Tips On JTHS's New Friend..... Google Classroom

Hello Again!

Google classroom is a new tool that is being used in many courses throughout JTHS.  Some may find it technically challenging, and others it may come easy. Nevertheless, here are a few tips and tidbits that can help your experience using google classroom.

Here is a list of things you can do on google classroom.

1. Make Class Announcements
2. Multiple Files in an Assignment
3. Easily View Student Submission
4. Go Paperless
5. Simplify the Turn In Process
6. Protect Privacy
7. Reduce Cheating
8. Classroom Collaboration
9. Create a Discussion
10. Organize Assignments with Due Dates
11. Email Students
12. Notify Students Who May Need Help
13. Create an Ad Hoc Playlist
14. Create Folders
15. Link Directly to Student Work
16. Collect Data
17. Target Parent Phone Calls
18. Polling
19. Know Who Edits a Collaborative Document
20. Link to a Website
21. Peer Feedback
22. Distribute Notes, assignments and information
23. Email the Teacher
24. Eliminate Schlepping Papers Home
25. Have One Place for All Files
26. Virtual Office Hours
27. Streamline Counseling
28. Watch Students Do Homework
29. Share Student Samples
30. Provide Choices

If you have any questions on how to do any of the above, please email me at spencercerny@jefftwp.org or stop down to the Media Center Tech Support Desk.  Here are some valuable resources to assist you with Google Classroom

• ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfXzJMLsMQ
• ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJ49CnvNxM
• ·         http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2015/05/11/50-things-you-can-do-with-google-classroom/
• ·         http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/01/everything-teachers-need-to-know-about.html

Thanks for reading!

-Spencer Cerny