If you are a student or faculty member at Tech, you have a free Google Workspace for Education account, which includes an unlimited Google Drive!
- Just use “username”@email.latech.edu and your normal password!
- How do I access Google Classroom?
- Visit classroom.google.com Make sure you log in with your district/school google account.
- How do I create a class and add students?
- Where can I access a full walkthrough?
If you are looking for a resource for your students, check out our Student Edition of our Getting Started with Google Classroom
The versatility and effectiveness of Google Classroom helps simplify administrative tasks, promote collaboration, and enhance the overall teaching and learning experience. Discover the potential and unlock new possibilities in your classroom today. Here are some examples of how to integrate it into the classroom:
- Assignment Distribution: Share assignments, worksheets, and resources with students. Students can access materials digitally, eliminating the need for physical copies and ensuring everyone has equal access to the materials.
- Online Submission and Feedback: Collect and manage student work electronically. Students can submit their assignments digitally, allowing teachers to provide timely feedback, comments, and grades directly within the platform. This streamlines the grading process and promotes effective communication between teachers and students.
- Collaboration and Discussion: Foster collaborative learning experiences. Create group assignments or discussions where students can collaborate virtually, share ideas, and work together on projects. This encourages teamwork, communication skills, and peer-to-peer learning.
- Organization and Streamlining: Use to organize class materials, assignments, and announcements in one centralized location. Students can easily access all relevant information, due dates, and resources, promoting organization and reducing confusion.
- Differentiation and Personalization: Leverage the flexibility to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. Assign different tasks or resources to individual students or groups based on their needs, interests, or learning levels. This promotes personalized learning experiences and accommodates diverse student needs.
- Classroom Communication: Utilize the announcement and discussion features to facilitate classroom communication. Teachers can post important updates, reminders, and announcements, while students can engage in meaningful discussions, ask questions, and seek clarification.
- Parent Engagement: Keep parents/guardians informed about their child’s progress and classroom activities. Share summaries of assignments, due dates, and student achievements to foster a strong home-school connection and enhance parental involvement.
- Integrating Google Apps: Seamlessly integrate various Google tools. For example, you can attach Google Drive files, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, to assignments or use Google Forms for quizzes or assessments. This ensures a smooth workflow and maximizes the benefits of Google’s suite of educational tools.
- Formative Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Use to administer formative assessments and track student progress. Create quizzes, surveys, or short assessments to gauge student understanding, provide immediate feedback, and monitor student growth over time.
- Professional Development: Explore professional development opportunities. Teachers can create their own professional learning communities, share resources, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance their instructional practices and stay updated with educational trends.
