Road Map
Step 1: Watch the overview video to see if you like the features of Google Classroom.
Step 2: Watch the Getting Started - How to Create a New Class video and/or read the printable cheat sheet.
Step 3: Watch the Getting Started - How to Create an Assignment video or read the cheat sheet.
Step 4:Watch the Getting Started - How to Add Students and Guardians video or read the cheat sheet.
Step 5: Watch the Tips for How to Structure Your Classroom for Remote Learning Video
Step 6: Create your first class, invites students and guardians and create an assignment.
Step 7: Watch more videos for advanced features.
Overview
Google classroom allows teachers to create, distribute, give feedback & grade assignments for students in a class. It is easier to navigate on a PC but possible with the iPad app.
How to Login to Google
Login to Google Classroom at: https://classroom.google.com/
To login, you will need to use your G-Sute (GAFE) account: firstname.lastname@gafe.dsb1.ca
If you forget your G-Suite Password, send an e-mail to: Helpdesk@dsb1.ca
Getting Started - How to Create a New Class
Top video is for Personal Computer
Bottom video is for iPad
Getting Started - How to Create an Assignment
Top video is for Personal Computer.
Bottom video is for iPad.
Note: If you are attaching a google document for the students to complete independently make sure you select make a copy for each student.
Note: You can assign different tasks to different students. If you have a modified student you can assign a task to that student only.
Getting Started - How to Add Students and Guardians
Important Note: Guardians can only be added from a computer or Android device. The guardian feature only sends a weekly update to an email address. If you want the parents to see everything in Google Classroom, they will have to sign in using their child's GAFE account.
How Students Complete Assignments
This video will show you the student perspective and can be shared with students.
How to Grade Assignments
How to use your phone to turn a printed document into a Google Doc
Super easy way to use the camera and Google Drive app to make a Google Doc from printed text (including textbooks).
Tips for How to Structure your Classroom for Remote Learning
Before you start using Google Classroom it is important to think about the structure of your lessons and how they will be organized within Classroom.
Assessment & Feedback
Give Meaningful Feedback
Using the Rubric Feature
Using the Quiz Assignment Feature
Using the Comment Bank
Using the Gradebook
