Google Classroom

While Course site is Lehigh's preferred and sanctioned Learning Management System, you may need to create a separate hub to share course materials with external non-Lehigh users.

Please contact the IT team to determine the eligibility and gain permission to use Google Classroom. You will need to be added to special Google Group to create a Google Classroom.

Creating a Google Classroom:

Step 1: Access Google Classroom: Open your web browser and go to classroom.google.com. If you're not already logged in with your Lehigh credentials, you'll be prompted to sign in.

Step 2: Create a Class: Click the plus (+) icon in the top right corner of the Google Classroom homepage. Select "Create class."

Step 3: Fill in Class Details: A pop-up window will appear. Enter the following information:

• Class name (required): Give your class a descriptive name (e.g., "English Literature 101," "Biology - Period 2").

• Section (optional): If you have multiple sections of the same class, use this field to differentiate them (e.g., "Section A," "Section B").

• Subject (optional): Choose the subject that best fits your class.

• Room (optional)

Step 4: Create the Class: Click the "Create" button. Google Classroom will then create your class. This might take a few moments.

Adding Teachers:

Step 1: Go to the "People" Tab: Once your class is created, you'll be on the "Stream" page. Click the "People" tab at the top of the page.

Step 2: Invite Teachers: In the "Teachers" section, click the plus (+) icon that says "Invite teacher."

Step 3: Enter Teacher's Email Address: Enter the email address of the teacher you want to add. Make sure it's the email address associated with their Google account.

Step 4: Send Invitation: Click the "Invite" button. The teacher will receive an email invitation to join the class. They need to accept the invitation to be added as a co-teacher.

Adding Students:

There are two ways to add students to your Google Classroom:

Method 1: Class Code (Easiest for Students):

Step 1: Find the Class Code: On the "Stream" page, you'll see a class code displayed prominently. It's a string of letters and numbers. You can also find it under the class name on the "Stream" page or in the "Class settings" (gear icon).

Step 2: Share the Class Code: Share this code with your students. You can post it on a school website, email it to them, or display it in your classroom.

Step 3: Students Join the Class: Students go to classroom.google.com and click the plus (+) icon. They select "Join class" and enter the class code you provided.

Method 2: Invite Students (More Control):

Step 1: Go to the "People" Tab: Click the "People" tab at the top of the page.

Step 2: Invite Students: In the "Students" section, click the plus (+) icon that says "Invite student."

Step 3: Enter Student's Email Address: Enter the email address of the student you want to add. Make sure it's the email address associated with their Google account.

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.  

• Students cannot email classmates directly through Classroom using a personal gmail account.

Limitations:

https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/7300976?hl=en

Resources to Learn More

https://support.google.com/edu/classroom?sjid=6781352112062804744-NA#topic=10298088

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Bvyb3ap44G3Gt_mTxOHoCcIYTBIixg

https://alicekeeler.com/google-classroom/

https://ditchthattextbook.com/google-classroom/#tve-jump-175ca34c8ad