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QUICK GUIDE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

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QUICK GUIDE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

OVERVIEW

What is Google Classroom?

Home Screen

Creating a Class

Interface (Stream, Students, About)

Post Announcements

Ask Questions

Assignments & Grading

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QUICK GUIDE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

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Classroom.google.com

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HOME SCREEN

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CREATE A CLASS

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STREAM

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STUDENTS

Add students by sharing the Class code or inviting them directly.

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By default, students can post and comment. Click that section to turn post / comment setting on or off.

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ABOUT

Use the Class Materials section to post resources that students may need to access regularly throughout the year.

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Click the Invite Teachers button to add co-teachers to your course.

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POST ANNOUNCEMENTS (Stream)

Use the Create announcement feature when sharing information and resources with your students, such as:

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  • File Attachments
  • Resources From Your Google Drive
  • Website Links
  • YouTube Videos

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADD RESOURES HERE

Click these dropdowns to post to multiple classes or specific groups of students.

Click this dropdown to save a draft or schedule a specific time for it to appear in the student feed.

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ASK QUESTIONS

CLICK

Choose Short answer or Multiple Choice

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ASSIGNMENTS

If adding a Doc/Sheet/Slide from Drive, you can make a copy for each student here. (Great for assignment templates.)

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ASSIGNMENTS (Student View)

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Students can ADD a resource to submit (1) via Drive, link or attachment. They can also CREATE a new resource from within the assignment (2).

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ASSIGNMENTS

Student assignments can be accessed to the right side.

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Grades and comments can be provided to students in the left panel. Remember to check the box and click the Return button up top for students to receive your feedback.

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