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1. Use Topics
1. Use Topics
Organize your assignments by using "topics" in the Classwork page. Consider breaking up your materials by...
Unit
Subject
Week
Type of Assignment
Classroom Resources
"Do Today"
2. Number Your Assignments
2. Number Your Assignments
Numbering your assignment will help keep your Google Classroom tidy and organized. It will also help students locate assignments. I learned this tip from Alice Keeler and it is one of the useful practices I have implemented.
3. Use Emojis in your Assignment Titles
3. Use Emojis in your Assignment Titles
Emojis can keep things more visually organized and help your students to more quickly differentiate between types of assignments. I like to use a ✏️ for any work that needs to be completed and turned in, a 📚 for resources, and a 💬 for discussion posts.
My favorite place to find emojis is emojipedia.org
4. Include detailed instructions
4. Include detailed instructions
Be as detailed and specific as possible when creating your assignment. List the steps, break the assignment up into smaller chunks, and link to instructional videos. When students ask clarifying questions, go back to the assignment and edit the instructions to make them more explicit.
5. Assign due dates
5. Assign due dates
Use due dates for assignments and Google Meet sessions and it will automatically add the due date to student Google calendars.
6. Differentiate Assignments
6. Differentiate Assignments
Did you know you can differentiate assignments by only assigning them to certain students? When creating an assignment, click on the "All students" drop down menu to select which students will be able to view and complete the assignment.
7. Create a Resource or Template Class
7. Create a Resource or Template Class
Google Classroom makes it easy to re-use assignments that you have posted in other classes. Keep your favorite assignments and resources in a separate Template Class so that you always know where to find the posts that you are looking for.
8. Guardian Summaries
8. Guardian Summaries
Turn on Guardian summaries so your parents will get an emailed report of class activity, upcoming work, and missing work.
9. Email Your Students
9. Email Your Students
If you select the "People" tab near the top of your Google Classroom and then "select" all of your students, you can send an email to all of your students right from Google Classroom.
10. Find Inspiration
10. Find Inspiration
I find most of my tips by following blogs and websites from EdTech teachers and leaders. Check out some of my favorite resources.
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