Google for Education- Classroom Basics

Google for Education provides training specifically for educators to help them bring technology into their classrooms*. Skip navigating the entire Google for Education website and save yourself time by clicking below to see specialized tutorials for each of the Google apps:

  • Google Classroom allows you to create and administer assignment, send feedback, and communicate with students all in one app.
  • Google Forms is a tool with which you can administer quizzes and surveys, among other forms, and easily collect and organize responses
  • Google Drive makes for a paperless classroom by allowing teachers and students to collaborate, edit, offer suggestions and give feedback in real time.
  • Google Calendar allows you to create shared calendars for effective planning with students, parents and colleagues, and manage deadlines and tasks.

*For a more in-depth understanding of these apps and how to best utilize them to serve the needs of your classes, consider becoming
a Google Certified Educator.

 

 

Google for Education- Specialized Tools for Your Classroom
Science Journal allows students to conduct experiments from their device

Google Cultural Institute provides a virtual museum for students to explore

Google Scholar enables student researchers to search for credible academic sources

Google Earth can be used to create maps and stories, and trace important historical journeys around the globe

Google Expedition brings virtual and augmented reality into your classroom for an interactive learning experience

Do More with Google Classroom- Integrative Learning Apps

In addition to all of its own features, Google Classroom is compatible with a number of extension apps that allow teachers and students to take online learning to a whole new level. Below are some of our favorite apps, but you can find more here.

  • ActivelyLearn: Find topic-specific modules and assignments that can link directly to your Google Classroom
  • cK-12: Free online library of textbooks, videos, exercises, flashcards, and more– including real world applications of classroom content– are all available with this app
  • DuoLingo: Invite your language students to your DuoLingo class and track their progress on Google Classroom
  • Flat: Teachers can create music notation and composition assignments and share them in Google Classroom for easily accessibility and progress tracking
  • Fluency Tutor:    Students can practice reading aloud and recording pre-assigned passages. Easily assign reading passages as assignments in Google Classroom
  • GeoGebra: STEM lesson plans, assignments and other learning materials can be directly inserted into your Google Classroom
  • Khan Academy: Import your Google Classroom roster to this popular online learning tool, and assign your students Khan Academy content
  • Quizlet: Flashcards, games, and other learning tools are at your students’ disposal when you link Quizlet with your Google Classroom
  • Science Buddies: Easily find exciting, free project ideas for all areas of science   
  • Soundtrap for Education: Create music, podcasts, language exercises, etc. Invite your students and follow their progress in Google Classroom