Introduction to Google Classroom:
· Google Classroom weaves together: Google Docs, Drive and Gmail
· When the teacher creates a new assignment in Google Docs and a folder is automatically generated in Google Drive, with a subfolder for each student.
· Teachers can create individual, group or whole class assignments
· Students submit their assignments through Google Docs
· Teachers can easily track if students have submitted work
· Teachers can make corrections, add comments and return the assignments to the students
· Google Classroom weaves together: Google Docs, Drive and Gmail
· When the teacher creates a new assignment in Google Docs and a folder is automatically generated in Google Drive, with a subfolder for each student.
· Teachers can create individual, group or whole class assignments
· Students submit their assignments through Google Docs
· Teachers can easily track if students have submitted work
· Teachers can make corrections, add comments and return the assignments to the students
Creating a Classroom:
· Once logged in to Google Classroom, you can add a class easily by clicking the + symbol in the upper right hand corner of the page.
· Choose the class name and the section (Ex: Socials 7 – Division 11)
· Teacher can also add a resource page that includes location, teacher email, and materials. (add documents, videos or links by clicking the “add materials”.)
· Once logged in to Google Classroom, you can add a class easily by clicking the + symbol in the upper right hand corner of the page.
· Choose the class name and the section (Ex: Socials 7 – Division 11)
· Teacher can also add a resource page that includes location, teacher email, and materials. (add documents, videos or links by clicking the “add materials”.)
Inviting students to class:
· Choose the class you would like
· Click the “student” tab, then choose the student you want to add and click the “Invite” button. (Can access students through contacts as well *IF they have been added to your contacts already)
· You can create groups within your class (save as group -> save)
· Students can add themselves to a class by using a “Class Code” (can emailed or posted to Classroom stream)
· Delete a student by clicking the box next to their name, and choose “Remove”.
Adding details to the Classroom:
· Announcements can be added by clicking onto the Text Box below the banner and tabs. (Announcements can be sent to multiple classes by clicking on the drop-down menu in the Lower Right Hand corner.)
· Students can also add comments to the class stream (teacher still has the ability to delete any posts)
· Assignments can easily be added by clicking on the Assignment. Fill in the name, a short description and a due date. (You can attach a link, file or video) Click “Post” when you are done **As with Announcement, the assignment can be added to multiple classes.**
· If you post a Google Drive File, you need to choose if the file is a view only file or if it can be edited.
· Choose the class you would like
· Click the “student” tab, then choose the student you want to add and click the “Invite” button. (Can access students through contacts as well *IF they have been added to your contacts already)
· You can create groups within your class (save as group -> save)
· Students can add themselves to a class by using a “Class Code” (can emailed or posted to Classroom stream)
· Delete a student by clicking the box next to their name, and choose “Remove”.
Adding details to the Classroom:
· Announcements can be added by clicking onto the Text Box below the banner and tabs. (Announcements can be sent to multiple classes by clicking on the drop-down menu in the Lower Right Hand corner.)
· Students can also add comments to the class stream (teacher still has the ability to delete any posts)
· Assignments can easily be added by clicking on the Assignment. Fill in the name, a short description and a due date. (You can attach a link, file or video) Click “Post” when you are done **As with Announcement, the assignment can be added to multiple classes.**
· If you post a Google Drive File, you need to choose if the file is a view only file or if it can be edited.
Changing the Appearance / Settings and Users:
· To change the classroom page theme…click “Change class theme” in lower right hand corner of the banner and you can choose from one of the available options or choose a picture of your own.
· Go to the HOME SCREEN and find the class. Click on the 3 verticle dots next to the existing class name and choose “Rename”.
· To change the classroom page theme…click “Change class theme” in lower right hand corner of the banner and you can choose from one of the available options or choose a picture of your own.
· Go to the HOME SCREEN and find the class. Click on the 3 verticle dots next to the existing class name and choose “Rename”.
To Email the Class or Selected Students:
· Click “Students” Tab – Find the student / Group and click the envelope icon …create your email and click “send”.
· Click “Students” Tab – Find the student / Group and click the envelope icon …create your email and click “send”.