Haiku Improved: A Student-Friendly Extension for Powerschool Learning
Haiku Improved is a Chrome extension developed by Ethan Printz, aimed at enhancing the user experience for students using the Powerschool Learning (formerly Haiku Learning) website. This alpha-version extension offers a beta-version UI overhaul, providing numerous usability and stylistic tweaks.
With Haiku Improved, students can enjoy a range of new features and improvements. Firstly, the extension allows users to open all tasks within the portal webpage, providing easy access to all assignments. Additionally, the UI redesign ensures that all assignments and classes can fit onto the screen without the need for scrolling, offering a more streamlined interface.
Furthermore, Haiku Improved includes better interface scaling into 4:3, optimizing the display for different screen sizes. The login page has also been redesigned, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
In the future, Ethan Printz plans to focus on bug fixing and further improvements. This includes a class page overhaul, media breakpoints for mobile devices, and the ability to locally store a todo list. Additionally, there are plans to create Firefox and Safari extensions, expanding the reach of Haiku Improved beyond just Chrome users.
Haiku Improved is a free extension that not only benefits students at Pacific Ridge School but can also be used by students from other schools and districts. With its commitment to enhancing the user experience, Haiku Improved is a valuable addition to the Powerschool Learning ecosystem.
