🤯 5 ways to get more value out of Google Classroom

**This video is a small part of Classroom Kickstart, a detailed online course that will help you use Google Classroom this school year. Learn more and sign up here: chrmbook.com/kickstart**
🔰 Google Classroom isn’t just a place to post homework; it can help improve your ability to connect with your students, respond to their needs, and challenge them with personalized assignments.
This video is for experienced users of Google Classroom who are looking for new tips and ideas to streamline digital assignments and provide a better learning experience for students.
Join me to learn how to design better lessons, design group assignments, simplify grading and feedback, and provide accommodations for students with special needs.
🤫 I will also share some "secret" Google Classroom features that I discovered!
If you are using Google Classroom, this video will help you squeeze even more value out of this helpful tool.
⏩ Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Use the stream page to connect with your students
1:58 Post video instructions in Google Classroom
4:02 How to set up group projects with Google Classroom
5:44 Creating modified assignments for students with IEPs
7:08 Tips for providing better feedback with Google Classroom
7:35 Using rubrics with Google Classroom
9:23 How to use the comment bank in Google Classroom
10:44 Mote: voice comments with Google Classroom
12:47 BONUS features of the Google Classroom mobile app
13:23 Using dictation to reply to private comments in Google Classroom
14:33: providing written feedback with the Google Classroom mobile app
16:05 How to use the "secret" student selector in the Google Classroom mobile app
🍎 Preparing for the new school year? These videos will help:
- Setting up Google Classroom for remote learning: • This is how I set up m...
- Organize Google Classroom with topics: • Organizing Google Clas...
- How to combine Google Classroom and Google Meet: • This is how you combin...
- Rubric scoring for Google Classroom: • Rubric Scoring in Goog...
- Should you allow class comments in Google Classroom: • Should you allow class...
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John R. Sowash is a former HS biology teacher and principal who helps teachers use technology to improve instruction. You can pick up a copy of his book, read his blog, or invite him to come and visit your school.
✏️ Blog: Chrmbook.com
📕 Podcast: Chrmbook.com/podcast
🎙️ Book: http//:Chrmbook.com/book
🤝 Speaking and Consulting: SowashVentures.com/contact

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  • @michellezuniga3862
    @michellezuniga38624 жыл бұрын

    I believe you have been the only person in these tutorials that has mentioned “accommodations “ for our ELL’s and “diverse learners “. Thank you 😊!

  • @lisaconselatore8878
    @lisaconselatore88784 жыл бұрын

    This was probably the BEST PD I've had in years. You are so incredibly helpful and you do not waste time. Really appreciate your videos.

  • @mrsfed.4110
    @mrsfed.41104 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this so helpful! I used mote in the spring and loved how much time it cut down on giving feed back but I didn’t realize my students didn’t get to hear my voice. The random name picked-that’s a game changer! 🙏

  • @kerrypeabody7433
    @kerrypeabody74334 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, John. This is extremely helpful. As always, you communicate clearly and I can go right to the things you are talking about it and follow you step by step.

  • @davidburgreen2469
    @davidburgreen24694 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This just streamlined my use of Google Classroom.

  • @JodiGoff
    @JodiGoff4 жыл бұрын

    I love this video, so informative, creative, and entertaining! The pop-up animations are the best, would love to know how to do that.

  • @HowDoINameIt
    @HowDoINameIt4 жыл бұрын

    Terrific job, John!! Keep them coming!

  • @cathrynestone260
    @cathrynestone2603 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be re-watching this! Thank you!

  • @debrajackson1529
    @debrajackson15293 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was very helpful. I agree, we need this type of tutorial that mentions "accommodations" for diverse learners.

  • @eblogazine
    @eblogazine3 жыл бұрын

    I could seriously hug you for sharing such great tips that will save soooo much time! Thank you!

  • @nanceefrench1880
    @nanceefrench18804 жыл бұрын

    Love the Mote extension!!

