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5 tips for how to organize Google Classroom

• October 15, 2021

Do your students struggle to find materials and assignments in Google Classroom ? Are you new to Google Classroom and have no idea how you want to organize all your information? Trust me! You are not alone!! I am going to give you my five tips for how to organize your Google Classroom.

As a first year teacher, I was told I needed to use Google Classroom for all my high school classes. This was even before the pandemic and hybrid/virtual teaching was a thing. I had never used Google Classroom before so I really had no clue what I was doing. I did some Google searching to try to find some tips, but everyone had different ideas of what was best for organizing their classrooms.

After a few years of trying to figure it all out myself, plus a year and a half of virtual learning, I have come up with 5 really amazing tips that I think will help get any Google Classroom organized. Students and colleagues have praised my organization and I am hoping this blog post will help you!

Tip #1: Hide Classwork From the Stream

The stream is the home tab in a Google Classroom that serves as a place to post announcements and notifications. However, when new items (assignments or materials) are added to the classroom, a notification is posted to the stream. When a student opens your classroom, it will open on the stream first. They are more likely to just click on the assignment there. But issues arise when you post multiple items a day and students need to find one specific piece of material.

To circumvent this issue of students finding their assignments, I remove all notifications from the stream. They are then forced to the “Classwork” tab to look for work.

To shut off the stream notifications:

• Go to the Google Classroom home page .
• Open one of your classes.
• Click on settings gear ⚙️ icon in the top right toolbar.
• Scroll down to “General” section and find topic that saw “Classwork on stream”.
• Change the dropdown for “Classwork on stream” to “Hide notifications”.

Tip #2: Create a “Today’s Materials” topic for classwork tab

When I first started using Google Classroom I would organize my posts just by date. But student’s would still find it difficult to find the work they needed for just today’s class. I post 2-3 items a day per class. Some things may be needed for class or they may just be materials/resources to review a topic.

To help students identify the materials they will need to use for just today’s class, I keep a topic at the top of each of my Google Classroom classwork tabs called “Today’s Materials” . This topic heading will always live at the very top of the classwork tab. I will post any notes, activities, or materials that students will need to complete that specific class. When students log into classroom, they quickly and easily find everything they need for the day.

When class is over, I then move those materials into their appropriate topic. This makes room for the next day’s materials. You can easily move items on Google Classroom by clicking on the name and dragging it to a different topic.

To create the topic:

• Click on the Create button at the top of the classwork tab
• Select Topic
• Type in topic name – I call it Today’s Materials but you can use whatever name you want
• It will add the new topic to the top automatically. If you need to move it, just click on it and drag it to the correct location on the page.

Tip #3: Create an “Upcoming Assignments Due” topic

Just like we created a topic for all the materials needed for the day, I find it is best to then create a topic specifically for all graded work that has a due date associated with it. For the students, the graded work is most important because it involves them actually completing something. I keep this topic near the top, right under the “Today’s Materials”. This is so students can quickly and easily find all the work that is due.

I know Google Classroom gives each student a “To-do” list for the class but I have found many students are not even aware it exists or do not bother to look at it. Because students will be grabbing materials from the Today’s Materials section, it is easy for them to view all the upcoming assignments.

Tip #4: Organize topics by unit

For the rest of the topics in Google Classroom, I think it is best to organize by unit. I have tried to organize by day, week, lesson, etc. but I felt like I was adding so many unnecessary topics. I think it was only adding to the confusion for the students.

For a while, I was using organizing my topics by week on the classwork page. I thought this made the most sense because students could find a week and see what we did that week. But then one day I thought to myself “do students really care what week we covered lesson?”. If they are going back in time to find a material, Google Classroom already timestamps posts so I thought it was a bit redundant to organize the topics by day or week.

For this school year, I am organizing my topics by unit and it is so much easier for students and myself to find a material. I keep the material within that unit in order by date as well. I put the oldest materials at the bottom of that topic and then more recent materials are posted near the top of the topic.

When I am done with a material that was originally posted under Today’s Materials , I will move it to the corresponding unit. You can move a material by simply clicking on its name and then while clicking, drag it to the appropriate topic.

