Using Assignments in Google Classroom

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To set a simple assignment for your class:

1. Open up the Google 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)

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 and a link simply by clicking the paperclip 'Add' icon. 

1. Create your assignment using the instructions above
   
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
   1. Select Students can edit (ALL students will be able to work on the file) e.g brainstorm or collaborate
   2. Select Students can view (File is for viewing only) e.g. a writing stimulus
   3. 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
   

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

   2. Select 'Students can view' (file is for viewing only) e.g. a writing stimulus

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

9. Click 'Assign'
   
10. Your assignment will appear in the Stream and the Classwork sections

When you create a Google Classroom for your students, a folder is automatically created and housed in the classroom owners Google My Drive. Any assignments that generate individual student work will be saved into this folder, making it much easier to download and utilise student work samples outside of the Google Classroom. The folder is automatically synchronised, meaning that the owner does not need to do anything other than assign the student work as per normal!

When opening the classroom folder with My Drive you will notice that your Google Classrooms have been divided into different folders. If you are not the owner of the classroom but added as a co teacher, you will see a shortcut to this class folder and access will automatically be granted to you.

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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 using the instructions above

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 the Google Form and populate with required information *
8. Click 'Assign'
   
9. Your quiz will appear in the 'Stream' and the 'Classwork' sections
   
10. For more information on Google forms take the MyPL course 'Learning to assess online with Google Forms'

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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 one 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 tick 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