Using Assignments in Google Classroom

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To set a simple assignment for your class straight away just follow the steps below.

1. Open up the classroom 

2. Click Classwork

3. At the top, click Create
   

4. Click Assignment

5. Enter the title and any instructions

6. Click Assign

(Below are all optional settings we will explore in the video Settings in an Assignment)

1. Select class

2. Select all students

3. Enter a points value

4. Enter a due date

5. Select a topic  

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As you start to explore some of the features in Google classroom you will see that you are able to use the settings on the right of the screen to filter and customise your assignments.

The features below are helpful in structuring your classwork.

1. Select class

2. Select all students

3. Enter a points value

4. Enter a due date

5. Select a topic 

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Google Classroom allows you to add files from your google drive, computer, a link and youtube clip (Stage 6) simply by clicking the paperclip Add icon. 

1. Create your assignment as directed in the video ‘Creating a simple assignment’

2. Click the paperclip Add icon

3. Select your file / link

4. Depending on the type of file selected the following options will appear. Choose one of the options

• Select Students can edit (ALL students will be able to work on the file) e.g brainstorm or collaborate

• Select Students can view (File is for viewing only) e.g. a writing stimulus

• Select Make a copy for each student (A copy for each student to work on will be created) e.g individual test

5. Click Assign

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Google Classroom allows you to create files to go with your assignment by clicking the plus Create icon. 

1. Create your assignment as directed in the video ‘Creating a simple Assignment’

2. Click the plus Create icon

3. Select your google file type

4. The application will open

5. Edit the file as required

6. Close the application

7. The file will appear in the assignments section

8. The following options will appear. Choose one option

• Select Students can edit (ALL students will be able to work on the file) e.g brainstorm

• Select Students can view (File is for viewing only) e.g. a writing stimulus

• Select Make a copy for each student (A copy for each student to work on will be created) e.g individual test

9. Click Assign

10. Your assignment will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

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Google Classroom allows you to create assignments and have them released to the students at a specific date and time. 

1. Create your assignment as directed in the video ‘Creating a simple Assignment’

2. Click the down arrow next to the Assign button

3. Click Schedule 

4. Set the required date and time in the pop up window for the assignment to be released to the students

5. Click Schedule

6. The assignment will appear greyed out until it becomes live

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Google Classroom allows you to create a ‘Google Form’. A Google Form is a great way to collect data from students. It uses a variety of questions, such as short answer, paragraph, multiple choice and drop down options.

1. Open up the Google Classroom 

2. Click Classwork

3. At the top, click Create

4. Click Quiz Assignment from the drop down menu

5. Enter the title and any instructions

6. A google Form will automatically generate

7. Click on Google form and populate with required information *

• If unsure how to do this See Learning on Demand video (Learning to assess online with Google Forms)

1. Click Assign

2. Your quiz will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

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Google Classroom allows you to ask direct questions as an assignment. The response can be in the form of a short answer or multiple choice.

1. Open up the Google Classroom 

2. Click Classwork

3. At the top, click Create

4. Click Question from the drop down menu

5. Enter the title and any instructions

6. Choose either a short answer or multiple choice (if you choose multiple choice - put in the answer options)

7. Fill in who the question is For using options on right hand side of the screen. (eg class topic, students, date due etc)

8. Click Ask

9. Your question will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

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Google Classroom allows you to attach materials such as videos, pdf, docs, links etc as an assignment. 

1. Open up the Google Classroom 

2. Click Classwork

3. At the top, click Create

4. Click Material from the drop down menu

5. Enter the title and any instructions

6. Click the paperclip Add icon

7. Add materials. (More than 1 resource can be added)

8. Fill in who the material is For using the options on the right hand side. (eg Due date, class topic etc)

9. Click Post

10. Your material will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

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Google Classroom allows you to reuse an assignment.  

1. Open up the Google Classroom 

2. Click Classwork

3. At the top, click Create

4. Click Reuse Post from the drop down menu

5. Click the required assignment you wish to reuse

6. Tick the box Create new copies of all attachments

7. Click Reuse

8. Complete the For information using the menu on the right hand side. (eg. Due date, assign the post to class or selected students)

9. Click Assign

10. Your material will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

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1. Set up your assignment in Google Classroom

2. Under the For heading

3. Click on the drop down arrow next to the class name

4. Select which classes you wish to assign the assignment to

5. Click Assign in the top right hand corner

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1. Under the For heading

2. Click on the drop down arrow next to the class name

3. Select which classes you wish to unassign the assignment from 

4. Click Assign in the top right hand corner to save changes

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1. Set up your assignment in Google Classroom

2. Under the For heading

3. Click the dropdown arrow next to All Students

4. Select which students to assign the work to using the ticker box

5. Click Assign

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1. When creating an assignment click the plus icon Rubric button on the right hand side

2. Click Create Rubric

3. Add a title and description for the rubric

4. Click the plus icon to add extra ‘levels’ to the criterion  

5. Add a score, level title and description to each ‘level’ box

6. Click the Add a criterion button underneath to add more criterion sections

7. Click the Save button when finished