How to Use Google Classroom?

In this article, I will show you how to install Google Classroom and How to use Google Classroom. I will show you what you can do if you are a teacher and how you can create a class. If you are a student or a parent, I will guide you on how to join a class and how you can do your assignments.

The use of Google Classroom is very easy. Google Classroom is the best platform for students or teachers. Here you can start your class. But for that, you have to know How to use Google Classroom.

How to Install Google Classroom?

Before you know how to Use Google Classroom you have to know How to install Google Classroom. The Google Classroom is a free service for schools, non-profits, and anyone with a personal Google account. Classroom makes it easy for learners and instructors to connect inside and outside of schools. The classroom saves time and paper and makes it easy to create classes, distribute assignments, communicate, and stay organized. Let’s install the app.

First, we need to go to the Play Store. So, open Play Store On the search above, write Google Classroom. Now tap on search. After you have found the app, tap on install, and wait.

You have now installed Google Classroom on your Android device. After the install is complete just tap on Open. Let’s tap on Get Started. Select the account you wish to use on Google Classroom. Then tap, OK.

You have now connected and sign in to your account. Let’s make a small presentation of all the options we have. The plus button from the top can be used to create a classroom or to join one.

The menu button from the top right has some interesting options. Here we find the full list of Classes; a Calendar button which will show us all related stuff we have to do and notifications.

If we tap on settings, we will be able to update our main photo. We can also make the app sync over cellular data when we do not have wifi. We can disable or enable email notifications, and also we can set up some device notifications. On-device notification, you can disable notifications by switching off this button. These are the main options.

How to use Google Classroom as a student or a parent?

I will show you how to join a class, how to turn in work and assignments. To join a class, you will need to have a code from your teacher. If you do not have that code, you cannot participate. Let’s say you have the code. Tap on the plus button from the top. Select Join class. Write the 6 -7 letters and numbers code you receive. Now tap on Join.

On the main page, we have the stream. This is a summary of all major work done in the class. You will find here posts, assignments, and any other information your teacher will share. In some classes, the teacher will allow you to share your class posts. You can do that by taping and write what you need.

On every post, you can also add comments, of course, if this is allowed. Tap on add class comment. Write a comment and hit send. Now let’s tap on Classwork. Here you will find materials, assignments, questions sent by your teacher.

If an icon is blue, it means you need to give an answer or need to post some work for it. We will come back here soon. Tap on People.

Here you will see more info about your teacher and see if you are in the right class. Now let’s go back to Classwork. Tap on one of the assignments, one that has a blue icon.

Private Comment

Here you can add a class comment – this means a comment that can be seen by all users who are in the class or a private comment – a comment seen only by the teachers. Let’s tap on add private comment. On this page, you can turn in your work and add a private comment.

Use of Pdf On Google Class Room

If you make your assignment on the computer, I suggest adding it to Google Drive. Then you can easily add it to your work from the button Add attachment. Also, you can create a new docs file, slides, sheet, or PDF file. Let’s create a PDF file. Tap on New PDF.

You can write on the PDF or draw. Just try to use the features you have on the PDF generator to get used to it. After you finish the PDF, just click on the three dots menu. Tap on save. After you have added all your work, tap on Turn In. Now the homework will be submitted to your teacher. Also, you can un-submit your work if the teacher allows this and add more info.

Let’s also add a private comment. Write the comment and hit send. Now you see the Test assignment has a grey icon. This means it has been done. Let’s tap on the question. Here you can write your answer and tap on Turn in to send the answer to your teacher. Of course, in this short tutorial, I did not have to review all of the options.

I hope now you understand how you can use Google Classroom if you are a student. This is not very difficult steps. Once you use it for some time you used to it.

How to use Google Classroom as a teacher?

In this short tutorial, I will show you how to create a classroom, invite a user to the class, and manage assignments on Google Classroom. After you will read this I hope you have got some ideas about how to use Google Classroom as a teacher. To know the use of Google Classroom you must know how to create a Google Classroom’s class.

For you to create a classroom, tap on the plus button from the top right. If you get this notice tap on, I’ve read and understood the above notice.

After that, tap Continue. Write the name of the class. Then Write the Section name. Write the room and subject input. After we have finished completing all of this, just hit create from the top. You have now created a new Class.

