Classroom update

Google Classroom has rolled out some new features this month making Classroom even more user friendly. If you haven't started using a digital classroom, or if you feel overwhelmed by technology, Google Classroom is an excellent way to get your feet wet with a digital environment. Here are the new features available within classroom now:

• New Classwork page - Teachers can post assignments and questions on the page, and also group them into modules with topics.

• New grading tool in Classroom—Teachers have a new grading tool where they can switch between grades, student submissions, and comments while grading.

• New People page—Teachers can view class member information on the People page. Teachers can also invite and remove students, co-teachers, and guardians on the page.

• New Settings page—Teachers can edit the class description, change the class code, manage guardian summaries, and control Stream settings all on one page.

• Copy a class—Teachers can copy classwork and topics from an existing class to create a new class.

• Control notifications by class—Teachers and students can turn notifications off for any class.