Tip #5: Use emojis to visually organize classwork

I LOVE emojis 😍 and I think they are super helpful when trying to organize digital files. Most people are visual and when they recognize an emoji, they can quickly determine/categorize what that material is all about.

In my Google Classroom I have some regular emojis that I use to indicate what kind of material is being posted. I presented the following key at the beginning of the year and posted it to my syllabus for students and parents to become familiar with.

• ⏰ Assignments that have a due date
• 📘 Practice/formative work
• ✅ Test/quiz reminder

How I use these emojis in Google Classroom

I chose the alarm clock ⏰ emoji for assignments to visually remind students that these assignments have a due date associated with them. Most of the time these assignments live in the Upcoming Assignments Due topic but once the due date has passed, students can still easily recognize that these assignments need to be turned in.

The notebook 📓 emoji is used for any of my Google Slides that I share with the students that they should have taken notes on. When students miss a class, they often ask “what notes did I miss?” and my response is to look on Google Classroom for anything with the notebook emoji.

I do not grade every single assignment in my class. I reserve grades on assignments that are meant to assess student’s knowledge/understanding on a topic. Therefore, many of the daily classwork assignments are formative or practice work. Because I do not grade these, I do not want to use the ⏰ . Instead I use the colored book emoji 📘 . I use different colored books in my different classes. I use blue for environmental science and green for biology. Students also are aware that although I am not grading these assignments (especially because we go over them before students leave class), I expect that they save the assignment in their Google Drive folder for the class to review/study before a quiz or test.

After having a year of hybrid learning, I began giving some assessments digitally. I sometimes use Google Forms or GoFormative to make quizzes or tests. When I post links to these assignments I use the ✅ emoji to indicate that this assignment is a check for their understanding. If I am not posting a link to a test or quiz, I will also use this emoji to post a material on the classwork tab as a reminder of an upcoming test.

I hope you find these tips helpful! Happy organizing!!

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How to Delete or Reorder Assignments in Google Classroom

Good news – you can delete or reorder assignments in your Google Classroom. Often when you are building a course or preparing for a class you can make a mistake – and then not know how to undo it. It is easy to panic, fearing that your students are going to see the wrong information. Or worse, you start to worry that things are such a mess you need to delete the entire class and just start over.

It may not be obvious how to delete or reorder assignments once created in Google Classroom . However, these instructions will guide you through the steps. If you have some time, it is also a good idea to read our recent article, Be Stress Free With a Google Classroom Test Class , which encourages teachers to play around before creating their first “real” class.

How to Delete an Assignment in Google Classroom

If you make a mistake and you want to remove an assignment, this can be done from the Grades tab. The Grades tab contains an electronic grading book that organizes class assignments in a table. It can be used to calculate class average, track student progress, and record grades…it can also be used to remove unwanted assignments.

IMPORTANT! If you cannot see any assignments under the Grades tab, this is because you have no students in the class yet. To resolve this issue, join a “fake” student to the class . Now you will be able to see the assignments.

• From the Grades tab, click the  More  button beside the assignment you want to remove.
• Select  Delete .
• A notification states that any grades and comments will also be deleted. Click  Delete .

How to Reorder an Assignment in Google Classroom

The Classwork tab organizes assignments. It is best to keep the posts sequenced by due date. Sometimes, if you are building a course in advance, you might forget to create an assignment and need to add it later. Alternatively, you might be in the middle of instruction and realize your students need an extra review. Thankfully, ordering assignments on the Classwork tab is simple.

IMPORTANT! If you cannot reorder your assignment, this is because it is not listed under a Topic heading . To learn more refer to the tip below.

• Select the Classwork tab.
• Beside the desired assignment, click the  More  button.
• Select  Move up  or  Move down .

TIP – Categorize each Assignment by Topic Assignments can only be sequenced within a Topic. It is a good idea to organize assignments by Topic if you plan to teach multiple curriculum units throughout the school year to the same class. If your Assignment is not categorized by a topic it is not too late: 1. Select the Assignment. 2. Click the More button and select Edit. 3. From the right pane, select an existing topic or create a new one. 4. Click Save .

