Presents:

Why Classroom?1. Easy to learn- slim to no learning curve

2. Intuitive, clean design3. Keeps work organized for students

4. Full integration with Google Drive5. Easy way to get started with creating a paperless classroom

6. Enhances communication with students7. Files are automatically duplicated for each student

Exploring Classroom:

1. Teacher Perspective❏ Creating and customizing a new class❏ Adding students❏ Digital workflow - assignments❏ Digital communication - announcements & email❏ Integration with Google Drive

Teacher Dashboard in Classroom

Home Screen of Classroom

Create a Class: Step 1: Click “+” Create

Create a Class:Step 2: Class name & section

Take a Classroom Tour (optional)

“The Stream” - Announcements or Assignments

“Class Code”- Allows students to join

Add Students Manually

Disable or reset codes after students join

Communicating with Students: Email

Announcements

Assignment Features

Drive Folders Automatically Created

2. Student Perspective❏ Joining a new class❏ Digital communication - discussion & email❏ Digital workflow - creating & submitting assignments❏ Integration with Drive

Exploring Classroom:

Join a New Class1. Students go to classroom.google.com2. Enter code or automatically be in Classroom3. Take a tour (optional)

Students Can Take a Tour

Easy Navigation Between Classes

How to Check Assignment Details

Stream Overview

Student DashboardStudent will see a “card” for each of their classes with a list of upcoming assignments.

Create Directly From ClassroomTurn In button is in Docs (not in Slides, Sheets...yet)

Add an Existing File

Teacher Owns File Once Submitted

Students can unsubmit, make changes, then resubmit

Classroom DashboardStudents receive a notification when an assignment is overdue. Students can submit assignments past the due date.

Email Teacher Directly From Classroom

Share Comments with Classmates

Teachers CANNOT moderate comments

Drive Folders Automatically Created

A Classroom Tutorial: Teacher Side

Classroom Demo: Teacher & Student

Classroom Demo Facilitators:Jenn Scheffer- MA GEG Leader@jlscheffer

Jenn Judkins- Authorized Google Education Trainer@jennjudkins

Jonathan Schmid- Authorized Google Education Trainer@schmidjon

Alexandria Cellucci- Science Teacher-Lynnfield Middle School@AlexCellucci

Presentation Created by:Jenn Scheffer, Instructional Technology SpecialistBurlington High School, MA