, this site is exactly what you need: Rhymer.com. (You just have to love the name.) Type in a word and the site generates word groupings in one, two, three, four, five, and six-or-more syllables. You can also find rhyming words by beginning and first-syllable rhymes. I did try a few BAD words to see what might happen; duck and spit are safe. But if a students keeps trying, he may succeed.

A Bitmoji Buddy

If you are a Bitmoji fan, you can now include a buddy on your Bitmoji. This only works on your phone and is based on your Contacts. In order to make this work, you might need to update your app. To get started, in the open right hand corner, tap on your settings gear and select “invite friends.”

Would You Rather Math

Would You Rather Math is so awesome! The two-statement scenario spurs debate, discussion, reasoning, and writing in the math classroom. The questions are separated into four grade levels: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Did you figure out what gift you would rather receive?

Would you rather receive a gift with a piggy bank. — Screenshot by author

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Our 2020 Google Resource Roundup

by Diana Benner December 21, 2020

written by Diana Benner

Every year, I gather all the fabulous Google resources from our blog. This year, we have had so many amazing posts on topics ranging from Google Meet to Google Classroom. Check out this incredible list of Google blog posts from this past year categorized by topic/tool.

Accessibility

Assistive Writing Features in Google Docs – Take a look at two assistive writing features in Google Docs that are sure to help your students.
Grackle Your Google Docs – Are you sure the Google Docs you create are accessible by all your students? If not, find out how easy it is to check with Grackle Docs.
Make Audio More Accessible with YouTube Playback Tools – Tired of listening to slow YouTube videos? Discover how to speed them up (or slow them down) using an audio accessibility Chrome extension.
Planning G Suite EDU Use for Special Needs Children – Get help navigating the challenges of remote special education using by G Suite EDU and Chromebooks with this guide from Google.

Apps

Celebrate Notable Women with Google’s AR App – Learn about Google Creative Labs’ app, Notable Women.
Come Read with Me: Google’s Read Along App – Wish you had a free app with fresh stories your students could read with some digital assistance? Look no further than Google’s Read Along app.
Google’s AI to the Rescue: Ask Socratic – If you’re a secondary student (or parent!) who needs help with assignments, check out Socratic. This free AI app can help you solve any school problem.

Chrome Tablets

Chrome Tablets in Your Future, Part One – Are Chrome tablets in your future? They may be if you are looking for a less expensive tablet solution for younger students.
Chrome Tablets in Your Future, Part Two – Check out some of the amazing educational apps that work great on Chrome tablets.

Classroom

Five Amazing Add-Ons for Google Classroom – Make Google Classroom even more amazing with these five add-ons.
TCEA Responds: Keep Parents in the Loop with Google Classroom – Need to keep parents in the loop? In this TCEA Responds, we cover a few approaches teachers are using, including Google Classroom.
Video Sharing in Google Classroom and Seesaw – Video sharing is a critical need for both teachers and students. Here’s the latest roundup of tools that make that easy.

Contacts

TCEA Responds: Exploring Google Contacts – Keeping your Google Contacts up to date without duplicates might seem a chore. Explore these steps to help you keep it clean and organized.

Docs

Cite Your References in Seven Easy Steps – Learn about a new feature in Google Docs that makes it so much easier to add citations and bibliographies into your documents.
TCEA Responds: Making Copies of Google Docs – There are tons of great Google templates available online. In this TCEA Responds, learn how to make a copy of those Google documents for your own use.

Drive

TCEA Responds: Organizing Google Drive for Others – Explore a few tips on how you can better organize content in Google Drive.
TCEA Responds: Printing Google Drive Documents – Even today, printing documents is still required sometimes. Learn how to print a large group of Google Drive files.

Gmail

Declutter Your Inbox the Easy Way – Is your email inbox a mess, filled with emails you really don’t want? Fear not. We have four useful methods to declutter your inbox.
Gmail Tips and Tricks – Gmail is more powerful than you realize. Learning how to filter emails and create an event within an email saves time. If efficiency is your aim, read this!

HyperDocs

Hypertext Docs: Teaching the Bonus March – Hyperdocs can increase engagement and encourage self-directed learning. Look at how you can use hyperdocs to teach about the Bonus March of 1932.

