Lesson 3: Creating a Google Classroom

Resources

• Connect with other educators here Google for Education has twelve trainers available to contact for any questions, training help, or directions for using their tools, including Google Classroom. This is a great resource to connect with other teachers who are trained on Google and have had plenty of experience working with the Google for Education tools.

• Google for Education Case Studies Read different case studies from schools around the world who have integrated Google for Education tools in to their schools and classrooms. These case studies not only describe the works done within Google Classroom, but also other tools such as Google Docs, Google Forms, and other Google apps.

• Google Classroom Tutorial 2016 This tutorial video serves as a step by step guide to help set up your own Google Classroom. Use this as a resource to refer back to or to supplement with the task instructions below. If you are a visual learner, then this method of instruction for creating your own Google Classroom will be most beneficial.

Tasks

Create Your Own Classroom

Now that you have learned what Google classroom is and have gained some knowledge on how it works, it is time to set up your very own Classroom. There are five steps listed below to guide you through the process.

1. View the following page for specific instructions on signing in to Google Classroom for the first time: Signing In

Remember, your school must have access to G Suite for Education. You must then obtain a password from your administrator to have your own access. You will need this information when signing in for the first time. If your school has yet to gain access to G Suite for Education, click here for further instructions.

2. Once you have successfully signed in, create your first class

1. You will click on the plus (+) sign in the upper right hand corner of the page and click Create Class.
2. Type in your Class Name and Section, then click Create. (Be specific so you can stay organized when it comes time to create more classes!)
3. Congratulations, your first class has been created! Enter the class so you are viewing the home page of your class.

If you are experiencing any difficulty during this stage, click here for support. You can also refer to the tutorial videoduring any of the set-up stages for assistance.

3. Post your first announcement and create your first class assignment

1. When you enter your class page, there is a text box right in the middle of the page that says "Share with your class...". Below that text box are the word "Announcement" and "Assignment" that you can click on. Click on Announcement.
2. Post an inviting announcement to your students welcoming them to your class
3. Go back to the same main text box and click on the Assignment tab below this time
4. Fill in the required fields: Assignment name, description (optional), due date, time (optional)
5. Attach the assignment document from your computer, share a document from your Google Drive, add a URL link, or upload a video.
6. Click "Assign." Your assignment will then be posted to all students and assigned directly to them.

4. Add your students

1. On the left hand side of your Classroom page there is a horizontal tool page. In that tool bar, find where it says "Class Code."
2. This code is what you will share with students so they can join the class. There are a few ways to do this.

• Post the class code on the board in your classroom for students to see and add during class
• E-mail the selected students your class code for them to ass
• Invite the selected students to accept the class invitation

Personalize your Classroom

Now that you have successfully created your own class, feel free to browse the Google Classroom pages and become more familiar with all of it's useful features. Personalize your pages' design, edit the settings, add more classes, post an announcement to your class' page, or post another assignment to help you become more familiar and immersed in this digital environment.

Google Classroom Help Center If at any time you are experiencing difficulties or have questions about the the Classroom setup, this is another resource for help the provides great information.

Conclusion

"Rapidly evolving technology has not only fundamentally changed the way in which we live, work and communicate, but also revolutionized the education system."

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