Parent Tutorials

The G Suite for Education is a set of tools produced by Google and offered for no cost to classroom teachers. The Glen Ridge School System highly integrates the G Suite into the everyday functioning of our classrooms across grade levels.

Look below for insights on the common uses of programs like Drive, Classroom, Meet, and more! For extended reading, consider looking at the "For Families" tab near the middle of the Google Teach from Anywhere Site.

Google Classroom

Use the Slides below to learn about some of the features and accessibilities of Google Classroom. Classroom is used in almost every classroom in Glen Ridge, as it offers optimal communications between teachers, students, and parents alike. Classroom is a streamlined communication device for posting and submitting assignments, taking part in a discussion board, and even asking questions regarding the work.

Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students by Shake Up Learning.pdf

Google Calendar

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Calendar Agendas in Classroom

The video to the left is focused on the use of the agenda function of Classroom, set up through Google Calendar. The agenda is from a student point of view, and focuses on how students and parents can use the Calendar as a virtual assignment pad/agenda.

Google Docs

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Introduction to Docs

The video to the left is a tutorial for the basic functionality on Google Docs. Many teachers use Docs for class work, larger writing assignments, class notes, and collaborative work. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the top right of the video.

Google Sites

Accessing Faculty Pages

Watch the video tutorial to the right for directions on accessing teacher webpages. These pages are used for information such as class Calendars, important documents, and more.

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