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Options for Reusing Assignments

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You can reuse assignments from archived classes! Go to the Classwork page and use the Create button to choose “Reuse post.” Select last years class as the class you wish to reuse from.

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You can only select one assignment at a time. When you choose “Reuse” a copy of the assignment is created in your current class and opens to the edit screen to allow you to update from last year.

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Use the Add-ons menu to choose Reuse GC. Show the Sidebar.

Import your classes, set the current class, and go to assignments.

Select the class you wish to reuse from. Wait for the assignments to be imported.

Checkbox as many assignments at a time that you want to reuse.

Select “Reuse Assignments” to push them as draft (or push live) to your Google Classroom class.

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One thing that Schoolytics does is to offer a Content Library to make it easier to push assignments to your Google Classroom class. The Content Library is in BETA. It currently allows you to find Khan Academy assignments as well as your own assignments to push into your current class.

Coming soon will be assignment content from other sources.

To reuse assignments from your own courses you will need to make sure that your previous course is not archived and is selected as one of the 10 courses you’re using in Schoolytics. (Note: schoolwide accounts allow for unlimited classes.)

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How To Organize Assignments in Google Classroom

Whether you are participating in distance learning or live and in-person in the traditional classroom, Google Classroom is a fantastic way to deliver and organize student work. Even though it’s definitely my go-to for assignments, it can be frustrating for teachers and students alike if your Google Classroom is not organized. Google has listened to teachers and added so many features that help them organize assignments efficiently for student learning. Here are some tips to help you organize assignments in your Google Classroom!

Whenever you post an assignment on Classroom, you have the option to Create or choose a Topic. First, go to the Classwork tab. Next, you can create an assignment and select or create a topic on the assignment page.

You can also choose to create a topic directly from the create button as well.

From the Classwork page, you’ll see all topics you’ve created on the left-hand side. Topics are the best way to organize units, content areas, and modules for students. From their own Classwork page, students can easily see what topics have been assigned.

You may choose to name topics according to subjects if you’re in an elementary classroom. Some teachers name topics based on the unit of study. Still, other teachers may designate topics based on the type of assignment. For example, for the Standards-Based Mini Assessments for Math, you may choose a topic of “Math Assessments”.

To reorganize your topics, click on the three dots (or grapes) to move topics up or down on the Classwork page. I like to keep the most current units on top so my students can easily access and see the work I want them to focus on.

After you assign work and create topics for students, you’ll want to be able to organize assignments for grading purposes. Enter the To-do tab!

Start by clicking on the three horizontal lines in the upper left hand corner of your Google Classroom screen. Choose the “To-do” option.

Once you click on “to-do”, you’ll see a list of all the assignments your students have completed. Next to the assignments, you’ll see how many students have turned in the assignment. That is the number you need to grade, so the goal is to keep that number as low as possible. The assigned number is the students that still need to turn in the assignment. Finally, the returned number is the assignments that you have graded and returned back to students.

Using the “To-do” tab helps me know exactly what my grading tasks are. If you have multiple classes, everything will be listed in the “To-do” tab. It’s your one-stop for grading!

Students and teachers love using Google Calendar to make sure they are getting work done! Go back to the three horizontal lines at the top of your classroom and click on “Calendar”. You’ll see your weekly (or monthly) calendar with all assigned tasks and their due dates.

Click on the drop-down menu that says “All classes” to choose one class or keep all class assignments listed. The best part about accessing Google Calendar for both teachers and students is that assignments show up as notifications or reminders even if you aren’t accessing Classroom. If you have a smartphone, you probably have Google Calendar. Why not have student assignments become part of your overall to-do list on your calendar?

Organizing assignments in Google Classroom not only helps students to see their own work via the Classwork page, it also allows you to have easy access to see what has been turned in and needs to be graded, all in one place! Try these tips to get your Google Classroom organized for your students.