Settings

Let me explain a bit every option to know what to do as a teacher. One of the important parts for a teacher is the settings button from the top. Click it.

Here we can edit the info we just added when we created the classroom. If you need to edit this, just do it, it is easy to do. After you update this info, do not forget to tap on the Save button from the top. One of the essential stuff that we find on Settings is the Class Code. This code will allow students to join the classroom.

So please take this code and send it to the persons who you wish to invite. You can also disable this code if you would like or just reset the code if you click on the three dots menu near Class Code. Another important option is the stream settings.

On the main page of the class, there is a stream section where you get assignments, posts, and material. If you wish to allow only teachers to post on this zone, you need to set up this on section Stream settings. You can select so that students can post and comments, students can only comment, or only teachers can post and comment. Depending on your need, you can choose what you wish.

Notification

Also, on Classwork on the stream, you can select how notifications will be displayed. This is something that is best for you and your class. You can choose to show in-stream attachments and details – this means all the data will display on stream. Only condensed notifications – will show only a summary of the info, and a person will need to enter into that post to see the details.

You can also choose to hide notifications for stream – but I mostly do not suggest this as you might get your students not to see the assignment you give them. After you have done all the updates, you want to tap on the Save button from the top. On The Stream section, you can do simple shares with your class. Tap on this part.

You can write a message to share with the class. You can attach files with your message. This is very useful as this info will appear for all users in the class.

Attach File

To attach, a file clicks on this button from the top. You can attach a file from Google Drive, a link, a file from your device, or just take a photo or record a video.

An interesting option is the New PDF. You can create a PDF file and share it. On the top, we have the send button. Near that button, there are 3 dots. Click It. You will have the possibility of scheduling this post or simply saving it as a draft and publishing it at another time. This is quite useful.

Let’s tap now on People zone from the bottom. Here you can add teachers and students. Just tap on the plus sign from the teacher or students, depending on what you wish to add. Write the email of the person and tap invite. This person has been invited to your classroom. You can do the same for teachers. Now tap on Classwork. Tap on the plus sign from the bottom right.

You can add assignments, questions, materials, and make a new section with Topic. Tap on Assignment. Write the title and the description. You can set up many points that students receive for this assignment. Also, you can set up a due date. The student will have to submit the work before this date.

Attach Google Drive File

You can also attach a file click on this button from the top. You can attach a file from Google Drive, a link, a file from your device, or just take a photo or record a video. Let’s create a PDF to show you an exciting option. You can write on the PDF or draw. Just try to use the features you have on the PDF generator to get used to it. After you finish the PDF, just click on the three dots menu. Tap on save.

If you go on the eye button from the file we created, we have some interesting options: Students can view, edit, and make a copy for each student. If you do a test, you can make a student receive a copy of the test and write directly on the PDF file.

Save File

On the top, we have the send button. Near that button, there are three dots. Click It. You will have the possibility to schedule this assignment or simply save it as a draft and publish it at another time. This is quite useful. Let’s publish this assignment. Let’s add a question now.

Tap on the plus button and select questions. Write the questions and instructions. Set the points and due date if you want. So for this, every student will have to write an answer to your question. On the bottom, you have some options for the answer. You can set up so students can edit the answer after they submitted and also you can set up it so students can reply to each other. This is useful. Please note you cannot put a series of questions, like a test.

You have almost the same options as assignments. After you finish all, just publish the question or schedule it. The last part we will talk about is material. This is something like a study material for students. Just write the title, description, and attach the files you want. After you are done just submit it. You can also add multiple topics to get a better organization. You can add topics by tapping the plus button and select the topic. Write the topic name and tap Add.

This is how you can operate your class if you are a teacher. That’s it for how to use Google Classroom as a teacher. After some class taken you will be used to Google Classroom. I have clear all possible doubts on Google Classroom. I hope now you have knowledge of How to use Google Classroom. And you can use Google Classroom after reading my article on How to Use Google Classroom.

Conclusion

So that was the article for today about How to Use Google Classroom. If you are a teacher or a student or parent then this tutorial is helpful for you. And any of the tips worked for you then let me know in the comment section down below.

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