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AdBlock
Key Features: AdBlock for Chrome blocks all advertisements on all web pages including Youtube. It will block banners, video clips, etc. It is flexible in that the user may choose which pages do or do not have ads blocked by using a “safe” list or by turning the extension on or off. Ad Blocker sometimes allows ads to appear and the user can then click on the ad to it and others like it removed. Where to Access: Ad blocker can be downloaded as a Chrome extension from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom/details?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Ad blocker website can be found at https://getadblock.com/ Reasons for selecting Ad Block: It is presentational, in that it enables text and accompanying graphics to be presented in varying ways, hence customizable to meet the needs of individual readers. Ad block matches UDL guideline checkpoint 2.3, supporting decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols. Ad blocker helps students to only focus on the relevant information you are showing. It will speed up the lesson since you do not have to wait for ads to finish playing before jumping to content. It is also safer, since ads may not be appropriate for students. Supports for leveraging the tool: This tool works “automatically” once installed. However, Information on how to install this extention, as well as modify it for different web pages can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sAB3DG7kuQ Critical Analysis: Ad blocker works well for most websites and is appropriate for all ages. It is especially useful for websites that show ads before content such a video clips on Youtube. This is the #1 extension for Google Chrome. Positive Elements -Simple and easy to use (works “automatically” after downloading) -Can modify to block ads on some sites but allow on others -Does not save personal information -Ads are removed from the page as well as blocked from downloading -Works in many languages -Free! (Donations accepted on the homepage) -Works well with Hide YouTube Comments extension Drawbacks -Revenue is lost for websites that are giving you free access to content -May interrupt some other extensions (e.g. TLDR) -Will stop funding for non-profit websites (may want to turn it off or add to unblocked list -Does not stop all ads (may need to click on ads to remove them permanently) |