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get the most out of Google Classroom

By now , hopefully you have experienced how amazing Google Classroom is . It really is a blended learning platform that helps to simplify creating , distributing and grading assignments in a paperless way . Here are a few tips that hopefully you will find useful .

Differentiate

Would you like to differentiate assignments for students based on ability , learning styles , reading level , etc ? You can do this with Google Classroom ! You could also give special assignments inside Google Classroom , like independent study , special types of make-up work , extra credit , and genius hour assignments .
It should be much more purposeful and meaningful than just giving different students different assignments . You could offer student choice , such as the choice of topic , product , or process , depending on your assignment and learning goals .
To give an assignment to individuals or groups , use the new drop-down menu to select the students that you wish to receive the assignment (+> Create Assignment > All Students drop-down list ). Here you can select , “ all students ,” or just select the individual or groups of students you want to give the particular assignment to .

‘ About ’ Tab

The ‘ About ’ tab in Google classroom can be a great resource . Use it for :
● Year-Round Documents
● Google Drive Resource Folder
● Reusable Google Drive Files
● Most Important Links
● Collaborative Google Drive Folder

Share to Classroom

Get your class on the same webpage instantly ! Save time and create a more interactive class with the Share to Classroom extension . The extension allows you to push webpages to any of your Classroom classes .

Mobile App

The Classroom app is
available for iOS ®, Android , and Chrome devices . For more information , scan this QR code :
Remember to have your students sign out of the Chromebook when they are done !
Linda Lampert • Elementary Technology Facilitator • Rahway Public Schools • LLampert @ Rahway . net