Setting up your Google Classroom is the first step in syncing many different digital learning platforms at PS 48, from BrainPOP to the Google 'G Suite' Apps (Drive, Documents, Sheets, and so on) to Readworks.org, Khan Academy, Duolingo, and and and. You get the picture. Basically, most learning platforms that allows log in access via 'G Suite for Education' button. This will allow your students to leverage differentiated learning opportunities, show what they know, and provide multiple entries to learning (like audio or visual or speech-to-text) and so on. As you learn more, pay attention and reflect on other ways to incorporate tech skills into your classroom.

Set Up Your Teacher G Suite for Education Account (XXXXX@ps48x.org)

1. Request your username and password for your account. This works just like Gmail, but "@ps48x.org" instead of "@gmail.com". You will get an email at your NYCDOE email address. Follow the directions, and change your password. TIP: If you forget your password, ask Mr. Czarka.

Set Up Your Google Classroom

You will create a title, add your name, a classroom color for the banner. It's all very quick. Pay attention for your "class code." You will get a "class code" that every student will have to enter to "join" your class. Write it down, or know how to always find it in Google Classroom. Here are detailed directions for logging into Google Classroom and here are detailed directions for setting up your Google Classroom.

Add Your Students to Your Google Classroom

1. Give your students their username (XXXXX@ps48x.org) and password. ***See note below for missing students.
2. Ask them to go to Google Classroom and to log in.
3. Then give your students your "class code" to join your class by clicking the plus (+) sign.
   1. TIP: you can do this for each of your students by quickly logging into their accounts for them! It depends on your situation. You decide.

***Use this visual one pager (English and Spanish) to help students log in. Thank you for the person who created this! Share this Google Classroom Parent Guide to help parents.

After your students are in your Google Classroom, you will be able to quickly add their accounts to your classes for the BrainPOP Suite, Readworks.org, and other digital learning platforms that use Google Single Sign On (SSO).

***NOTE: Don't be surprised if one of your students does not have an account because they are new to PS 48, please fill out this short form or email Mr. Czarka! He will create an account for the student. This also goes for new students down the road.

Google Classroom Ideas and Tips

You can use Google Classroom to add resources (like rubrics, websites, and so on). You can create assignments that students complete using Google Apps. You can connect the school to home with homework assignments. You can provide student feedback and grades within Google Classroom. There are tons of possibilities, and it can streamline your work. For a comprehensive overview, go to the Google Classroom Help website. For some other useful tips, head to the Google for Education page on Sci Wiki Tific.

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