Google Classroom

Ms. Leom is starting to use Google Classroom with her students. We still have a few glitches to iron out yet. We are loading the daily Reading and Social Studies learning on Google Classroom. This allows students to access the pages, often directions, and an image to go along with the assignment as they need it.

One issue with loading the homework, we are doing all of our learning on paper. So on Google Classroom, it says, "not done" or "missing". We aren't using Google Classroom to complete learning, grade, or track our learning in that way ... yet. Please ignore this feature for now.

I am able to add parent emails for families who are interested in the added communication and ability to access details. I am slightly overwhelmed at the idea of personally loading over 90 email addresses, so for now, I will gladly add interested parents who contact me by email or student planners.

When students are absent, they are able to log into Google Classroom and access their learning from home. Please understand, when students are home sick, it is not my intention to expect them to be accountable at that day and time for what they missed. I appreciate the idea of being sick. For students who are anxious or worried about what they are missing, or want to at least see what we are doing in class, or even access some of the videos or other materials, this is an option. It is not an expectation.

This is new to me. I've used other learning on-line communities, but each has advantages. My goal is to continue with the learning targets already in place, and add this technology in as it fits and benefits our students. Our iPads can be glitchy, so somedays, our best laid plans are at the good intention level, and we work to be successful beyond the hurdles.