  • @jasonwade398
    @jasonwade3983 жыл бұрын

    I'm late but this is a great resource tool! I want to master Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Google Slides, and EdPuzzle this year. I feel like those 4 will really help me improve engagement and student learning.

  • @consuelomacias8460
    @consuelomacias84604 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for so much for providing the accommodation for ELs.

  • @ZoomBiology
    @ZoomBiology4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, John. This is extremely helpful.

  • @amandalouisegoodner6230
    @amandalouisegoodner62303 жыл бұрын

    Omg this was a lifesaver! Thank you so very much!

  • @ericklagdameo6475
    @ericklagdameo64754 жыл бұрын

    Hi from the Philippines. Thanks for the tips! And great video!

  • @mingwon5741
    @mingwon57413 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video tutorial John... thanks!

  • @marybrandt-white2637
    @marybrandt-white26373 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, 1st time I’ve heard about the # for comments and student selector...thanks!

  • @MsDBell
    @MsDBell3 жыл бұрын

    This video is a game changer! Thank you so much! So many gems.

  • @loraalvis9204
    @loraalvis92044 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great information. I definitely am going to check out the Mote app. I am a school librarian, so I love that your students are characters from Chronicles of Narnia. 😎

  • @dianalawsky3158

    @dianalawsky3158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love that too!

  • @ihearttesla
    @ihearttesla3 жыл бұрын

    *Thank You!* Awesome time-saving tips.

  • @FrenchMontreville
    @FrenchMontreville4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the great educational videos; I work from home and I teach others how to work from home, your videos help me to refine my skills. Keep up the good work!

  • @teresamoore1045

    @teresamoore1045

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the helpful information. I appreciate it,

  • @ShiaGirl18
    @ShiaGirl183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I appreciate the help.

  • @amypestka4781
    @amypestka47814 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @danielamezei4162
    @danielamezei41623 жыл бұрын

    These are all great to know! Thank you! How do I make the extensions appear in the toolbar?

  • @julialiamrowen
    @julialiamrowen4 жыл бұрын

    Hi John! I was wondering if you had any videos on how to teach students how to use the basic features of a chromebook? I am teaching a 3/4 split and I’m sure many of them don’t know the basics yet. Thank you!

  • @sunsetchaser18
    @sunsetchaser183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! you are incredibly helpful!!

  • @lesliecreer5297
    @lesliecreer52974 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and will save me time. Thanks!

  • @JillRhoads
    @JillRhoads4 жыл бұрын

    I saw another teacher also recommend using the shortcuts in Google Docs also as a way for putting in the really common comments.

  • @IanYoung1
    @IanYoung13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, John!

  • @mariaalejandralauretta7093
    @mariaalejandralauretta70933 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! I've been using Google Classroom for years and never knew about the student selector! Question: on the mobile app, there was a button that showed me notifications. Now, it seems to have disappeared but I don't even know how it got there to begin with! Any ideas? Thanks!

  • @alisonwatkins1941
    @alisonwatkins19413 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful! Thank you!

  • @brendaray4687
    @brendaray46874 жыл бұрын

    How do you get the transition slides into your video? I would like to use screencastify.

  • @jo-annguthur7314
    @jo-annguthur73143 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video. Thanks

  • @marialucas1043
    @marialucas10433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your videos. Very helpful!

  • @janetcuttray8893
    @janetcuttray88934 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great information.

  • @cherylmaclean4349
    @cherylmaclean43493 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tips! Thank you!

  • @veronicapallos8164
    @veronicapallos81643 жыл бұрын

    you're amazing! Love Screencastify!!!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏💚

  • @lorisearfoss433
    @lorisearfoss4334 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Karen!

  • @fleurhemmings5868
    @fleurhemmings58683 жыл бұрын

    V helpful, thanks for posting:)

  • @ReynaCostanzo
    @ReynaCostanzoАй бұрын

    I like the idea of having the GC on my phone. Thank you!

