Google Classroom - New Features

Well, we've been using Google classroom here for almost two months, so it was only a matter of time before some of the feedback we've been giving and some of the things that we wish it did came through.  Google has released some new features to classroom on our domain.  These include:

· Groups integration: Ability to pre-populate classes with your class list by using the people picker after clicking Invite under Students.

· Mark assignments as “done”: Students can mark assignments as complete even if there's nothing to turn in (e.g. watch a video, read a chapter, bring something to class)

· Export all grades: Teachers will now have the ability to download grades for all assignments at once, making it easier to export assignments to any gradebook

· Sorting: Teachers can now choose to sort students by first or last name, depending on their needs

· Greater teacher controls: Teachers can now set permissions for whether or not their class can post or comment in the stream, they can mute individual students from posting or commenting and can even view previously deleted items in the stream

There is a Tech Tip Video on our district Youtube channel with an overview of the features.  Click this link to access the video directly.