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.