Definition of Stream

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The first page students open in Google Classroom. Students can view a list of upcoming due dates. Type messages to whole class/individual students.

Best Practices for Stream

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Hide Classwork in Stream

Go to Class Settings (gear icon on top right).
Find General -> Classwork in Stream.
Select Hide Notifications. This will hide all assignments in the Stream.

See or change class details

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Turn on Guardian Summaries

Go to Class Settings (gear icon on the top right).
Find General -> Guardian Summaries.
Click the gray button to activate Guardian Summaries.

Guardian Summaries

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Turn on Google Meet Link

Please note that BCSD is using Zoom to maintain consistency across the district. We are leaving these directions for users from other districts who may use our site.

Look in the Stream header for Generate Meet link.
Click on the link to turn on Meet.

Note: If you don't want the Meet link visible to students when a meeting is not in session, go to the Settings icon, look under General, and turn off Visible to students. Repeat to turn the link on.

Set up Meet for distance learning

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Morning Announcements

In Stream, click Share something with your class.
Type the message.
- Note: You can add emojis to your message.
Click Post.

Post announcements to your students and guardians

Types of Announcements

Leave morning messages or a short video to start the students day when they login to Google Classroom.
Remind students of video conferences.
Have a conversation with students.