The Parents’ Guide to
Google Classroom
Navigating Zoom
What is Clever?
Overview:
Clever is a “Portal” where you can Access many Apps used by your student’s school or classroom teacher(s) Visit to access Clever
www.bostonpublicschools.org/backpack
What is
Google Classroom?
Think of Google Classroom (GC)
as your child’s digital link to learning.
Teachers use GC to share assignments, homework, newsletters, and much more with students AND parents!
Getting Started
Your child was provided with a secure login and password that is unique to them.
Check with his/her teacher to obtain this private information OR ask them to add you as a parent via email. You can also join the class using the Class Code.
Getting Started
Click on the Google Chrome browser icon.
Type www.google.com into your web
address bar.
Getting Started
Click on SIGN IN in the upper right hand corner of the browser window.
Getting Started
Type in your child’s Google Email address & click “next.”
Getting Started
studentname@boston.k12
Type in your PASSWORD
& click “next.”
Getting Started
Password@bostonk.12
Now you’ll see
that you are signed in to your Google Apps for Education account!
Google Account: BPS Student Account
(bpsstudent@bostonk12.org
Click on the 9 squares
(Waffle/Rubik’s Cube) icon in the
top right hand corner to see
the Google Suite of Products!
GOOGLE ICONS to recognize:
CHROME DOCS DRIVE SLIDES SHEETS FORMS CALENDAR
GMAIL PHOTOS MAPS KEEP CLASSROOM MEET HANGOUTS
SITES CONTACTS CLOUD CLOUD SEARCH YOUTUBE NEWS VAULT
MY ACCOUNT GROUPS
Click on the waffle button and then the
Google Classroom icon.
Navigating Classroom
Click on the class you wish to view.
Navigating Classroom
Page tools
(Left side)
= High Interest for Parents
Navigating Classroom
Assignment details
Navigating Classroom
If You need help
contact your child’s school or teacher
access
Android
Iphone
Tablet
desktop
anywhere
allow you to edit Google assignments from
any device that is connected to the internet!
GOOGLE APPS
Seesaw makes your child’s thinking and learning visible
Engage with your child’s learning in real time on the Family app
Form strong partnerships with your child’s teacher on the Family App
What is Seesaw?
Seesaw creates a powerful learning loop between teachers, students, and families.
When teachers and families work
together, students achieve!
Together on Seesaw,
we can celebrate and support
your child’s learning inside and outside the classroom.
Get Connected on Seesaw
Family members use the Family app or
log in as a Family Member at app.seesaw.me
Students use the Class app to complete assignments and post to the Journal
If you received a printed invitation…
If you do not have a family account…
If you already have a family account…
If you receive an invitation by text or email…
NOTE: You and your child CANNOT use the same email address to create accounts.
How to Use Seesaw as a Family Member
In the Family app, Families see posts by their child, posts their child is tagged in,
and comments by the teacher or students on their child’s post
The Home tab shows all of your child’s or children’s posts from the last 60 days
The Journals tab allows you to view all posts by child or class
Like or comment on any post in the Home or Journal tabs. Leave an audio comment by clicking the microphone icon
The Inbox tab is where you receive announcements and message the teacher one-on-one (Group messages are not available)
Students use the Class app
or log in as a Student at app.seesaw.me
Families use the Family app
or log in as a Family Member at app.seesaw.me
Attach a multimedia file to any message by clicking the plus icon
Adjust account settings like notification preferences by clicking your profile icon top left
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