Net Texts Adds Chrome Extension for OER Library

Net Texts, a free, Web-based library of open educational resources, has developed an extension for Chromebooks and the Chrome browser.

According to the company, the Chrome extension "expands on the capabilities of the Chrome app for Net Texts, which was released in May." The Net Texts app for Chrome lets teachers view, download and search for courses and then view course details or download items or units using their Chromebook or Chrome browser. With the addition of the new Chrome extension, teachers can download full courses or units and use them without an Internet connection.

Students can also use the app or extension to view and download Net Texts courses and units selected by their teachers, so they can view the associated videos, slideshows, e-books, PDFs, audiobooks and other resources online or off. When the student's device is connected to the Internet, the app or extension automatically syncs with Net Texts. Since teachers can add resources to a course at any time, synchronization ensures students always have access to the latest version of course materials.

In addition to Chromebooks, Net Texts also works with iPads, Android tablets and Windows or Mac computers. According to the company, Net Texts courses and units are standards-aligned and can be customized with the teacher's custom resources. Net Texts offers textbook replacement courses for grade 6-12 science, social studies, math and English.

The Net Texts extension and app are available for free download from the Chrome Web Store.

About the Author

Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at [email protected].

Featured

  • DreamBox Math

    Discovery Education Announces Updates to Experience, DreamBox Math

    K-12 learning solution provider Discovery Education has announced enhancements to its Discovery Education Experience and DreamBox Math products, designed to create a more personalized, engaging learning experience for students.

  • abstract pattern of cybersecurity, ai and cloud imagery

    Report Identifies Malicious Use of AI in Cloud-Based Cyber Threats

    A recent report from OpenAI identifies the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure. In "Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI: June 2025," the company outlines how threat actors are weaponizing large language models for malicious ends — and how OpenAI is pushing back.

  • digital dashboard featuring a shield icon, graphs, a world map, and network nodes

    IBM Launches Agentic AI Governance and Security Platform

    IBM has introduced a new software stack for enterprise IT teams tasked with managing the complex governance and security challenges posed by autonomous AI systems.

  • laptop and fish hook

    Security Researchers Identify Generative AI 'Vishing' Attack

    A new report from researchers at Ontinue's Cyber Defense Center has identified a complex, multi-stage cyber attack that leveraged social engineering, remote access tools, and signed binaries to infiltrate and persist within a target network.