{"id":10751,"date":"2025-01-19T15:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T15:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/?p=10751"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:39:29","slug":"google-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2025\/01\/19\/google-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p>Google Classroom: The central hub to manage, distribute, and grade classwork in one place.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd0d What does it do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Google Classroom is a free web-based platform that brings all your teaching materials together. It replaces the traditional &#8220;paper trail&#8221; by allowing you to post announcements, set assignments, and collect work digitally. It automatically organises your files into folders in Google Drive, making it impossible for students to &#8220;lose&#8221; their homework. In Falkirk Google Classroom is used as a Virtual Learning Environment which is a digital extension of the physical classroom.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf93 Why is it useful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Centralised Communication:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">Stream<\/b> to post daily agendas, reminders, or discussion prompts. It keeps your class informed without cluttering their inbox.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Paperless Workflow:<\/b> When you create an assignment, you can choose to &#8220;Make a copy for each student.&#8221; This automatically gives every pupil their own Doc or Slide to work on &#8211; no more photocopying!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Real-time Feedback:<\/b> You can see student work <i data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">as they are doing it<\/i>. You don&#8217;t have to wait for them to &#8220;hand it in&#8221; to leave a helpful comment or nudge them in the right direction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Streamlined Grading:<\/b> The <b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Grades<\/b> tab gives you a birds-eye view of who has submitted work, what is missing, and how the class is performing overall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2699\ufe0f How does it work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Launch:<\/b> Open the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Google Classroom<\/b> app on your iPad or login to <a href=\"http:\/\/classroom.google.com\/\">Google Classroom <\/a>on your internet browser.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sign In:<\/b> Use your <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">Glow email<\/b> (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">gw15smithjohn@fa.glow.scot<\/i>) and use your normal Glow password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Create a Class:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">&#8216;+&#8217;<\/b> icon and select <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">&#8216;Create class.&#8217;<\/b> Give it a name like <i data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">&#8220;P6 2025\/2026&#8221;<\/i> or <i data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">&#8220;Mr F &#8211; S2 Science.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Invite Students:<\/b> Share the unique <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">Class Code<\/b> with your pupils. They enter this code on their iPads to join instantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Create Assignments:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">&#8216;Classwork&#8217;<\/b> tab and then the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">&#8216;+&#8217;<\/b> icon. Choose between <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Assignment<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\">Quiz<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">Question<\/b>, or <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">Material<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\ude80 Beyond the Basics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Discussion Forums:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">&#8216;Question&#8217;<\/b> tool to post a debate topic (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\">&#8220;Should school uniforms be banned?&#8221;<\/i>). Students can post their answers and &#8211; if you enable the setting &#8211; reply to their classmates&#8217; points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Exit Tickets:<\/b> At the end of a lesson, post a quick <b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">Google Form<\/b> as a &#8216;Quiz Assignment.&#8217; Classroom will automatically show you which pupils grasped the concept and who needs more help tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Multimedia Resources:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">&#8216;Material&#8217;<\/b> type to post a &#8220;Choice Board.&#8221; You can attach a YouTube video, a website link, and a Google Doc, allowing pupils to choose how they want to research the topic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Private Check-ins:<\/b> When students submit an assignment, they can add a <b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">&#8216;Private Comment.&#8217;<\/b> This is a safe space for them to tell you if they found the work hard or if they are proud of what they achieved.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Individualised Assignments:<\/b> You don&#8217;t have to send every assignment to the whole class. Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">&#8216;All Students&#8217;<\/b> dropdown to select specific pupils for differentiated tasks or extension work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udca1 Top Tips for Google Classroom<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Comment Bank:<\/b> Save time when marking! You can create a &#8220;Bank&#8221; of your most common feedback (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\">&#8220;Great use of adjectives!&#8221;<\/i>) and pull them into any student&#8217;s work with just a few taps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Scheduled Posts:<\/b> You don&#8217;t have to post your work in real time. Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">&#8216;Schedule&#8217;<\/b> feature to prepare your whole week&#8217;s lessons in advance; they will appear for students exactly when you want them to.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reuse Post:<\/b> Don&#8217;t reinvent the wheel. If you have a great lesson from last year, use the <b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\">&#8216;Reuse post&#8217;<\/b> feature to pull it into your new class, including all the attachments and instructions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd17 Teacher Quick Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/edu\/classroom\/answer\/9582544?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS#zippy=%2Ccommunicate-with-your-teacher-or-classmates%2Cjoin-a-video-meeting%2Cstart-or-turn-in-your-classwork%2Csee-your-feedback-or-grade%2Cmanage-your-account-classes-or-notifications%2Cexplore-the-classes-page%2Cexplore-the-stream-page%2Cexplore-the-classwork-page%2Cexplore-the-people-page\">Get Started with Google Classroom for Students &#8211; iPad<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/edu\/classroom\/answer\/9582544?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Ccommunicate-with-your-teacher-or-classmates%2Cjoin-a-video-meeting%2Cstart-or-turn-in-your-classwork%2Csee-your-feedback-or-grade%2Cmanage-your-account-classes-or-notifications%2Cexplore-the-home-page%2Cexplore-the-stream-page%2Cexplore-the-classwork-page%2Cexplore-the-people-page\">Get Started with Google Classroom for Students &#8211; Latop\/PC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-video-renderer\" title=\"A Guide to Google Classroom on Your Connected Falkirk Device\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PIlmiB6IbpM&amp;pp=ygUiY29ubmVjdGVkIGZhbGtpcmsgZ29vZ2xlIGNsYXNzcm9vbdIHCQlPCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D\" aria-label=\"A Guide to Google Classroom on Your Connected Falkirk Device 40 minutes\">A Guide to Google Classroom on Your Connected Falkirk Device<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLP7Bvyb3ap44G3Gt_mTxOHoCcIYTBIixg&amp;si=007gBtLDN0Pg3AkN\">Google Classroom 101 for Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Classroom: The central hub to manage, distribute, and grade classwork in one place. \ud83d\udd0d What does it do? 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