Google Classroom Tips for Teachers
Google Classroom Tips for Teachers
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Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers by Shake Up Learning.pdf
How to Use Google Classroom
How to Use Google Classroom
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR Your guide to setting up, managing, and using Google Classroom.
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR Your guide to setting up, managing, and using Google Classroom.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM STREAM PAGE
GOOGLE CLASSROOM STREAM PAGE
The Stream contains all posts in chronological order from newest to oldest.
It is NOT intended to be a place to organize your work, resources or announcements.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASSWORK PAGE
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASSWORK PAGE
The Classwork tab is where assignments and resources live, and using it effectively can save time.
Google’s official Classwork guide (https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6020285) covers the basics, but let’s explore tools to enhance its functionality.
Organize with Topics: Click “Create” > “Topic” to group assignments, like “Unit 1: Algebra.” This keeps Classwork tidy—students can find tasks faster, and you’ll stay organized.
Use Google Docs for Templates: Create a reusable assignment template in Docs (docs.google.com). For example, a lab report format with sections for hypothesis and results. Attach it to assignments via “Add” > “Google Drive.”
Schedule with Calendar: When posting an assignment, click the dropdown arrow and pick a date. It syncs with Google Calendar (calendar.google.com), ensuring students get reminders.
Add Rubrics Easily: Google Classroom lets you create rubrics directly (https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9330065). Click “Create Rubric” when making an assignment—add criteria like “Clarity” (5 points) and “Accuracy” (5 points) for consistent grading.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT PAGE
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT PAGE
Customize the look and feel by adding a custom banner for each class. This is super easy to do with Canva or Google Drawings. (Canva has templates!)
Tip: Use a different header for each class to help you and your students visually distinguish multiple classes in Google Classroom.
Click the button below to learn how to create a custom header for your Google Classroom.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM STUDENT SELECTOR
GOOGLE CLASSROOM STUDENT SELECTOR
Remember using popsicle sticks with students’ names to randomly call on students in class?
Did you know there is a random student selector in the Google Classroom mobile app?
Use this to randomly select students to call on in class
It’s super simple but ONLY available in the mobile app!
Watch the video below to learn how.
CREATING A CUSTOM HEADER
CREATING A CUSTOM HEADER
Customize the look and feel by adding a custom banner for each class. This is super easy to do with Canva or Google Drawings. (Canva has templates!)
Tip: Use a different header for each class to help you and your students visually distinguish multiple classes in Google Classroom.
Click the button below to learn how to create a custom header for your Google Classroom.
SCHEDULING ASSIGNMENTS IN MULTIPLE CLASSROOMS
SCHEDULING ASSIGNMENTS IN MULTIPLE CLASSROOMS
When you schedule assignments, you can push out to multiple classes at once–a huge time-saver!
USE CNTRL + F TO FIND NUMBERS AND WORDS
USE CNTRL + F TO FIND NUMBERS AND WORDS
Even the most organized Classwork page can become quite long after a few weeks of assignments. Use the keyboard shortcut, Control + F (Command + F on a mac), to search for keywords or assignment numbers (as mentioned above) on the page. Teach students this trick, too!
USE THE RIGHT KIND OF COMMENT
USE THE RIGHT KIND OF COMMENT
There are several kinds of comments you can leave students in Classroom. Knowing how each one works can make you more efficient and effective.
Adding class comments: Do this by adding a comment in your class stream on the “outside” of an assignment or announcement. This will make the comment visible to the entire class (important if it’s an answer to a question anyone might have).
Adding private comments: Do this by viewing student results and clicking on an individual student. On the right, where you can see student submissions, the comment bar at the bottom adds a comment that only the student can see (important if it has sensitive grade or feedback information).
Adding comments in a doc/slide/sheet/drawing: Do this by clicking on the student’s file that he/she submitted to you. Click the black speech bubble icon after highlighting something you’d like to comment on. This adds a a very pointed comment on specific items in student work (important to be very exact in feedback).
USE A "RESOURCES" TOPIC AT THE TOP
USE A "RESOURCES" TOPIC AT THE TOP
Every class needs a place to store resources, links, class rules, syllabus, etc. Create a special topic for resources and class materials and keep it near the top for easy access. Be sure to name these files clearly so that students know exactly what is there.
ATTACH A TEMPLATE DOCUMENT FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT
ATTACH A TEMPLATE DOCUMENT FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT
This tip comes to us from Michelle Baragar. She attaches a blank Google Doc or a template to each assignment as a copy for each student. In Google Classroom, you can view the assignment page and see a thumbnail for each student. This allows you to see progress, or lack thereof, at a glance.
Even if you do not have a template for your assignment, Michelle Baragar suggests attaching a saved black document to use as a template so that you can still get the thumbnail view!
PACKAGE YOUR DIGITAL ASSIGNMENTS
PACKAGE YOUR DIGITAL ASSIGNMENTS
The more information you provide in the assignment, the fewer questions you have to address, and the fewer excuses students have for not having the assignment completed and on time.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM END OF YEAR
GOOGLE CLASSROOM END OF YEAR
Archiving a Google Classroom returns ownership of student work back to the student and keeps Google Drive organized.
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