Google Classroom
Getting started with Google LMS.
Welcome to Classroom!
Introduction
Easy set up
Teachers can add students directly or share a code with their class to join. It takes just minutes to set up.
Saves time
The simple, paperless assignment workflow allows teachers to create, review, and grade assignments quickly, all in one place.
Improves organization
Students can see all of their assignments on an assignments page, and all class materials are automatically filed into folders in
Google Drive.
Enhances communication
Classroom allows teachers to send announcements and start class discussions instantly. Students can share resources with
each other or provide answers to questions on the stream.
Affordable and secure
Like the rest of Google Apps for Education services, Classroom contains no ads, never uses your content or student data for
advertising purposes, and is free for schools.
Assignment Workflow
Classroom weaves together Google
Docs, Drive, and Gmail so teachers can
create and collect assignments
paperlessly.
Within Classroom, teachers can create
an assignment, use it in multiple
classes, and choose how students
complete the assignment (for example,
whether each student receives an
individual copy or all students work in
the same copy of the assignment).
The teacher can track who has
completed the assignment and who
hasn't, and provide feedback to
individual students.
5 Google Classroom Tips
1. Don’t click STUDENT first time in!
2. Keep all of your classes/sections separate.
3. Be specific when naming your classes.
4. Don’t mess around with the “Classroom” folder in Google Drive.
5. Don’t add items directly to the Drive folders created by Classroom.
Getting Started
There are two ways to get to Google
Classroom.
● Go to https://classroom.google.com
● Log into your email & access through
the apps button.
Setting up Classroom
Log in as a TEACHER!
Create your Classroom
ABOUT page
STUDENTS page
The STREAM
Announcements
• Post information and attach resources (YouTube, Drive, files, links).
• Anyone can comment on and announcement.
• Great for adding communication and resources that are not attached
to a due date or grades.
Assignments
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Use for housing assignments with a due date.
Can use a variety of ways to distribute information.
YouTube, web links, Google Docs, files.
STREAM layout
● It is important to note that
assignments and
announcements placed in
the stream will be placed in
chronological order.
● The most recent postings
will be placed at the top of
the stream.
Creating Announcements
● Click the Plus ‘+’ button and choose Create Announcement.
● Type an announcement.
● Add files from Google Drive, YouTube, web links, or files from your
computer.
● Copy to multiple classes if necessary
● Post your announcement
Creating Assignments
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Click the Plus ‘+’ button and choose Assignment.
Give your assignment a title and instructions (optional).
Set the due date.
Attach files (Drive, Docs, YouTube, links).
Copy assignment to multiple classes if necessary.
Create a Question
Use Questions to quickly check for understanding, exit tickets, or class discussions.
Questions can have a point value assigned to them.
Students have the ability to view and reply to each other’s answers.
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Click the Plus ‘+’ button and choose Create Question
Type the question.
Add instruction (optional)
Set the due date.
Attach files (Drive, Docs, YouTube, links).
Copy assignment to multiple classes if necessary.
Adding Google Documents
If you are adding a
document from Google
Drive, specify how you
would like it to be shared.
Post your assignment.
Assignment Options
When creating assignments, students will have two ways to turn an
assignment in, depending on the type of file you have them working on.
● If the assignment is a document you attach through Google Drive
○ Students will see a “TURN IN” button when they open their
assignment.
● If the assignment is a web link, such as a Google Form
○ Students will see a “MARK AS DONE” button to click in order to turn in
their assignment.
Student Perspective
Student STREAM
● As a student, you will see your assignments.
● Assignment due dates.
● Comment section.
To open an assignment, click “OPEN” button.
Student STREAM
● Once you have opened the assignment.
○ Click the Document link.
○ Your assignment will open in Google Docs.
Student Assignment turn-in
● Using Google Docs, Google Drawings, or
files not using a web link as the assignment
tool.
● In the Google Doc., click “Turn In”.
● A second screen will appear.
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Click “TURN IN” one more time.
Assignments Using Links
● Assignments using links will follow the same process as before, however
instead of a “TURN IN” button, it will say ‘MARK AS DONE”.
● Open the assignment and click “MARK AS DONE”.
● A second screen will appear.
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Click “TURN IN” one more time.
Classroom Mobile App
Questions?