Discover Google Classroom: Your Guide to
First Steps

Teachers: Create a Class

•   - Click the “+” icon on the homepage and select “Create Class.”  

•   - Enter a name (e.g., “English 9A”) and a subject, then click “Create.”  

•   - Share the generated class code with your students via email or in person.  

Students: Join a Class  

•   - Click “Join Class” on the homepage and enter your teacher’s code.  

•   - Verify the class name (e.g., “English 9A”) before confirming.  

•   - You’ll see the class tile on your homepage once you’re added.  

Post a Welcome Message  

•   - Teachers: Go to the Stream tab and click “Share something with your class.”  

•   - Write a note like “Welcome to English 9A! Excited to learn together.”  

•   - This helps set a positive tone for your students.  

Try a Practice Assignment 

•   - Teachers: In Classwork, click “Create” > “Assignment,” add a title like “Intro Quiz.”  

•   - Attach a file (e.g., a PDF from Drive) and set a due date, then post.  

•   - Students: Check Classwork, open the assignment, and submit a test file.  

Explore the Calendar

•   - Click the sidebar calendar to see all due dates in one place.  

•   - Teachers can schedule posts to avoid overwhelming students.  

•   - Students can plan ahead by noting upcoming deadlines.