"That ConnectEd link just won’t turn blue on Google Classroom! Grrrrr "

The title of today's post comes from a determined teacher who was trying to use the power of the "About"page in Google Classroom to make materials and links easily accessible to her students. She was doing everything perfectly except for one small step (see steps 3 and 4).

If you've never explored the "About" page, think of it as a central hub for students to easily find frequently used materials, links, and other classroom resources. Once you and your students start using it, you'll see how helpful it can be.

To post a link to the "About" page in Classroom, just follow these steps: 

1. Go to Google Classroom and select About 

 2. Click Add Class Materials 

3. Type in the title of the link - you can title it whatever you want. If you past the link here, it "won't turn blue". 

 4. Click the link icon 

 5. Be sure to click Post 

6. Now it's ready for students to access! 

Google Classroom Updates You Will Love ❤

Update 1- View a Single Student's Work at Once

Google Classroom now has a feature that allows you to a single student's assignments in one simple view. If you're not sure what this means, just trust that you will love this update. 

1. Open Classroom and open the class you want to view

2. Click Students and select a student's name

3. You can view and filter for the following: 

• The list of the student’s assigned work for the class—assignments, questions, or quizzes—with the due date, if there is one.
• Whether the work is assigned, turned in, done late, or missing.
• The student’s grades for work that’s been graded.
• If the student attached any files. You’ll see File  and the number of attachments next to the work.
• If the student sent you a private comment. You’ll see Comment  next to the work.

Update 2- Display a Class Code in Full Screen 

Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. When asking students to join your class with a code, be sure to use the drop down menu next to the code and choose Display. Everyone will be able to see the code in full view.