Embedded Files
Google Classroom is a web-based platform developed by Google for Education that helps teachers manage and streamline their workflow for digital learning. It allows teachers to create classes, distribute assignments, communicate, and stay organized — all in one place.
With Google Classroom, teachers can:
Post assignments, quizzes, and materials.
Collect and grade student work digitally.
Provide real-time feedback.
Facilitate communication with students through announcements and private comments.
Automatically organize student submissions in Google Drive.
Track student progress and export grades easily.
It is designed to integrate seamlessly with other Google tools like Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Google Meet.
Getting to Google Classroom
Steps:
Open a web browser (Chrome is recommended)
Sign in using your Blair Google account
To use a mobile device, download the Google Classroom app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and log in
Setting Up Classes
Steps:
Click the "+" button in the top right corner
Select Create Class
Fill in the required fields:
Class name (required)
Section, Subject, Room (optional)
Click Create
Google Drive will automatically create a class folder for file management and a Google Calendar for that class
Adding Students to Your Google Classroom
There are two main ways to get students into your Google Classroom:
Manually invite them by email
Share the Class Code so they can join themselves
Both options are simple and efficient
Option 1: Invite Students by Email
Steps:
Open the class you want to add students to
Click the People tab at the top of the screen
Under the Students section, click Invite Students (a person icon with a plus sign)
In the window that opens:
Type student email addresses (or paste a list)
You can select multiple addresses at once
Click Invite
Result: Students will receive an invitation email and Classroom notification
They must click “Join” to officially become part of the class
Option 2: Share the Class Code with Students
Steps:
Open your class
On the Stream tab or the Settings gear (top right), locate the Class Code
Display or Copy the Code:
From Stream: Class Code is displayed under the class name
From Settings: Scroll down to the General section to find the code
To project the code clearly:
Click the box icon next to the code to enlarge it for easier viewing (perfect for classroom projection)
Share the code:
Verbally, through a slideshow, write it on the board, or email it
Student Actions to Join Using Class Code:
Students go to https://classroom.google.com
They click the "+" sign at the top right
Select Join Class
Enter the Class Code provided by you
Click Join
Google Drive Classroom Folders
Accessing the Folders:
Open Google Drive
Look for a folder called Classroom
Inside, you will find folders for each class
Each assignment creates subfolders automatically, where student submissions are stored
NOTE: The Google Classroom folders in Google Drive are one-way only! The Google Classroom will automatically put assignments into the folder. It is not possible to upload or put assignments into the folder and then have them appear in the Google Classroom.
DO NOT DELETE THIS CLASSROOM FOLDER
Posting Assignments and Other Post Types
Creating Assignments, Questions, and Materials
Steps:
Click Classwork tab
Click Create
Choose one:
Assignment: For students to submit work
Quiz Assignment: Automatically attaches a Google Form quiz
Question: Quick formative check-in (short answer or multiple choice)
Material: Posting non-graded resources (PDFs, links, videos)
Topic: Organizational headers
Fill in the Title. Include instructions (optional)
Attach files if needed (click Add → choose Google Drive, Link, File, or YouTube)
Assign to all students or select individual students (optional)
Set the Due Date and Topic
Click Assign, Schedule, or Save as Draft
Using Topics on the Classwork Page
Steps:
Click Classwork
Click Create → Topic
Name the topic (e.g., "Week 1," "Unit 2," "Resources")
Click Add
While creating assignments or materials, assign them to a Topic
Use drag and drop to reorder Topics and assignments
Different Types of Assignments
Creating Specific Types of Assignments:
Standard Assignment
Attach readings, slideshows, Docs
Allow students to submit their own files
Quiz Assignment
Google Forms quiz is attached automatically
Set quiz options inside Google Forms (e.g., make it a self-grading quiz)
Group Assignment
Share a document with "Students can edit file" setting
Draft Assignment
Start creating, but select Save as Draft instead of assigning
Posting Assignments to Different Sections and Adjusting Due Dates
Steps:
When creating a post, look at the "For" dropdown at the top
Select multiple sections or individual students
Set different due dates for each if necessary:
Create different posts per section
Or adjust inside each assignment for individuals
Attachments
Steps to Attach Files:
While creating a post (assignment/material):
Click Add
Choose:
Google Drive to attach from Drive.
Link to attach a URL
File to upload from your computer
YouTube to add a video
For Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, choose:
Students can view file
Students can edit file
Make a copy for each student (recommended for individual work)
Adding Co-Teachers
Steps:
Open your class
Click the People tab
Under Teachers, click the Invite Teachers button
Enter their email address
They must accept the invitation to gain access
NOTE:Â Only the original teacher, or co-teachers who have already been added, are able to add more co-teachers.
Document Ownership Transfer
Steps:
Attach a Google Doc/Sheet/Slide when creating an assignment
Choose Make a copy for each student
Students now own a personal copy with their name inserted into the document title
After submission, Classroom locks it so students can no longer edit unless returned
Stream vs. Classwork Tab
Using the Stream
Steps:
Go to the Stream tab
Click Share something with your class
Type an announcement or add attachments
Post immediately or Schedule for later
Tip: Keep Stream clean by limiting it to announcements only
Posting to Classwork
Steps:
Go to the Classwork tab
Follow the steps above under "Posting Assignments"
Organize posts under appropriate Topics for clarity
Best practice: Post assignments/materials in Classwork and use the Stream for announcements only
Teaching Students to Use the To-Do List
Steps for Students:
Scroll down in the left margin
Select To-Do
View three tabs:
Assigned: Upcoming work
Missing: Past due
Done: Completed tasks
Teacher Tip: Demonstrate this live for students the first week of class
Setting up Gradebooks
Steps:
Click the Settings gear in the top right corner of your class
Scroll to Grading
Choose a Grade Calculation method:
No overall grade
Total points
Weighted by category
Set up Grade Categories if needed (e.g., Homework 30%, Projects 70%)
Click Save
Managing Grading
Steps:
Click the Grades tab
Select an assignment to view student submissions
Enter grades directly into the score fields
Provide Private Comments if needed (optional but recommended)
Click Return to send grades and feedback back to students.
Exporting the Gradebook to Google Sheets
Steps:
Go to the Grades tab
Click the Settings gear or three dots menu next to an assignment
Choose Download Grades
Select to download as a Google Sheet or CSV file
Archiving Classes
Steps:
On the Google Classroom home page (where classes are listed)
Click the three dots (More) on the class card
Select Archive
Confirm
Note: You can find archived classes by clicking the menu and selecting Archived Classes
Pro-tips for Teachers
Spend time teaching students how to navigate at the beginning of the year
Keep Stream clean; reserve Classwork for everything critical
Post due dates clearly and consistently
Archive, don't delete classes, to reuse materials later
Export grades regularly to avoid data loss
Demonstrate checking the To-Do list during the first week of classes
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