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Along with instruction and assessment, assignments form the foundation of the teaching and learning process. They provide opportunities for students to practice the skills and apply the knowledge that they have been taught in a supportive environment. It also helps the teacher gauge how well students are learning the material and how close they are to mastery.

Because of the nature of assignments, managing them can get hectic. That’s why its best to use a platform like Google Classroom to help you manage assignments digitally. In today’s tip, we will discuss 48 ways that you can use Classroom to manage student assignments.

• Assignment Status – Easily check how many students turned in an assignment as well as how many assignments have been graded by going to the Classwork tab and clicking on the title of the assignment.
• Assign to Multiple Classes – Post an assignment to multiple classes by using the “for” drop-down menu when creating an assignment.
• Brainstorm – Use Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Drawings to brainstorm for class assignments.
• Calendar of Due Dates – Link a Google Calendar with due dates for assignments, tests, and other important dates into Classroom.
• Check Homework – Classroom makes checking homework easy with a quick glance at the assignment page. If more detailed grading is needed, just access the grading interface for the assignment.
• Choice Boards – Give students a choice in how they demonstrate what they know by creating a choice board and uploading it as an assignment. Choice boards allow students to choose between several assignments and can be created directly in Classroom, using Google Docs, or with third-party apps.
• Co-Teach Classes – Invite others to co-teach in your Classroom. Each teacher is able to create assignments and post announcements for students.
• Create Questions Before a Socratic Seminar – Create an assignment for students to develop questions before a Socratic seminar. During the collaborative process, students can eliminate duplicate questions.
• Detention Assignment Sheet – Create a detention assignment sheet using Google Docs. The assignment sheet can then be shared with the detention teacher and individual students privately through Classroom.
• Differentiate Assignments – Assign work to individual students or groups of students in Classroom.
• Differentiate by Product – Differentiate by product in Classroom by providing a challenge, variety, or choice or by using a continuum with assignments.
• Digital Portfolios – Students can create digital portfolios of their work by uploading documents, pictures, artifacts, etc. to Classroom assignments.
• Directions Document – Use Google Docs to create instruction documents for assignments in Classroom.
• Distribute Student Work/Homework – Use Classroom to distribute student assignments or homework to all students, groups of students, or individual students.
• Diversify Student Submissions – Create alternative submission options for students through the assignment tool. For example, one group of students may be required to submit a Google Doc while another group is required to submit a Slides presentation.
• Do-Now Activities – Use Classroom to post Do-Now Activities.
• Draft Assignments – Save posts as drafts until they are ready for publishing.
• Feedback Before Student Submits – Provide feedback to students while their assignment is still a work in progress instead of waiting until submission. This will help the student better understand assignment expectations.
• Get Notified of Late Assignments – Select notification settings to get notified each time an assignment is turned in late.
• Global Classroom – Partner with international teachers to create a co-teaching classroom without borders where students can work on collaborative assignments.
• Graphic Organizers – Upload graphic organizers for students to collaborate on assignments and projects.
• Group Collaboration – Assign multiple students to an assignment to create a collaborative group. Give students editing rights to allow them access to the same document.
• HyperDocs – Create and upload a hyperdoc as an assignment.
• Link to Assignments – Create links to assignments not created in Classroom.
• Link to Class Blog – Provide the link to a class blog in Classroom.
• Link to Next Activity – Provide a link to the next activity students must complete after finishing an assignment.
• Make a Copy for Each Student – Chose “make a copy for each student” when uploading assignment documents to avoid students having to share one copy of the document. When a copy for each student is made, Classroom automatically adds each student’s name to the document and saves it to the Classroom folder in Google Drive.
• Move to Top/Bottom – Move recent assignments to the top of the Classwork feed so students can find new tasks more quickly.
• Multiple File Upload – Upload multiple files for an assignment in one post.
• Naming Conventions for Assignments – Create a unique naming system for assignments so they can be easily found in the Classroom folder in Google Drive.
• Offline Mode – Change settings to allow students to work in offline mode if internet connections are weak. Once an internet connection is established, students can upload assignments to Classroom.
• One Student One Sheet – In Google Sheets, assign one tab (sheet) per student for the student to complete the assignment.
• One Student One Slide – In Google Slides, assign one slide to each student to present findings on a topic or to complete an assignment.
• Organize Student Work – Google Classroom automatically creates calendars and folders in Drive to keep assignments organized.
• Peer Tutors – Assign peer tutors to help struggling students with assignments.
• Protect Privacy – Google Classroom only allows class members to access assignments. Also, it eliminates the need to use email, which may be less private than Classroom.
• Provide Accommodations – Provide accommodations to students with disabilities in Google Classroom by allowing extra time to turn in assignments, using text to speech functions, and third-party extensions for colored overlays.
• Reorder Assignments by Status – Instead of organizing assignments by student first or last name, organize them by status to see which students have or have not turned in work.
• Reuse Posts – Reuse post from prior assignments or from other Classrooms.
• See the Process – Students don’t have to submit their assignments for you to see their work. When you chose “make a copy for each student” for assignments, each student’s work can be seen in the grading tool, even if it’s not submitted. Teachers can make comments and suggestions along the way.
• Share Materials – Upload required materials such as the class syllabus, rules, procedures, etc. to a Class Resources Module, or upload assignment materials within the assignment.
• Share Resources – Create a resource list or a resource module for students.
• Share Solutions to an Assignment – Share solutions to an assignment with a collaborator or students after all assignments have been turned in.
• Stop Repeating Directions – By posting a directions document to assignments, the need to continually repeat directions is lessened, if not eliminated altogether. Keep in mind that some students will still need directions to read orally or clarified.
• Student Work Collection – Use Classroom to collect student work from assignments.
• Summer Assignments – Create summer assignments for students through Classroom.
• Templates – Create templates for projects, essays, and other student assignments.
• Track Assignments Turned In – Keep track of which students turned in assignments by going to the grading tool.

