Google Cast for Education

Share your computer's screen from one Chrome browser to another

Google Cast for Education - Share your screen wirelessly

Google Cast for Education is a Chrome extension that turns your computer into a wireless projector. It allows you to share your screen from one Chrome browser to another seamlessly. Teachers can set up their devices for wireless screen sharing, while students can simply cast to their teacher's screen name without needing the extension.

Extension stats

Users: 2,047,485+
Rating: 2.51
(304)
Version: 20.817.0.0 (Last updated: 2020-08-17)
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.google.com/*
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • copresence
  • gcm
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • idle
  • notifications
  • See more
Size: 1.98M
Price: Free

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Cast for Education allows you to turn your computer into a wireless projector for screen sharing from another device. Just install the extension, give your device a name, and invite your students to cast.

Teachers: Download this extension to set up your device for wireless screen sharing. If you are unable to download the extension, check with your school administrator.

Students: Simply cast to your teacher's screen name from your Chrome browser. You don't need this extension to cast.

For detailed instructions, see https://support.google.com/edu/castforedu.

Cast for Education requires a G Suite for Education account. By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies.

User reviews

it sucks i cant do any thing on my computer any more
by Xavier Sullivan, 2020-09-19

it is osm to use
by Akshay Kamble, 2020-08-04

ma chi l'ha progettato, topo gigio?! inutile, dannoso, incomprensibile, ti chiede universi mondi. bocciato senza alcuna pieta'. Licenziate i programmatori
by Maurizio Borsotti, 2020-08-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Cast for Education requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Google Cast for Education. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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