What is Google Classroom

Google Classroom which is a secure online learning platform that is used to support teaching and learning both at home and in class. At Kensington Avenue, children have their own log in information which will allow them to use Google Classroom at home or in class to complete tasks and homework assigned by their teachers.

A variety of tools are included in Google Classroom to support teaching and learning such Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Meet and Google Calendar all of which is accessible via the web or the dedicated mobile device app. 

Parents/Carers can also request 'Guardian access' to receive a daily summary of your child's activity and any work to be handed in or overdue - Guardian access will not allow direct access to classrooms or teacher contact details.

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More Info

• How does my child login to Google classroom?

Your child will be given a copy of their username and password to take home and have already been setup in their class. Please refer to the parents guide for instructions on getting started and much more. Please remember to keep login info safe and secure and remind your child not to share it with friends/other people.

• Will parents have access to Google classroom and receive logins too?

No. Parents/Carers can only request to receive email summaries of their child's. The summary will include any of the following information; 

Missing work— Assignments that were late when the email was sent.

*Work that’s due today and tomorrow (for daily emails)  or work that’s due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails)

Class activity— Important announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by class teachers

For more information, see Guardian email summaries 

If you would like to receive email summaries, please request this feature to be turned on for you. Contact Us 

• Is there a Classroom app for my phone or tablet? 

Yes. The Classroom app is available for Android, Chrome, and iOS devices. For more information, see Get the Classroom app. 

• Do I have to pay to use the Google Classroom app

No. Classroom app is free for all users. 

• Do I need any other Google apps to support Google Classroom?

To use all the features of the Classroom app, you need Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. To join class video meetings, we recommend that you install the Google Meet app too. If they aren't already on your device, you can get them from Google Play (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS). 

• What personal information about me does Google collect?

Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from G Suite for Education accounts in its G Suite for Education Privacy Notice. You can read that notice online at https://gsuite.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html 

Their privacy notice can also be found here; https://policies.google.com/privacy 

• Is Google classroom and other core services it uses safe for me and my child to use?

Yes, but nothing is 100% exempt for cyber attacks. We use a specially configured version of Google Workspace which has extra security features and restrictions to protect all pupils and staff from a privacy and online safety prospective but it is important that end users practice safe and responsible use of technology too. Children are made aware of acceptable use and e-safety but parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s use of applications when accessing programs from home; the school cannot take responsibility for home Internet access and its setup. Pupils are responsible for their own behaviour at all times.  

• How often is homework set by the class teacher?

Work will be set weekly, but keep an eye on the 'stream' for class announcements or change of schedule.

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