How To Use Google Classroom

How to Use Google Classroom

Consider Google Classroom if you're looking for an easy-to-use learning management system for your classroom. According to Google, "Classroom is a free web service available to schools, non-profit organizations, and anyone with a personal Google Account." Classroom enables learners and instructors to communicate easily—both inside and outside of schools.” This free platform simplifies the process of storing files, going paperless, and collaborating with students throughout the educational process. What you need to know about Google Classroom is as follows:

Set Up Your Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a free service available to anyone with a Google Apps for Education account. Simply navigate to classroom.google.com. From here, you'll proceed with the steps necessary to create your classroom. You will have the ability to add as many classes and sections as necessary. You have some discretion over the fundamental classroom design, such as class themes. After you've set up the class, it's time to enroll your students. They will need to sign in using the class code generated by Google. Your Google Classroom is now ready to use.

Make Announcements

The Announcements feature is useful for communicating critical information. Students will receive an email notification when you post an announcement, and the announcement will appear at the top of the classroom thread.

Store Class Materials

Utilize Google Classroom's About section to store critical classroom materials that students will reference throughout the school year. Many teachers, for example, include materials such as a class syllabus, rules, or helpful lesson guides.

Likewise, Google Classroom is an excellent tool for storing the remainder of your class materials. Because student work is not stored in a shared folder in Google Classroom, it remains private between the teacher and the student. When the time comes to grade student work, you will be able to access it from any computer with an internet connection.

Create Assignments

Google Classroom makes it simple to create paperless assignments. When you create an assignment, for example, you give it a title, include a description, and specify a due date. In addition, you can upload multiple files, including images, step-by-step instructions, and YouTube videos.

Grade Assignments

Teachers can grade assignments and provide feedback on student work within Google Classroom. Also, Google Classroom stores grades.

Use the Questions Feature

While Google Classroom does not include a test or quiz creator, you can use the Questions feature to assign multiple choice questions to students and instantly receive their responses.

Integrate Apps

Along with Google apps, you can integrate other apps into Classroom, such as Newsela and Quizlet, to create a truly digital learning environment.

Finally, it's critical to note that Google Classroom enables teachers to shift their focus away from the end result and toward collaborative learning with students throughout the learning process.