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Draftback

Watch your writing process...

DraftbackWatch your writing process...
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Draftback Google Extension

If you use Google Docs, then you already know how easy it is to view your revision history. With the Draftback Extension, you can watch a video of the entire creation process and view analytics of the work. Try it!


Note: You must be logged into Chrome for you to install the Extension successfully.

First Steps . . .Installing the Extension

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Open Chrome

Since this is a Chrome Extension, the Draftback Extension will only work with Chrome.
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Go to the Chrome Web Store

Once you open Chrome, perform a web search for the Chrome Web Store.
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Search for Draftback Extension

At the top, left-hand side of the window is a search box. Type in Draftback.

Choose Extension

This is the only hard part of the entire process, make sure you select the Extension option.

Using the Draftback Extension with Your Classes

The process of using the extension is SUPER EASY. Follow these simple steps:


  1. Open the google document you want to see.
  2. Click the Draftback Extension on your browser and agree to the view rights..
  3. Watch the video of the document creation in real time or super speed. View the analytics for how long was spent working, how many revisions were made, etc.
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Erin Bradley, MLIS and Google Guru-in-Training

Erin Bradley is a certified media specialist working with amazing colleagues at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough, NC.

Email: erin.bradley@orange.k12.nc.us
Website: http://crhsmediacenter.weebly.com/
Location: Cedar Ridge High School, New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States
Phone: 919-245-4000
Twitter: @CRHSMediaCenter

Thanks to Lisa Lund, Director of Technology Services

at Basehor-Linwood School District (Kansas), for this smore!