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Google Classroom  - Creating Assignments and Materials

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Google Classroom: Creating Assignments and Materials

Lesson 2: creating assignments and materials.

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Creating assignments and materials

Google Classroom gives you the ability to create and assign work for your students, all without having to print anything. Questions , essays , worksheets , and readings can all be distributed online and made easily available to your class. If you haven't created a class already, check out our Getting Started with Google Classroom lesson.

Watch the video below to learn more about creating assignments and materials in Google Classroom.

Creating an assignment

Whenever you want to create new assignments, questions, or material, you'll need to navigate to the Classwork tab.

In this tab, you can create assignments and view all current and past assignments. To create an assignment, click the Create button, then select Assignment . You can also select Question if you'd like to pose a single question to your students, or Material if you simply want to post a reading, visual, or other supplementary material.

This will bring up the Assignment form. Google Classroom offers considerable flexibility and options when creating assignments.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the Assignment form.

This is where you'll type the title of the assignment you're creating.

Instructions

If you'd like to include instructions with your assignment, you can type them here.

Here, you can decide how many points an assignment is worth by typing the number in the form. You can also click the drop-down arrow to select Ungraded if you don't want to grade an assignment.

You can select a due date for an assignment by clicking this arrow and selecting a date from the calendar that appears. Students will have until then to submit their work.

In Google Classroom, you can sort your assignments and materials into topics. This menu allows you to select an existing topic or create a new one to place an assignment under.

Attachments

You can attach files from your computer , files from Google Drive , URLs , and YouTube videos to your assignments.

Google Classroom gives you the option of sending assignments to all students or a select number .

Once you're happy with the assignment you've created, click Assign . The drop-down menu also gives you the option to Schedule  an assignment if you'd like it to post it at a later date.

You can attach a rubric to help students know your expectations for the assignment and to give them feedback.

Once you've completed the form and clicked Assign , your students will receive an email notification letting them know about the assignment.

Google Classroom takes all of your assignments and automatically adds them to your Google Calendar. From the Classwork tab, you can click Google Calendar to pull this up and get a better overall view of the timeline for your assignments' due dates.

