Definition - Why Use Topics in Google Classroom
Topics give you the ability to group Classwork posts by any topic you choose to better organize your Google classroom. In this video, Jennifer demonstrates how to create topics in her 7th Grade Google Classroom.
Topic organize Google Classroom Classwork so that the work is not a jumbled mess. In this video, Bethany demonstrates how to create topics in her 3rd Grade Google Classroom.
Best Practices - How to Use Topics in Google Classroom
Use Days as Topics - Primary Grades
Group posts by Dates to help students find assignments. In the primary grades, use Days as the topic. The format is up to you, but here are some ideas:
Week 1, Day 1
Week 1, Monday
Yes, by the time the quarter is done, you will have a large number of topics. However, it is Best Practice to start a new Google Classroom each quarter.
Classwork - Topics - Upper Grades.webmUse Weeks as Topics - Upper Grades
Assignments in the upper grades may be completed over the course of multiple days. Use Weeks as the topics.
Week 1 ELA
August 17-21 History
At the end of the first grading period, it is recommended that you start a new Google Classroom.
Classwork - Topics - Best Practices - Type of Material.webmUse Content Type as Topics
Group posts by Content to find specific resources. Examples include:
Tech Resources
Math Resources
ELA Resources
Writing Resources
Classwork - Topics - Best Practices - Students who need extra.webmUse Student Names as Topics
Group posts by students to be given selected assignments/ resources for specific, targeted learning (differential).
Rename a Topic After the Fact
Did you forget to choose a topic? Want to switch it to another area? This video will show you how.
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