  • @nataliagasson2464
    @nataliagasson24643 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! I am ever so grateful!

  • @tirzacibellerichardssilva2237
    @tirzacibellerichardssilva22373 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @anthonynguyen9632
    @anthonynguyen96323 жыл бұрын

    During this distance learning fad (totally going to go away soon right?), I'm really liking the guardian email summary feature of Google Classroom! It's been great to keep parents informed regularly in a concise and timely manner. It also helps to keep their kid accountable.

  • @cathrynestone260
    @cathrynestone2603 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesomeness! I used a rubric, but it wasn’t on the side as you show it. My principal wants to see everything.

  • @jenniferlongmire79
    @jenniferlongmire792 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏❤️

  • @mr.s4849
    @mr.s48494 жыл бұрын

    On a macbook > system preferences > keyboard > dictation to turn on speak to type (like on a phone or tablet) ✅

  • @litking2654
    @litking26543 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this informative and engaging video.

  • @ez2bcute
    @ez2bcute3 жыл бұрын

    I am loving the gifs!

  • @clarejaap8599
    @clarejaap85993 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @ilonacheryl
    @ilonacheryl3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @JillRhoads
    @JillRhoads4 жыл бұрын

    I also bought the same overhead camera as well. What do you think? Im a bit dissapointed that it only has direct wifi rather than bluetooth, but it looks very promising.

  • @Promevo
    @Promevo3 жыл бұрын

    Killing it as always!!!

  • @louisewright5646
    @louisewright56463 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Very helpful

  • @lindalamour4979
    @lindalamour49793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @amytan4377
    @amytan43774 жыл бұрын

    Hi John. Thanks for sharing the useful tips. I have a question regarding Mote extension that you recommend. Is Mote same as Talk and Comment extension? In order for students to received the voice recording, do they need to install the extension as well? Please kindly advice, thanks. Amy P.S. Also, I try the Talk and Comment on jamboard, copied the link but there is no where for me to insert the link to send the recording.

  • @evafresa6468
    @evafresa64683 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a tutorial about setting up breakout groups/rooms in Google Meet?

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure thing! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJ2alcaIp5jWe9I.html

  • @robertprescott5926
    @robertprescott59264 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the comment help. The # trick to add comments is SO much faster ! Plus Mote is great !

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @lynnskutches7359
    @lynnskutches73593 жыл бұрын

    I am repeat commenting here again on this most recent video hoping you will see it :) Thank you so much for your great and super helpful videos! Can you explain how to "see" students on my laptop during meets when I can only see myself on my screen? The recording has images of kids I call on pop up when they answer but I do not see them! Also, I did not realize I was being recorded and show up on the side while I was sharing my full screen....!

  • @partha91
    @partha914 жыл бұрын

    What stylus are you using with tha tab?

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for sharing such good ideas!

  • @KarenChichester
    @KarenChichester4 жыл бұрын

    I have that shirt! Thanks for keeping me up-to-date.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    ☺️

  • @luzvimindaabacan35
    @luzvimindaabacan354 жыл бұрын

    its helpful and i want to learn more.

  • @bopgun28
    @bopgun283 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos..super helpful and informative. I have a question about your filming set-up. Do you have a video or blog post where you show/explain the software/equipment you use to film your videos? Thanks!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not yet, it has been a popular request though. I'll add it to my video queue!

  • @diagnembaye423
    @diagnembaye4234 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @stefonporter3609
    @stefonporter36094 жыл бұрын

    Great Info! Do you know if there is a work around for group work submissions? Is there a way one student can submit for everyone?

  • @ez2bcute

    @ez2bcute

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you use the gradebook feature in Google? I’m asking because I am wondering if you have thought about the next step in the process, which is putting those grades into a grade book. If you only assign the work to the student you want to turn it in. The other’s won’t see it on their classwork list which means you won’t be able to give them a grade. This also follows when giving feedback, the group won’t be able to see the feedback easily if only one student is assigned. That was a lot but if you give me some more info I can help you to continue to think through it.

