Learn how to use Google Docs through Google Classroom, as Google Docs provides more options for learning with Google Classroom.
Steps
Part 1
Part 1 of 3:
Google Docs for Assignments
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Create an assignment or question under "Classwork" tab [1] X Research source , next to Stream. Make sure you are logged into your teacher account or personal account. If you are using Google Classroom as a teacher on your personal account, Google recommends to switch to a G suite account for better experience with Classroom.
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Create or reuse a google document from your drive. If you are creating a new document, an Untitled Document will open in a new tab after it loads. You can choose if your student has access to the assignment. You would choose the option to allow each of your students to have a copy of your assignment.Advertisement
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Type your assignment on the Google Doc. You can now add assignment directions, rubrics, questions, or sources onto the Google Document attached to the assignment. You don't need to manually save when done editing, you can simply leave the tab when you are finished with editing.
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Edit the assignment. Add total points for grading or a rubric if necessary. Typing a description so your students know what your assignment is for. You can always exit and edit the assignment later, as Google Classroom automatically saves your assignment edits.
- Your assignment saves as a draft if you are done editing but did not schedule or post.
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Post or schedule your assignment. Students and other teacher in the classroom should be able to access the assignment [2] X Research source . If your assignment fails to post, check your internet or try again. Schedule the material by choosing an appropriate date and time.
- You can edit the assignment description, points, rubric and more after posting.
- Another teacher can delete your assignment.
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Part 2
Part 2 of 3:
Google Docs for Materials
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Create a new material under "Classwork" tab, next to the Stream tab. Be sure you are logged into your teacher account or personal account. If you are using Google Classroom as a teacher on your personal account, Google recommends to switch to a G-suite account.
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Create or reuse a google document. You can choose to reuse a google document in your Drive. Created Google Doc files will automatically be added to your Google drive.
- Make sure you grant permission for students to access the Google Doc you selected.
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Add and edit the material on Classroom. Add the information you want on the Doc, add videos, or create graphs and tables. You can choose whether students can each have access and get a copy of your material, or if students only has permission to view the Doc. Add a description on Google Classroom so your students know what the material is for.
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Post or schedule the material. The Google Doc should automatically be shared to every student and teacher in the Classroom. If it fails to post, check your permission for the doc, or check your internet connection. Schedule the material by choosing an appropriate date and time.
- You can edit the material description on Google Classroom after posting.
- Keep in mind any other teacher in your classroom can delete the material you posted.
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Part 3
Part 3 of 3:
Google Docs on Stream
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Check if your Google Doc has permission to be shared by you. In other words, check if you have permission to share the Google Doc you are going to post. If not, you can make a copy. Then, share your own copy of the document.
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Select the google doc. If the Google Doc fails to load, try again or connect to the internet. Check your permissions for the doc.
- If you can't find your google doc that is saved, try searching it in Drive.
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Post or schedule your announcement/post. Students and teachers in the Google Classroom can now see your post. Schedule the post by choosing an appropriate date and time. The post will not automatically be saved after editing, unlike an assignment or material.
- You can delete the Google Doc from the post by editing the post.
- When you are editing the material from Google Docs, you do not need to edit the post on Google Classroom. Google Docs automatically saves all your edits.
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