Google classroom intro

1. Google Classroom: An Introduction

2. Overview I n this presentation, you will learn about the following aspects of Google Classroom: What it is How it works Pros and Cons If at anytime you have questions, please feel free to stop me!

3. What is Google Classroom? Google Classroom, through Google’s Apps in Education, is an online learning platform that can serve many functions, such as: Provide online learning opportunities for students through a variety of means Post students assignments and other resources Allow students to complete assignments online, as well as grade and return assignments to students digitally Email access to students enrolled in your classes Create discussion board questions for students to respond to and other items

4. How does Google Classroom work? Once you have created a class, you can: Add students, assignments, lecture outlines, videos, web links, etc. Anything you add will be placed in a Classroom only file in your Google Drive (created automatically for you!) Students will be able to submit work to Classroom, and you will be able to grade and provide feedback to that work; you can evaluate and provide feedback on the go, you do not have to wait for students to submit work! Student projects can be created with ease, as Google Drive allows for you to view progress on assignments and view revision/editing histories

5. What are the pros of Google Classroom? Google Classroom has numerous advantages that will make your life easier, including: Less to no paper clutter when collecting and grading assignments Ease of communication, as students should never need to ask you when something is due Ability to use on any device that has access to the Internet, including Android and iOS applications! Ability to share almost any resource with your students at any time

6. What are the cons of Google Classroom? All good things have some flaws, including Google Classroom, such as: The need to manually transfer grades from Classroom to Infinite Campus or other online gradebook platform Inability to use the email function of Classroom on district computers, as Gmail is blocked (CCSD); if your district is unfiltered, then GAME ON! Inability to give parents/guardians access to Classroom, as an GAFE email address is required to access Google Classroom The site can be temperamental at times, not allowing you to view submitted work, post assignments, etc.; however, this is rare

7. In Conclusion Google Classroom is a great tool for anyone that is looking to: incorporate technology in their curriculum and flip your classroom reduce or eliminate paper grading and clutter and provide better and more frequent feedback provide more resources to their students in an easier fashion, such as YouTube videos

8. How does Google Classroom work? Google Classroom works through your GAFE (Google Apps for Education) email address; will not work with a non-GAFE account To access Google Classroom, head to http://classroom.google.com From there, you can create a class as a teacher, or join a class as a student Co-teaching function is also available, allowing teams of teachers to have access to students, post/grade work, provide feedback, etc. No limit to number of classes you can create; you can create one for each period if you’d like

9. What’s next? For the remainder of the time, I will show you: my Google Classrooms how my Drive is organized how to add assignments, videos, links, use Google Drive, etc. how to set up your own Google Classroom

10. Initial Access

11. Creating Classes

12. Creating Classes

13. Useful Links A lice Keeler’s Teacher Tech (also follow @alicekeeler on Twitter for tips and tricks) http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/ An Introduction to Google Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OyhFXfavT0 100 Tips for Google Drive for Teachers & Students http://goo.gl/p0KESS

14. Useful Links Tips & Tricks for Using Google Apps in Math Classrooms http://goo.gl/VcVcEa 32 Ways to Use Google Apps http://goo.gl/0AlBiR