How to Use Google Classroom as a Student

To access Google Classroom, you need a Google account (usually provided by your school). Here is how to join your first class:

1. Go to classroom.google.com and sign in.
2. Click the + icon in the top right corner.
3. Select Join class.
4. Enter the class code provided by your teacher and click "Join".

Once you are in a class, you will see three main tabs at the top:

• Stream: The social feed of the class. Here you see announcements and upcoming deadlines.
• Classwork: The most important tab. This is where all your assignments, quizzes, and materials are organized by topic.
• People: A list of your teachers and classmates.

Submitting work is the core function of Google Classroom. Follow these steps to ensure your teacher receives your work:

1. Go to the Classwork tab and click on an assignment.
2. Click View Assignment to see full details.
3. In the "Your work" section on the right, click + Add or create.
4. Select the file source (Google Drive, Link, or File Upload).
5. Once the file is uploaded, click the Turn in button. You may need to confirm by clicking "Turn in" again.

Note: If you don't click "Turn in", your teacher will see the assignment as "Missing" or "Assigned" but not completed.

Students often deal with various file formats. PDF Canada offers free tools that can make your homework workflow much smoother:

Teachers frequently share worksheets as PDFs. To fill them out:

• Preview: Click the file to open a preview.
• Open in New Window: Click the three dots in the top right -> "Open in new window" to download or print.
• Annotate: If you are on a mobile device, use the pen icon to write directly on the PDF. On a computer, you might need to download the file and use a tool like our Make PDF Fillable feature.