Meet

Google Meet Add-Ons and Updates – Explore a few Chrome extensions that can improve your Google Meet experience, especially for classroom learning.
Google Meet or Zoom Transcription – Need to keep a record of the content of a Google Meet or Zoom call? If so, come learn about audio transcription.
Virtual Backgrounds for Google Meet – Wish you had an easy way to cover up that home office mess with a virtual background for Google Meet? Come learn how.

Sites

Google Sites Bells and Whistles – See what Google Sites can do now with the new tools and features that have been added.
Templates for Google Sites – Discover templates for Google Sites that can be used to create a website for a classroom, extracurricular activity, or portfolio.

Slides

Recording Video into Google Slides – Need to share some quick instructions with students and avoid big screen recording tools? Record to Slide is your new go-to tool.

Various Google Topics and Tools

Adding Webcam Video to Google Slides with Screencastify – Learn how to make your Screencastify video recordings look better and be easier for students to follow.
Amazing G Suite Templates – These five G Suite templates will help both you and your students do some creative projects, have fun, and learn even more.
Crafting Spoken Feedback in G Suite EDU – Need to provide spoken feedback for G Suite EDU documents? Look no further than this new tool, mote.
Google Play Store Labels Teacher-Approved Apps – In search of teacher-approved apps for children using Android devices like tablets and phones? Then look no further. The Google Play Store now labels them.
Teaching Math with G Suite EDU – Wish you had a way to draw, capture, and share diagrams and equations for math in the G Suite EDU classroom? This blog entry provides you with solutions.

Voice

Maintain Teacher Privacy with Google Voice – Explore how to safeguard your personal phone number with a Google Voice number of your own.

YouTube

Translate YouTube Captions and Audio – Learn how to translate YouTube video subtitles, captions, or audio.

In addition, don’t forget to check out the 2019 Google Resource Roundup, 2018 Google Resource Roundup, 2017 Google Resource Roundup, and the 2016 Google Resource Roundup for even more phenomenal Google blog posts. As we move into 2021, stay tuned for more fabulous posts by joining our email list to ensure the latest content gets delivered right to your inbox and you never miss any of these wonderful resources.

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Make Audio More Accessible with YouTube Playback Tools

by Miguel Guhlin July 22, 2020

written by Miguel Guhlin

“How can I speed up playback of this YouTube video?” I asked myself while watching a video tutorial. Like many others, I want to listen at twice the speed of normal playback. Being able to speed up video playback can be an accessibility issue, too. In this blog entry, we’ll explore a few Chrome extensions that accelerate video playback.

Before we do that, let’s learn about how hearing works faster than our other senses.

Learning at the Speed of Sound

“I love Voxer. I speed up playback and I can listen to my VoxerChat fast,” said a friend of mine. If you follow a Voxer chat, speeding up is a must. That’s because it’s analogous to a Twitter chat. Voxer is an audio-based asynchronous chat. Our brains recognize sound in 0.05 seconds. In less than millionth of a second, our brain senses changes of sound (source).

When our brains learn a new word, they begin a two-step process. This process allows us to build on previous learned content and that prior knowledge makes it easier to learn new information (source). The process includes the following steps:

Learn how a sound corresponds to a new word
Understand different versions of the word (e.g. accents, pronunciations) mean the same

In the second step, human brains learn to categorize sound together. This makes it possible for our brains to process people speaking at a rate of three words a second.

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Learn more and listen to examples at Virtual Speech

A final point to keep in mind:

The faster the stimulus reaches the brain, the faster it processes the signal. Researchers have confirmed that reaction to sound is faster than reaction to light. Most people speak at a speed of 150 words per minute.

Speed Up (or Slow Down) YouTube Playback

As a Voxer user, I kept looking for a way to speed up YouTube video tutorials. Sure enough, there are various Chrome browser extensions that will do the job. These can save you time. Often, listening to video can be more effective than watching it.

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You haven’t heard your favorite music video until you speed up playback. This can be a boon when listening to webinars, lectures, and online content (e.g. TED Talks).

Pitch Shifter works like a charm. The slider makes it easy to adjust to your preferred speed.

Here are several Chrome extensions that can speed up video playback. I tried a few and these are the ones that worked well for me.

Each of these works in a different way, but are accessible via your Chrome extensions. Of the three, Pitch Shifter and Playback are my favorites, with YouTube Speeder a close third. The reason why is that Pitch Shifter and Playback offer a slide bar you can adjust on the fly.

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Let’s take a look at my two favorites in action via this video. By the way — you may want to get one prior to listening to my long, rambling video (5 minutes, 26 seconds) on the subject.

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