What is Google Classroom?
What is Google Classroom?
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Google Classroom is a free web-based learning platform developed by Google, where teachers can run a class online, create curriculums, and share assignments with students. The platform simplifies teacher-student collaboration by leveraging the various G Suite services like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Why use Google Classroom? What are the benefits?
Why use Google Classroom? What are the benefits?
Google Classroom is designed to help students and teachers
Communicate
Collaborate
Organize and manage assignments
Go paperless, and much more!
Google Classroom aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments and engaging students in learning online or remotely.
Accessing Google Classroom
Accessing Google Classroom
Signing into Google Classroom
Creating a Class
Creating a Class
You can create a class to assign work and post announcements to students.
Adding Students to a Class
Adding Students to a Class
You can invite students or guardians by using their email address or by sharing the unique classroom code.
The Stream
The Stream
The stream allows you to see a running update of items posted in the course and communication among the class.
The Classwork Page
The Classwork Page
On the classwork page you can see all the materials posted in the class.
The People Page
The People Page
On the People page, teachers can see all enrolled students.
Creating Assignments
Creating Assignments
Create assignments, quizzes, add class materials, or pose a question for the class.
Providing Feedback & Grades
Providing Feedback & Grades
Leave feedback for individual students, grade, and return assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Have Questions? We've got answers.
What can you do with Classroom?
What can you do with Classroom?
Teachers
Create and manage classes, assignments, and grades online without paper.
Add materials to your assignments, such as YouTube videos, a Google Forms survey, and other items from Google Drive.
Give direct, real-time feedback.
Use the class stream to post announcements and engage students in question-driven discussions.
Invite parents and guardians to sign up for email summaries with a student's upcoming or missing work.
More FAQ
How do I schedule assignments in Google Classroom?
How do I schedule assignments in Google Classroom?
Sometimes you need to create assignments ahead of time so students don’t see it in their feed or get an alert until you are ready.
1. Create your assignment.
2. In the bottom right, click the drop-down arrow and choose “schedule.”
3. Select the date and time you want the assignment to post.
4. Click “schedule.”
Can I really push my Google Classroom grades back to Skyward??
Can I really push my Google Classroom grades back to Skyward??
Yes you can!!!
Here are some handy tips on how to ensure the safety and security of your Google Classrooms .
Once things are set up and in place, this document will walk you through getting your grades ported over to Skyward with the click of a button!
There's no longer a need to manually enter grades into two platforms with Google and Skyward in partnership. The only caveat is this process only works for secondary grade books. Sorry elementary folks! We've got our ear to the ground ready to come back with good news soon!!
How do I make copies of assignment materials in Google Classroom?
How do I make copies of assignment materials in Google Classroom?
You can add attachments, links to outside resources and websites, YouTube videos, or Google Drive files to your assignment. When the file attachment is a Google Docs, Sheet, or Slide, you gain additional options for distribution and how students interact with the file.
After you select the Doc, Sheet, or Slide file, you will see a new drop-down menu option.
Students can view file—All students can read the file, but not edit it.
Students can edit file—All students share the same file and can make changes to it.
Make a copy for each student—(For Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides only) Students receive an individual copy of the file that they can edit. The student’s name is automatically added to the document title. When a student turns in the assignment, the teacher sees the file labeled with the student’s name.
Notes:
Once you click assign, you cannot edit these options. If you choose the wrong option, or simply change your mind, you will have to delete the assignment and start over.
Is there a Classroom app for my phone or tablet?
Yes! The Classroom app is available for Android, Chrome, and iOS devices.
How can I distribute an assignment to multiple classes at once?
How can I distribute an assignment to multiple classes at once?
For those of you that teach the same subject across multiple class periods, you can create an assignment and distribute to multiple classes at once and save valuable time.
When you create a new assignment in Google Classroom,
1. Click the drop-down arrow next to the name of your class.
2. From here, you can use the checkboxes to select each class that you would like to distribute the assignment.
How do I assign work to individuals and groups?
How do I assign work to individuals and groups?
You can give an assignment just to one particular student, or a group of students instead of the entire class. By default, an assignment is posted to all students in the class.
1. Click the drop-down arrow next to “All Students.”
2. Deselect “All Students”
3. Select just the student or group of students you wish to receive the assignment post.
Where do I find my responses to the Google Form I assigned on Google Classroom?
Where do I find my responses to the Google Form I assigned on Google Classroom?
Click View responses on the assignment or the Student Work page to see all responses in Forms.
Can parents have access to my Google Classroom?
Can parents have access to my Google Classroom?
Parents can receive guardian emails with information about their student’s classwork.
You can only add guardians for students using Classroom with a G Suite account, not a personal account. For details, go to About Classroom user accounts.
When guardians join Classroom, they receive regular, automatic email summaries for each of their students. Guardians choose the frequency of the emails—daily or weekly—and can unsubscribe at any time.
Guardian email summaries include:
Missing work—Work that’s late at the time the email was sent
Upcoming work—Work that’s due today and tomorrow (for daily emails) or work that’s due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails)
Class activity—Announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers
By default, email summaries for your classes are turned off. Learn how to turn on and manage guardian email summaries for your class. Guardians can’t access Classroom or view your class stream.
More Google Classroom Resources
Looking for other Classroom tips, ideas, and resources? Be sure to check out the Google Classroom Resource page for all the latest posts, podcasts, and resources.
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