Using Google Docs with assignments

When creating an assignment, there may often be times when you want to attach a document from Google Docs. These can be helpful when providing lengthy instructions, study guides, and other material.

When attaching these types of files, you'll want to make sure to choose the correct setting for how your students can interact with it . After attaching one to an assignment, you'll find a drop-down menu with three options.

Let's take a look at when you might want to use each of these:

• Students can view file : Use this option if the file is simply something you want your students to view but not make any changes to.
• Students can edit file : This option can be helpful if you're providing a document you want your students to collaborate on or fill out collectively.
• Make a copy for each student : If you're creating a worksheet or document that you want each student to complete individually, this option will create a separate copy of the same document for every student.

Using topics

On the Classwork tab, you can use  topics to sort and group your assignments and material. To create a topic, click the Create button, then select Topic .

Topics can be helpful for organizing your content into the various units you teach throughout the year. You could also use it to separate your content by type , splitting it into homework, classwork, readings, and other topic areas.

In our next lesson , we'll explore how to create quizzes and worksheets with Google Forms, further expanding how you can use Google Classroom with your students.

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How to Copy an Assignment in Google Classroom

In the world of digital education, Google Classroom has revolutionized the way teachers and students interact and collaborate. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, it has become a go-to platform for educators worldwide. One such feature that saves time and effort for both teachers and students is the ability to copy assignments. Whether you want to reuse an existing assignment or customize it for different classes, copying assignments in Google Classroom is a simple yet effective way to streamline your workflow. In this blog post, we will explore how to leverage this feature and make the most out of your Google Classroom experience. Get ready to discover the convenience and flexibility of copying assignments, and take your digital classroom to the next level.

Copy an Assignment in Google Classroom: 6 Steps

Step-1 Open website - Launch your preferred web browser.

• Navigate to the Google Classroom website by typing "classroom.google.com" in the address bar.
• Enter your login credentials to access your Google Classroom account.

https://classroom.google.com/

Step-2 Open Class - On the Google Classroom homepage, you will see a list of your classes.

• Click on the class where the assignment you want to copy is located.
• This will open the class page with all the assignments and posts.

Step-3 Go to "Classwork" - In the class page, click on the "Classwork" tab located at the top of the screen.

• This section contains all the assignments and posts for the selected class.

Step-4 Click "Create" & "Reuse post" - In the top-right corner of the "Classwork" page, click on the "+ Create" button.

• From the drop-down menu, select "Reuse Post."
• This will open a new window with a list of your previous assignments and posts.

Step-5 Select the post & Press "Reuse" - Scroll through the list of assignments and posts to find the one you want to copy.

• Once you locate the desired assignment, click on the "Reuse" button located on the right side of the assignment.
• Google Classroom will create a duplicate copy of the assignment.

Step-6 Edit assignment & press "Assign" The copied assignment will open in edit mode.

• Modify any necessary details, such as the assignment title, instructions, due date, or attachments, as needed.
• Double-check that the assignment is tailored to the current class requirements.
• Once you are satisfied with the edits, click on the "Assign" button to assign the copied assignment to the class.

Copying assignments in Google Classroom is a straightforward process that can save you time and effort. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly reuse existing assignments and customize them for different classes. This feature offers convenience and flexibility in managing your digital classroom, ensuring a smooth workflow for both teachers and students.

