SETTING UP YOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR REMOTE LEARNING

Setting up Google Classroom for online learning is quite a bit different than the setup for a traditional, face-to-face classroom. This video by John R. Sowash shows you 5 tips for using Google Classroom for remote instruction. Here they are:

1. Create a NEW course (don't reuse your existing course)

2. Combine your students into one section (in most situations)

3. Organize your content by weeks, not units (better for self-paced learning)

4. Enable posting and commenting (it's not as scary as it sounds)

5. Put your face in the course (you won't like it, but it's important!)

Just watch the video below and see how to make the most of Google Classroom:

------------------------- John R. Sowash is a former HS biology teacher and principal who helps teachers use technology to improve instruction.