Teaching with Google Classroom: Save time and stay organized while delivering online and in-person classes, 2nd Edition

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Build interactive courses for online learning using Google's learning management solution Key FeaturesDiscover best practices for developing a creative educational experience using the features of Google ClassroomGet to grips with the modern features of Google Classroom that can help you meet the demands of online teachingCreate online courses and deliver classes in an interactive mannerBook Description Google Classroom is designed to help you manage and deliver online and in-person courses in an interactive manner. Using Google Classroom saves time organizing and communicating information to students and parents. This updated second edition of Teaching with Google Classroom covers the modern features of Google Classroom that meet the current needs of online teaching. The book is written from the high-school perspective but is applicable to teachers and educators of all age groups. If you're new to Google Classroom or an experienced user who wants to explore more advanced methods with Google Classroom, this book is for you. With hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, you'll learn how to create classes, add students to those classes, send announcements, and assign classwork. The book also demonstrates how to start an online discussion with your students. Later, you'll discover how you can involve parents by inviting them to receive guardian emails and sharing Google Calendar with a URL. This will help them to view assignment deadlines and other important information. The book goes step by step through all the features available and examples of how best to use them to manage your classroom. By the end of this book, you'll be able to do more with Google Classroom, managing your online or in-person school classes effectively. What you will learnCreate a classroom and add customized information for each individual classSend announcements and questions to studentsCreate, distribute, collect, and grade assignments through Google ClassroomLink student accounts to guardian emails for daily or weekly updatesUse Google Forms to create quizzes that automatically grade and return results to studentsReuse posts, archive classrooms, and perform other administrative tasks in Google ClassroomHost online sessions with students and set up Google Classroom's mobile appWho this book is for This Google Classroom book is written by an educator, for educators. It's for anyone who wants to teach effectively with Google Classroom. There are rich examples, clear instructions, and enlightening explanations to help you put this platform to work. Table of ContentsGetting to Know Google ClassroomInviting Students to Their Virtual ClassroomSending Your First AnnouncementStarting an Online Discussion with QuestionsHanding Out and Taking In AssignmentsGrading Written Assignments in a FlashCreating Multiple Choice and Fill-in-the-blank Quizzes using Google FormsKeeping Parents in the LoopCustomizing to Your SubjectHosting Classes Online Using Google MeetStrategies for a Successful Online Class