• Keep the original assignment organized: Make sure to maintain a well-structured and labeled system for your assignments to easily locate and copy them when needed.
• Review and update instructions: Take the time to review and update the assignment instructions based on the needs of the new class. Clear and concise instructions will help students understand the expectations.
• Personalize the assignment: Customize the assignment to cater to the specific requirements and learning objectives of each class. This ensures that students receive relevant and targeted assignments for their academic growth.
• Can I copy an assignment from one Google Classroom account to another?
• No, the copy assignment feature in Google Classroom is designed to duplicate assignments within the same account. To copy an assignment to another account, you would need to manually recreate it or use external tools for data transfer.
• Will copying an assignment also copy the student submissions?
• No, copying an assignment in Google Classroom only duplicates the assignment details and structure. It does not copy any student submissions or their associated grades. Each assignment copy starts fresh with no student work included.
• What happens to the due date and time when I copy an assignment?
• When you copy an assignment, the due date and time are retained from the original assignment. You can choose to keep them as is or modify them to suit the requirements of the new class.
• Can I copy an assignment from one class to another within the same Google Classroom account?
• Yes, Google Classroom allows you to copy assignments between classes within the same account. This feature helps you save time and effort by reusing assignments across multiple classes.
• Is it possible to copy an assignment from one semester to another?
• Yes, you can copy assignments from one semester to another within the same account. This feature is especially useful when you want to replicate assignments from a previous semester to a new one without having to recreate them manually.
• Are attachments and links copied along with the assignment?
• Yes, when you copy an assignment in Google Classroom, any attachments or links included in the original assignment will also be copied to the new assignment. However, it's essential to verify that the attachments and links are still accessible and relevant after copying.
• Can I reuse a copied assignment in multiple classes simultaneously?
• Yes, you can reuse a copied assignment in multiple classes at the same time. This feature enables you to distribute the same assignment across multiple classes, saving you the effort of creating separate assignments for each class.

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How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom, or retract a submission, on a computer or mobile device

• You can submit an assignment in Google Classroom under the "Classwork" section on the desktop site or mobile app. 
• To submit an assignment in Google Classroom, you must first "View assignment" and then select the "Add or create" option under the "Your work" menu. 
• Links and Google Drive attachments, including a document, slide, sheet, drawing, or PDF file, can all be uploaded and submitted in Google Classroom.
• You can upload multiple files, unsubmit assignments, and leave notes for your instructor in Google Classroom.  

You've logged in to Google Classroom , have joined a class, and accessed class materials. Now, it's time to submit an assignment. 

To submit an assignment in Google Classroom, you'll first need to navigate to the "Classwork" section. You can then find your assignment and attach your work. 

From there, it's as easy as turning it in. Google Classroom also allows users to unsubmit their assignments if you need to make changes or leave a private comment for a teacher about the status of your work. 

It's important to note that if you don't click "Turn in" after you attach your work, it won't be submitted. To verify the status of your assignment, double-check to see if it is labeled as "Turned in." 

When submitting assignments to Google Classroom on mobile, you'll also need to make sure you have the iPhone or Android app installed. You can search and download Google Classroom through the app store on your phone. 

Here's how to submit an assignment on Google Classroom. 

How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom on desktop

1. Open your web browser and go to classroom.google.com . 

2. Select your class. 

3. At the top of your dashboard, choose "Classwork." 

4. Click on an assignment, then select "View Assignment."

5. Under "Your Work," choose "Add or Create."

6. From there, click "Google Drive" to attach a document you've already created and saved in your Drive by selecting it from the file window that appears. If you have multiple documents, attach them all this way.

• Note: You can add a link to a Drive document or attach a file from your computer. You may also start an assignment here by creating a new document, slide, sheet, or drawing on this page. 

7. To leave a private comment for your teacher, enter it in the appropriately labeled text box on the right. Then click the small triangular "paper airplane" icon to post it. 

8. Next, click "Turn in" or "Mark as done" to confirm your submission and change the assignment status to "Turned in."

• Note: If your teacher has assigned a collaborative document that you worked on or another kind of outside assignment, you may see "Mark as done" instead of "Turn in."

How to unsubmit an assignment in Google Classroom on desktop

If you've submitted a document, but find that you need to edit out errors or add in missing content, Google Classroom offers a way to retract your submission. Navigate to the page you turned your assignment in, click "Unsubmit," and confirm. You can always turn it in again by following the above steps. 

How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom on the mobile app

1. Open the Google Classroom app on your device. 

2. Tap on your class.

3. Choose "Classwork" from the bottom of the app screen.

4. Select the assignment and expand the "Your work" card. 

5. Tap "Add attachment" in the "Your work" card.

6. From there, click "Drive" to attach a document you've already created in Drive. 

7. Tap "Turn in" or "Mark as done" and re-confirm. 

How to unsubmit an assignment in Google Classroom on iPhone or Android 

If you turned in the wrong thing or need to go back and add something to the assignment, you can unsubmit it. Navigate to the assignment, expand the "Your work" card, tap "Unsubmit," and confirm. You can always turn it in again the same way you did first.

