Google Classroom is a free blended learning platform developed by Google for educational institutions that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments.
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11 Facts About Google Classroom
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The primary purpose of Google Classroom is to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students.
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Each class creates a separate folder in the respective user's Google Drive, where the student can submit work to be graded by a teacher.
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Google Classroom has undergone a series of updates and changes since its original release in May 2014.
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Google Classroom saw a sharp increase in usage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in which many schools shifted to remote education options.
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Specific research programs used Google Classroom to engage in authentic learning from around the world.
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Each class created with Google Classroom creates a separate folder in the respective user's Google Drive, where the student can submit work to be graded by a teacher.
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Teachers on Google Classroom have the option of creating Assignments in various templates and formats with different accessibility options, such as permissions to view, edit, and comment.
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Google Classroom allows instructors to archive courses at the end of a term or year.
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Specific criticism of Google Classroom generally focuses on concern for privacy for students and Google's use of student data.
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Criticism of Google Classroom is often combined with criticism of Chromebooks and Google Workspace.
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