steps for accessing google classrooms...brandon guthrie (pcca class of 2017, currently in college...
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Steps for accessing Google Classrooms
1. Go to classroom.google.com
2. Log in with personal Google email account (either parent or older student’s email)
Note: This is the email you have set up to contact the school via RenWeb in your school profile section
3. Click the plus icon in the top right corner
4. Click “Join class”
5. Enter the class code sent by the teacher
Note: These codes will be sent out to families via email starting Friday, March 20th
6. Repeat for each individual class for 6th grade and up or for homeroom class for K – 5th grades
Important Note: Joining a Google Classroom may require you to create a Google account, but it DOES NOT require a gmail email account.
When invited to join a Google Classroom by a teacher, you will be prompted to supply an email with a suggesFon for “@gmail.com” BUT you may also click “use my exisFng email address” if you prefer.
PCCA tested creaFng a Google Classroom account with a Yahoo email address, and it worked just fine!
Side note: If you are part of Mrs. AbboU’s virtual book club, then you are already using Google Classroom!
Most will receive an invitaFon link via email, but the teacher may also simply supply the unique code to you.
Steps for accessing Zoom on a computer 1. Go to zoom.us/download
2. Find heading that reads “Zoom meeting for clients”
3. Click on the icon that reads “DOWNLOAD”
4. Wait for the application to download on to your computer
5. Follow the installation instructions as prompted by your computer
6. Open Zoom application
7. Click “Join Room” icon
8. Enter “Meeting ID” given to students by the teacher
Note: These codes will be put on Google Classroom by the teacher no later than Monday, March 30th
9. Enter students full name under “Your Name”
10. Do not click on boxes labeled “Don’t Connect to Audio” or “Turn Off My Video”
11. Click “Join Room”
Side note: If you are part of grammar roboFcs class, you may already have used Zoom with your student!
Steps for accessing Zoom through the mobile application 1. Go to to the App Store
2. Download the "ZOOM Cloud Meetings" application
3. Open the app and create an account
4. Sign in with your new account
5. Click the “Join” icon
6. Enter the “Meeting ID” (provided to students by the teacher in Google Classroom)
Note: These codes will be put on Google Classroom by the teacher no later than Monday, March 30th
7. Enter students full name under “Your Name”
8. Ensure you don't check the buttons labeled “Don’t Connect to Audio” or “Turn Off My Video”
9. Click “Join”
Download the application titled ZOOM Cloud Messages
Sign in with Zoom if you already have an account. If not, sign up and create one
Use the email and password you created to log into your Zoom account
Click the "Join" icon
Enter the Meeting ID *The teacher will put the meeting ID on Google Classroom
Enter the student's full name
Do not press the buttons titled "Don't Connect To Audio" or "Turn Off My Video
Finally, press "Join" to enter the Meeting
Still Need More Help? Google Classroom
https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6020297 This link is a simple, two-paragraph “do this” guide by Google on how to join a class.
https://youtu.be/xfgqtCi7hdo This YouTube video lasts under five minutes and provides a general introduction to how to navigate classes.
Zoom
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us This web address includes a well-organized library of Zoom training, including one-minute video introductions.
From this main Zoom help page, clicking the “Getting Started” rocket ship icon opens another library of tutorials, including several links marked
with blue stars signifying they are very basic for beginners!
If you still have questions about either program, contact one of the names below for additional personalized help:
Brandon Guthrie (PCCA Class of 2017, currently in college remote learning): [email protected]
Mr. Tony Shell (PCCA staff member with I.T. degree): [email protected]
Mrs. Chelsea Abbott (PCCA principal and Zoom / G.C. power user): [email protected]