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How to Turn in Assignments in Google Classroom

Lee Stanton Lee Stanton is a versatile writer with a concentration on the software landscape, covering both mobile and desktop applications as well as online technologies. Read more December 21, 2023

Google Classroom makes it easier for teachers to create, share, and grade assignments. Better still, students can easily submit their work on the platform.

If you’re wondering how to submit assignments on Google Classroom, you’re in the right place. This article will explain everything you need to know.

Google Classroom – How to Turn in Assignments

Google Classroom lets students submit assignments via various devices such as PCs, Android phones, and iPhones. The platform also offers an organized way for teachers to collect and view submissions.

Here’s how to turn in assignments on Google Classroom:

Turn in Assignments on Mobile

It’s easy to submit Google Classroom assignments using a mobile device, whether you’re working with an Android or iPhone. The procedure is generally the same for both systems.

To submit a file, include a Google Drive file, link, or photo from your camera roll. Alternatively, you can create a new Google Doc, Slide, Sheet, or PDF. In addition to its other features, the Classroom app has an inbuilt scanner that allows you to convert several pictures into one PDF for assignment submission.

• The mobile app allows learners to submit their homework assignments before the due date using the core functionality of their smartphones. Open the Classroom app, go to the assignment, and attach your work. Tap on turn-in to submit the completed assignment and change its status to “turned-in.”

Attach Files From Google Drive

Here’s how to attach a file from Google Drive to your Google Classroom assignment:

Now you can add images, spreadsheets, videos, and documents from your files located from Google Dive straight into Google classroom assignments. This will save you from having to download them first and then re-upload to access your work.

To Attach a New Google Doc

To attach a new Google document, slide presentation, spreadsheet, or drawing to your assignment, do the following:

This way, you can generate many Google files. Al of which can be included as attachments in one Classroom task to keep your work organized.

Attach a Link to Your Assignment Submission in Google Classroom

You can attach a link to a website or other online resource for your assignment submission in Google Classroom. This allows you to provide supplementary materials from the web to support your work.

The link will now be attached to your assignment submission. Your teacher can click the link to access the online resource you provided

Submit an Assigned Document

If the teacher attaches a document with your name in the title, that should be your personal copy to edit and review. You can click “Turn in” after your teacher reviews your progress.

Once submitted, this changes an assignment’s status from Not Done to Done.

How do you locate the specific assignment you want to turn in?

To find a particular assignment in Google Classroom, click on your class from the main page. This will bring up all materials. Under the Classwork tab, you can find the assignment. Assignments are listed with the most recent at the top. Clicking on the title or image shows where your work can be added.

How do you submit an assigned document in Google Classroom?

When assigned a document by your teacher, open it from the assignment page by clicking on the image of your name. Edit the file and save changes before turning it in either through the Turn in button on the doc or the submission page of assignments.

How can I submit my assignment using a mobile device such as an Android or an iPhone?

To turn in the assignment using a smartphone, launch the Classroom app from your mobile device, go to the specific assignment, attach any files, and click on Turn in .

Where are the directions for the assignments posted on Google Classroom?

Open the Classwork page and go to Assignments. Once you have done so, assignment details will pop up. Above it is a link entitled View instructions which will lead you to a full set of teacher’s instructions.

Can I attach files from Google Drive to an assignment in Google Classroom?

To attach Google Drive files, click Add or create under Your work . Go to Google Drive , then pick your file. Finally, click Add so that you can have the file attached.

The Key to Successful Assignment Submissions

The efficiency of Google Classroom depends on how well you navigate the submission process. Students who want to complete their assignments in good time will benefit most from this process. After all, handing in assignments on time is part of being a good student who values the teacher’s feedback.

Are you a student or an educator? Have you been impressed with Google Classroom? Let us know in the comments section.

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