Setting up an assignment
Creating a simple assignment
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To set a simple assignment for your class:
Open up the Google Classroom
Click 'Classwork'
At the top, click 'Create'
Click 'Assignment'
Enter the title and any instructions
Click 'Assign'
(Below are all optional settings we will explore)
Select class
Select all students
Enter a points value
Enter a due date
Select a topic
Settings in an assignment
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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.
Select class
Select all students
Enter a points value
Enter a due date
Select a topic
Adding files to your assignment
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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.
- Create your assignment using the instructions above
- Click the paperclip 'Add' icon
- Select your file / link
- 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
- Click 'Assign'
Creating Google Files for your assignment
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Google Classroom allows you to create files to go with your assignment by clicking the plus (+) 'Create' icon.
- Create your assignment as directed in the video ‘Creating a simple Assignment’
- Click the plus Create icon
- Select your google file type
- The application will open
- Edit the file as required
- Close the application
- The file will appear in the assignments section
- 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 an individual test
- Click 'Assign'
- Your assignment will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections
Scheduling an assignment
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Google Classroom allows you to create assignments and have them released to the students at a specific date and time.
Create your assignment using the instructions above
Click the down arrow next to the 'Assign' button
Click 'Schedule'
Set the required date and time in the pop up window for the assignment to be released to the students
Click 'Schedule'
The assignment will appear greyed out until it becomes live
Types of assignments
Quiz
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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.
- Open up the Google Classroom
- Click 'Classwork'
- At the top, click 'Create'
- Click 'Quiz Assignment' from the drop down menu
- Enter the title and any instructions
- A Google Form will automatically generate
- Click on the Google Form and populate with required information *
- Click 'Assign'
- Your quiz will appear in the 'Stream' and the 'Classwork' sections
- For more information on Google forms take the MyPL course 'Learning to assess online with Google Forms'
Question
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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.
Open up the Google Classroom
Click 'Classwork'
At the top, click 'Create'
Click 'Question' from the drop down menu
Enter the title and any instructions
Choose either a short answer or multiple choice. (If you choose multiple choice - put in the answer options)
Fill in who the question is for using options on right hand side of the screen. (eg class topic, students, date due etc)
Click 'Ask'
Your question will appear in the 'Stream' and the 'Classwork' sections
Material
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Google Classroom allows you to attach materials such as videos, pdf, docs, links etc as an assignment.
Open up the Google Classroom
Click 'Classwork'
At the top, click 'Create'
Click 'Material' from the drop down menu
Enter the title and any instructions
Click the paperclip 'Add' icon
Add materials. (More than one resource can be added)
Fill in who the material is for using the options on the right hand side. (eg Due date, class topic etc)
Click 'Post'
Your material will appear in the 'Stream' and the 'Classwork' sections
Re-using a post
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Google Classroom allows you to reuse an assignment.
Open up the Google Classroom
Click 'Classwork'
At the top, click 'Create'
Click 'Reuse Post' from the drop down menu
Click the required assignment you wish to reuse
Tick the box 'Create new copies of all attachments'
Click 'Reuse'
Complete the for information using the menu on the right hand side. (eg. Due date, assign the post to class or selected students)
Click 'Assign'
Your material will appear in the 'Stream' and the 'Classwork' sections
Customised settings in assignments
Setting assignments to multiple classes
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Set up your assignment in Google Classroom
Under the 'For' heading
Click on the drop down arrow next to the class name
Select which classes you wish to assign the assignment to
Click 'Assign' in the top right hand corner
Removing assignments to multiple classes
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Under the 'For' heading
Click on the drop down arrow next to the class name
Select which classes you wish to unassign the assignment from
Click 'Assign' in the top right hand corner to save changes
Setting assignment to certain students
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Set up your assignment in Google Classroom
Under the 'For' heading
Click the dropdown arrow next to 'All Students'
Select which students to assign the work to using the tick box
Click 'Assign'
Adding a rubric to the assignment
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When creating an assignment click the plus icon rubric button on the right hand side
Click 'Create Rubric'
Add a title and description for the rubric
Click the plus icon to add extra ‘levels’ to the criterion
Add a score, level title and description to each ‘level’ box
Click the 'Add a criterion' button underneath to add more criterion sections
Click the 'Save' button when finished