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Step 4: Send Invitation: Click the "Invite" button. The student will receive an email invitation to join the class. They need to accept the invitation to be added to the class.
Considerations
You can use Google Classroom with a free Gmail account. However, there are some differences in functionality compared to using a Google Workspace for Education account.
Personal Google Accounts (Gmail):
Can be used to create and join classes.
Have access to most core features of Google Classroom.
Limitations:
Students cannot email classmates directly through Classroom.