Google Classroom

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What is Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is a class-organization platform is a class-organization platform students use to access everything they need for a class, including homework assignments, group projects, files, and important links. It seamlessly incorporates Google's core G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and other Google application) as well as a myriad of other learning resources.

Why do we use Google Classroom?

Google Classroom allows for assignments to be shared with individuals, groups of students, or whole classes to allow for personalization and differentiation within the one classroom page. Families will only have ONE platform to locate assignments for all their K-12 students. Students can “turn in” assignments virtually, and teachers can provide feedback to their students individually. Google Classroom protects student privacy because it is linked to Harvard Public Schools accounts. Google Classroom can be easily translated for students and families. (You can either use the Google Translate extension or just alt-click on the actual page to choose the language-there are dozens!) Google Classroom allows teachers to link familiar platforms like Padlet, Flipgrid, and Get Epic.

What about students in grades PK-2?

All students, including those in grades PK-2 have access to navigate the use of Google Classroom. Parents may have to help students log in and with some of the directions. Often times, teachers may post an assignment here that links to Seesaw.

How does Google Classroom work?

Teachers post assignments for students to complete and turn in, give feedback on the assignment, and return it to the student. Classroom discussions and polls are also possible with Google Classroom.

FAQs

Can you use Google Classroom at home?

Students can access Google Classroom from anywhere, including from their phones, when they download the Google Classroom app.

Can I communicate with my child's teacher through Google Classroom?

Your child's teacher may use Google Classroom for communication. In this case, they will send you an invitation, and after accepting, you will receive updates directly from them, which may include information on upcoming or missing work and announcements.

Can Google Classroom be used for chatting?

Yes. Only if allowed by the teacher and school-appropriate and on topic.

Can I check my child's progress on Google Classroom?

No. Teachers may provide feedback including comments on student’s work using Google Classroom. However, only the student can see these comments. Ask your child about the feedback they are receiving from their teachers.

How does my student find out about new stuff posted in Google Classroom?

Your child should be in the habit of checking their Google Classroom on a daily basis to check on their assignments.

Is my student supposed to be chatting with his classmates via Google Classroom?

Maybe. Teachers may assign collaborative projects, such as a group research paper in Google Docs or a group dialogue, where students comment on each other's work. Students are expected to use the tools responsibly using the school’s code of conduct and the district’s technology policy.

If my student is using Google Classroom, how can I make sure my child is on task?

Monitor your student with your own eyes and ears. There are no other ways via the Google Classroom to check on assignments. Discuss with your child their assignments. Check in with them frequently through each day.