Google Classroom

What is Google Classroom? What can it do?

How do I set up Google Classroom?

How do I create a Google Classroom using Aeries?

Written Instructions (click on "1. How do I create a class")

How do I add a co-teacher? Add/Drop Students?

Written Instructions (click on "2. How do I add a co-teacher/ add/drop students?")

How do I set up my Settings/Change Class Theme?

Written Instructions (click on "3. How do I set up . . .")

How do I set up my Google Classroom Gradebook?

Written Instructions (Click on "4. How do I set up my grade book"

How do I transfer Grades from Google Classroom into Aeries?

Google Classroom Feedback Loop

Below you will find resources to support the Google Classroom Feedback Loop:

1. Teacher Assigns Assignment (blue)

2. Students Complete Assignment (yellow)

3. Teacher Provides Feedback/Grade (blue)

4. Students see feedback/ optional they can edit and resubmit work (yellow)

Teacher boxes are in blue and student boxes are in yellow. If students need to know how to navigate Google Classroom you could share them the tutorials in the yellow sections.

How do (I/Students) . . .

1. Teachers create and assign an assignment (attach files/links as needed)

How can I organize my units in Google Classroom?

General Written Directions for how do I create, modify, or delete an assignment? Link

Create a Google Document/ Add a rubric/Assign it:

Rubric Written directions

*attached document needs to be a Google doc in order for students to write in and submit it

Creating an assignment using google slideshow:

Discussion Post video:

Google form (formative)

Google document quiz

2. How do students attach & edit files from the teacher and turn in assignments? (also on the family resource page)

Student Written Directions: (also on the family resource page): Link

How to turn in an assignment on Google Classroom (where the teacher made a copy of the assignment)

Teacher Note: Ensure students hit “turn in” so you can review/assess students' work:

How to turn in an assignment when you need to attach a doc

How to Make Changes to Your Work and Re-submit

(Note: it can cause a student's work to be late)

3. How do Teachers grade/ provide feedback and return students' assignments?

Written Directions: Link
Two ways to Provide Student Feedback

Using a Rubric:

Using a Slideshow and a Rubric:

4. How do students see their grades & teacher feedback? Optional: they can edit and resubmit work (also on the family resource page)

Student Written Directions: Link

How to Check for Teacher Feedback

Talking Points for Syllabus/Parent Introductory Letter

Student: Our class will be using Google Classroom to receive and turn in classroom assignments. To login into our Google Classroom please go to classroom.google.com. Make sure to sign in with the correct student account. Then, on the class card, click Join. If you need any additional supports (find out how to: see and turn in assignments or see teacher graded work and feedback) please visit our Distance Learning Platform page for families on our CCUSD website.
Family Google Classroom Information (optional): Families will be sent an invite to join your student’s classroom. As a guardian you can receive daily or weekly summaries that include class activity (announcements & assignments), upcoming work, and missing work. As a guardian you must receive and accept an email invitation before you can receive email summaries. If you did not receive an invitation, please email _________.

Introductory Activities

Upper Elementary School: Link
Back to School with G Suite: 6 Activities you can do with your Students (upper elementary/secondary): Link
Ideas on different ways to use Google Classroom Assignments: Link

Other Supports (Gradebook/Check for Originality)

Written Instructions: Link

Create Announcements/ Other Communications

How Do I Create an Announcement in

my Stream:

How do I send an Email to Students through

Google Classroom?

Need Help?

Go to Google Classroom Support Center: Link