Streaming Announcements

New Google Classroom Menu Default (Fall, 2018)

    • Determine if you are in the newer version or the old version of Google Classroom.

    • You can choose to go back to the previous version which only included "Stream" and "People" by clicking on the "question mark" at the bottom left of the "Classwork" page.

    • Old Google Menu included option to add all announcements, assignments, discussions, and materials upload under "Stream" using a plus sign.

  • Click on question mark to go delete the "Classwork" option and return to the original "stream" and "people" menu.

  • Go to Old Google Tutorial.

Google Classroom Stream for All Announcements

  • The main page of your Google Classroom will be "Announcements."

  • Create a friendly announcement for your students and include a link, file, or YouTube video in your announcement.

  • You will be required to add website links, videos, and file attachments (or Google Drive docs) in each of your announcements, discussions, and assignments.

  • Suggestion: Write your announcement to include a link to a website or a YouTube - or attach a file or Google doc/slides presentation you want students to view.

  • Provide a description of the site or other addition.

  • Explain the purpose of visiting, downloading, or viewing your link or file to your students.

  • You can add several links or files to your announcement if you choose.

  • Post the announcement.

  • You may wish to include a request for student comments so that you can generate conversation with your students.

Adding Attachments

  • Paper clip - Add files from your computer

  • Google Drive - Add files from your Brandman Google Drive

  • YouTube - Add URL to YouTube video

  • Link to URL - Add link to any web address including your Prezi URL link

Posted Announcement

Editing your Posts

  • Click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right to edit, move, or delete your post.

Due Dates

  • You will generally not assign a due date for the purposes of this university assignment.

  • Click off the due date icon to the right.

  • Or, you may if you choose to try out the due date function.