  • @kitkatknit
    @kitkatknit4 жыл бұрын

    Do you know when G-Meets will have breakout rooms without the need for extensions or multiple meets?

  • @ingethedutchone

    @ingethedutchone

    3 жыл бұрын

    The google education site said October

  • @paulosberhanu5645
    @paulosberhanu56453 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @nikkio8421
    @nikkio84214 жыл бұрын

    Does Screencastify have internal audio? I was using Loom until I realized that when recording my Meets, I was the only one that could be heard.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, screencastify will record system audio as well.

  • @brendarichards2151
    @brendarichards21514 жыл бұрын

    Hey, John, I love your videos! Such great info all the time. What document camera are you using?

  • @tranhl

    @tranhl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello John, I just want to echo this question. What is the doc camera brand, and do you recommend it for teachers who want to teach remotely using their doc cam? Thank you!

  • @davidraabe3665

    @davidraabe3665

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like an Ipevo wireless HD document camera!

  • @tranhl

    @tranhl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@davidraabe3665 Thank you!

  • @teresawalters447
    @teresawalters4474 жыл бұрын

    please tell us more....I mean it. Thank you so much, John!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏❤️

  • @norbertotorbeso2562
    @norbertotorbeso25624 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @laiahsang
    @laiahsang3 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @maximilianosalibe1710
    @maximilianosalibe17104 жыл бұрын

    Hello, John. I appreciate your clear videos: they are very useful and accessible to non native English speakers as I am. I am an Argentinian Maths teacher and I use a Chromebook to get in touch with my school pupils. That's why I need some graphic tablet compatible with Chrome OS in order to write down mathematical equations and so on. I've been told about Wacom tablets, but they informed me they're only compatible with Windows and Mac. Do you have any solutions for this? Thank you for your attention.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just buy a touch screen Chromebook! That is what I use.

  • @maximilianosalibe1710

    @maximilianosalibe1710

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jrsowash What model do you suggest? Take affordability in account.

  • @bethmeyer8650
    @bethmeyer86504 жыл бұрын

    How do your get mote to work with Google Classroom?

  • @kristencordes4390
    @kristencordes43904 жыл бұрын

    I keep wondering - How do you have a student account??? Because I'm a teacher my log in is ALWAYS as an " administrator" but I'd love to see Google Classroom as the kids see it. How do you do that???

  • @HemanthKMenon

    @HemanthKMenon

    4 жыл бұрын

    just use another google account to enter the classroom as a student. I have two different account , desktop on Teacher , Mobile on student

  • @lindamcdonald3169
    @lindamcdonald31693 жыл бұрын

    I could not find Mote on the extensions manager nor on the G Suite Marketplace. Not sure if they've discontinued it, but I like the idea. Thanks for the great pointers.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just do a Google search for mote voice comments.

  • @lindamcdonald3169

    @lindamcdonald3169

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jrsowash Thank you so much! I do a lot of notes!!

  • @musicg1696
    @musicg16963 жыл бұрын

    I am not able to mute or unmute students or control their camera. Teachers that are enrolled as students are able to control my class how can I fix this with out kicking the teacher out? I heard this happens because the email is a teachers email.

  • @JA-pu4zv
    @JA-pu4zv4 жыл бұрын

    Question: According to GC Support; I should be able to send students an Invite Link. It is supposed to be in "More" section on the class card in the GC homepage. I cannot find this Invite Link; all I see is the class code. I want a direct link I can text students or post online. Any help? Thanks!

  • @JodiGoff

    @JodiGoff

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can invite them via email from the People tab. 2 ways to add students; they join using the class code (which you could text or email that to them) or an email invite.

  • @cathrynestone260
    @cathrynestone2603 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I do with Stream!

