Google Classroom Challenge
by Katherine Ramsey
- What did you create, and why?
I created a Google Classroom for one of my classes for next year. I will be able to use Google Classroom to make announcements, create assignments, ask questions, and grade assignments. It will be a great way to make sure students don't "lose" their assignments as they will be digital. My school is a 1:1 Chromebook school so all students have Chromebooks. I used Classroom a little last year, but plan on using it more next year.
- What went well for you?
Creating the classroom and adding an announcement. I had done both of these previously. I was excited to finally learn how to add a file to an assignment that gave a copy to each student. I couldn't figure this out on my own last year and ended up "handing out" the papers via Hapara's Smart Share since I knew how to do it there. I'm excited that I'll be able to do it all through Classroom next year.
- What was challenging?
Nothing was really challenging on this one. I was excited to finally find out how to give each student a copy via Classroom.
- What did you enjoy?
I enjoyed setting up my new Classrooms for next year, creating the themes, adding announcements and questions. I also really enjoyed learning how to give each student a copy of assignments. I think I mentioned it two or three times ... I'm really excited about this part.
- What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families?
I will use Google Classroom with all of my classes next year in order to make announcements, ask questions, and give assignments. I will also use it as a way for students to turn in homework so I can grade it and give them direct feedback. The person in charge of our Mustang Success program is given access to all of our Classrooms so she can give students their missing work. I don't see a way to use this to communicate with families - other than to have students log in and show their parents the assignments.
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