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Useful Checklists And Templates For Google Classroom




These will help teachers, students, and administrators manage classes effectively, stay organized, and streamline workflows.


1. Google Classroom Setup Checklist (For Teachers)

A. Creating a Class

? Go to Google Classroom.
Click the + icon and select Create Class.
Fill out the class details (Class Name, Section, Subject, Room).
Customize the class theme by selecting or uploading a banner.


B. Inviting Students and Co-Teachers

? Share the class code with students for self-enrollment.
Invite students manually via People > Invite Students.
Add co-teachers under People > Invite Teachers.


C. Organizing Classwork

? Create topics for organization (e.g., Homework, Quizzes, Projects, Weekly Lessons).
Reuse assignments or materials from previous classes via Classwork > Reuse Post.
Schedule announcements and assignments in advance.
Set due dates for all assignments to help students stay on track.


D. Integrating Tools

? Enable Google Meet by generating a class-specific Meet link in Settings.
Connect Google Drive to share files easily.
Add external tools or add-ons like Kahoot!, Flipgrid, or EdPuzzle for interactive lessons.


E. Customizing Notifications

? Go to Settings > Notifications and customize email alerts for assignments, submissions, and comments.


2. Google Classroom Daily Checklist (For Teachers)

? Review the Stream tab for student questions or comments.
Check for new submissions under Classwork.
Provide feedback on recently submitted work via private comments.
Post announcements or reminders in the Stream.
Grade completed assignments and quizzes in the Grades tab.


3. Google Classroom Checklist (For Students)

A. Joining a Class

? Go to Google Classroom.
Click the + icon and select Join Class.
Enter the class code provided by your teacher.


B. Staying Organized

? Check the Stream daily for updates and announcements.
Use the To-Do List in Google Classroom to view upcoming assignments.
Submit assignments before the due date via Classwork > View Assignment.
Review teacher feedback and private comments for improvements.


4. Weekly Maintenance Checklist (For Teachers)

? Archive old announcements and posts to declutter the Stream.
Review student progress in the Grades tab and identify students who need help.
Update materials in the Classwork tab as needed.
Send reminders to students with missing or late assignments.
Post Guardian Summaries for parents/guardians to keep them informed.


5. Templates for Google Classroom

A. Assignment Template

| Field | Details |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Title | [Assignment Name or Topic] |
| Instructions | [Brief description of what students must do.] |
| Attachments | [Attach Google Docs, Slides, or links to resources.] |
| Due Date | [Set a specific deadline.] |
| Points | [e.g., 10/100 or Ungraded] |
| Rubric (Optional) | [Attach a detailed rubric for grading.] |


B. Class Announcement Template

| Field | Details |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Title | [Announcement Topic] |
| Message | [Details of the announcement.] |
| Attachments | [Optional: Attach slides, images, or links.] |
| Target Audience | [All Students or Specific Groups] |


C. Lesson Plan Template

| Field | Details |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Lesson Title | [Topic or Title of the Lesson] |
| Objective | [What students should learn or achieve.]|
| Materials Needed | [List Google Docs, Slides, or third-party tools.] |
| Activities | [Step-by-step activities students will complete.] |
| Assessment | [Quiz, assignment, or discussion to check understanding.] |


D. Weekly Plan Template (For Teachers)

| Day | Activity | Materials Needed | Due Dates |
|--------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------|
| Monday | Review new topic. | Slides, PDF notes | Assignment due Friday |
| Wednesday | Group discussion or quiz. | Google Docs for group work| Quiz due by class end |
| Friday | Submit group projects. | Google Drive folders | Projects due today |


E. Grading Rubric Template

| Criteria | Excellent (10 pts) | Good (7 pts) | Needs Improvement (5 pts) | Score |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------|-----------|
| Content Accuracy | Accurate and thorough. | Mostly accurate. | Significant inaccuracies. | |
| Presentation | Well-organized and clear.| Somewhat organized. | Disorganized or unclear. | |
| Creativity | Highly creative. | Some creativity. | Little to no creativity. | |
| Total Score | | | | |


F. Parent Communication Template

| Field | Details |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Greeting | [e.g., Dear Parents/Guardians,] |
| Summary of Week | [Brief update about class activities.] |
| Student Progress | [General feedback or progress reports.] |
| Upcoming Events | [List quizzes, tests, or projects.] |
| Contact Information | [Your email or phone number for queries.] |


6. Troubleshooting Checklist

A. Missing Assignments

? Confirm the assignment is visible under the Classwork tab.
Ensure students have permissions to view attachments (check Google Drive sharing settings).


B. Notifications Not Received

? Check notification settings in Google Classroom > Settings > Notifications.
Ensure emails from Classroom are not marked as spam.


C. Students Unable to Join Class

? Verify that the class code is correct.
Ensure the student is signed in with the correct Google account.


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