  • @corihenry4192
    @corihenry41923 жыл бұрын

    Nice "Lion, Witch and Wardrobe" reference

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @ez2bcute
    @ez2bcute3 жыл бұрын

    We have to do Wellness activities everyday and I think this is where I post my wellness.

  • @ramonalanglais5605
    @ramonalanglais56053 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video, thank you. Are you able to explain why comments which I add to the actual pdf/jpgs, etc which are submitted by my students cannot be seen by them after I return the homework?

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will you confirm that you returned the assignments to the student? They will not be able to see the comments unless you click the return button in Google classroom.

  • @Camizzi609
    @Camizzi6093 жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ the Narnian class members!!!!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    😀❤️

  • @brendaray4687
    @brendaray46874 жыл бұрын

    I am a high school math teacher and we are trying to find a better way to maintain some sort of test security when giving quizzes and tests. When using Student Selector, can the Sam who is in Group A see the other students who are also receiving that assignment? I am thinking of assigning Quiz A to a group of 5 students, Quiz B to another group of 5 and so on. Can the students who receive the assignment for Quiz A see who else received that assignment? Also, do the students in Group A see that there is an assignment for Group B? Thank you.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that will work. Students cannot see who else in the class has received the same assignment.

  • @dianalawsky3158
    @dianalawsky31583 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Which document camera are you using in this video. I want to get one. Thanks!

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm using an @ipevo document camera which works wonderfully with Chromebooks.

  • @dianalawsky3158

    @dianalawsky3158

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jrsowash Thank you!!!

  • @jamesorr6507
    @jamesorr65073 жыл бұрын

    @12:40 What does a student see or hear if they do not have the Mote extension?

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    They get a link to mote.com where they can listen to your voice recording.

  • @nadiadonaire2982
    @nadiadonaire29823 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @cathrynestone260
    @cathrynestone2603 жыл бұрын

    This is what I do!

  • @ericanichols9142
    @ericanichols91423 жыл бұрын

    I would like a seating chart in Google Meet. I have to keep looking all over the screen for kids. Thank you.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, that would be nice feature! You can always try control f to search.

  • @gmckenna9108
    @gmckenna91083 жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @heatherdixon5724
    @heatherdixon57243 жыл бұрын

    What am I doing wrong? I adjusted notifications in order to streamline my STREAM but when I go to post announcements on the stream it literally doesn't allow me to post...

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you see "share something with your class" at the top of the stream page?

  • @brendaray4687
    @brendaray46874 жыл бұрын

    My math students are submitting their homework as pdf files. Will the comment feature work to add the "pre-written"comments to a pdf file.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no. The comment bank only works with Google Drive file types

  • @allandiaz7420
    @allandiaz74203 жыл бұрын

    sir John i reaaly loved this tutorial , i am not yet finished meaning i paused because it catches my attention on 'plagiarism'? qouting a sample of a rubric in 7:40.....

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Check out my channel for videos on rubrics and the originality report.

  • @conchimanhilot929
    @conchimanhilot9293 жыл бұрын

    My mic is not enabled for voice typing. Why is that?

  • @donaldhardaway
    @donaldhardaway3 жыл бұрын

    how do you take attendance using Google Meet

  • @anubhabhatnagarocallaghanm2359
    @anubhabhatnagarocallaghanm23594 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to save rubrics to reuse them?

  • @tammimarie
    @tammimarie4 жыл бұрын

    You said the student doesn't have to have the mote extension installed, but then how do they play the voice memo? Thanks, really good video.

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    4 жыл бұрын

    The link will still be displayed in the comment. If students don't have the mode extension they have to click the link to listen to the recording.

  • @liskl5982

    @liskl5982

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jrsowash So if they do not have the extension they also do not see the transcription?

  • @jo-annguthur7314
    @jo-annguthur73143 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a detailed video on screen castify?

  • @jrsowash

    @jrsowash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you already seen this one? kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaGDmsVsk7Svlrw.html

  • @liskl5982
    @liskl59823 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to know that there are private comments which you have not answered?