Extension Usage Guide

Master TeachSmart extension features and boost your productivity

Discover how to use all the powerful features of the TeachSmart browser extension. From quick AI tools to advanced customization, learn everything you need to enhance your teaching workflow.

Getting Started

First steps with your extension

1

Install Extension

Follow our installation guide to set up the extension

2

Sign In

Log in with your TeachSmart account to sync your data

3

Grant Permissions

Allow necessary permissions for full functionality

4

Explore Features

Start using AI tools from any webpage

Extension Interface

Understanding the user interface

Extension Icon

Click to open the main menu and access quick tools

Location: Browser toolbar

Popup Menu

Main interface with quick access to all features

Location: Appears when clicking extension icon

Settings Panel

Customize extension behavior and preferences

Location: Accessible from popup menu

Context Menu

Right-click options for selected text and content

Location: Right-click on any webpage

Core Features

Powerful AI tools at your fingertips

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Quick AI Tools

Instant access to AI quiz generation, lesson planning, and content creation

How to use:
  1. Click extension icon
  2. Select desired tool
  3. Input your content
  4. Generate results instantly
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Smart Content Extraction

Extract and analyze content from any webpage for AI processing

How to use:
  1. Highlight text on webpage
  2. Right-click and select 'Process with AI'
  3. Choose analysis type
  4. Get instant insights
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Auto-Save to Dashboard

Automatically save generated content to your TeachSmart dashboard

How to use:
  1. Enable auto-save in settings
  2. Generate content with extension
  3. Content appears in your dashboard
  4. Access from any device
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Context-Aware Suggestions

Get AI recommendations based on webpage content and your teaching style

How to use:
  1. Navigate to educational content
  2. Click extension for suggestions
  3. Receive personalized recommendations
  4. Apply suggestions instantly
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Progress Tracking

Monitor your usage and teaching productivity improvements

How to use:
  1. View usage statistics
  2. Track time saved
  3. Analyze productivity trends
  4. Set personal goals
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Seamless Integration

Works perfectly with your existing teaching workflow and tools

How to use:
  1. Integrate with LMS platforms
  2. Connect to Google Classroom
  3. Sync with teaching calendars
  4. Export to various formats

Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost your efficiency with keyboard shortcuts

Ctrl+Shift+TGeneral

Open TeachSmart popup menu

Ctrl+Shift+QAI Tools

Quick quiz generation from selected text

Ctrl+Shift+LAI Tools

Generate lesson plan from current page

Ctrl+Shift+SContent

Save current content to dashboard

Ctrl+Shift+AAnalysis

Analyze selected text with AI

Ctrl+Shift+HHelp

Show help and shortcuts

Customization Options

Personalize your extension experience

Theme Settings

Choose between light, dark, or auto theme

Benefits:
  • Better visibility
  • Reduced eye strain
  • Personal preference

AI Model Preferences

Select your preferred AI model for different tasks

Benefits:
  • Optimized results
  • Faster processing
  • Cost efficiency

Auto-Save Settings

Configure automatic content saving behavior

Benefits:
  • Never lose work
  • Organized content
  • Cross-device access

Notification Preferences

Control when and how you receive notifications

Benefits:
  • Reduced distractions
  • Important updates
  • Custom alerts

Privacy Settings

Manage data sharing and privacy preferences

Benefits:
  • Data protection
  • Compliance
  • Personal control

Language Settings

Choose interface language and content preferences

Benefits:
  • Better understanding
  • Localized content
  • Cultural relevance

Common Workflows

Real-world usage scenarios

Lesson Planning

1Browse educational websites
2Extract relevant content
3Generate lesson plan outline
4Add custom activities
5Save to dashboard

Assessment Creation

1Select learning objectives
2Choose question types
3Generate quiz questions
4Customize difficulty level
5Export to LMS

Content Research

1Search educational resources
2Analyze content quality
3Extract key information
4Generate summaries
5Create study guides

Student Feedback

1Review student work
2Generate personalized feedback
3Suggest improvements
4Track progress over time
5Share with students

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Extension not responding

Solution: Refresh the page, restart browser, or reinstall extension

AI tools not working

Solution: Check internet connection and account permissions

Content not saving

Solution: Verify dashboard access and storage permissions

Slow performance

Solution: Clear browser cache and disable other extensions temporarily

Pro Tips

Maximize your extension usage

Use Context Menus

Right-click on selected text for quick AI actions

Bookmark Favorite Tools

Pin frequently used tools to quick access

Batch Processing

Process multiple items at once for efficiency

Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn and use keyboard shortcuts for speed

Regular Updates

Keep extension updated for latest features

Feedback Loop

Provide feedback to improve AI suggestions

Ready to Supercharge Your Teaching?

Download the extension and start using AI tools today