How to Create a Google Classroom as a Teacher or School

Quick Tips

• Open Google Classroom using your teacher account > + icon > Create class > fill in the class details > Create.
• Access the class details in Google Classroom and edit them as you want.
• Open the relevant class > use the invite options to send students invites to join the class.

How to Make a Google Classroom Using Web Browser

Using any web browser, teachers can now set up a class, invite students, and even customize it. This way you can make a Google Classroom according to your preferences. Follow the below steps to do it.

Set Up Google Classroom

Step 1: Open Google Classroom on any browser and click on the + icon.

Step 2: Here, click on Create class.

Step 3: Check the box and click on Continue.

Step 4: Fill in the relevant details. Once done, click on Create to create the class.

How to Add Students to Google Classroom

Now that your classroom is all set, it is time to invite students to join the class. You can do so using two methods. Read the next few sections to explore both.

Method 1: Share Invite Link With Students

Step 1: Open Google Classroom on any web browser and go to the relevant class.

Step 2: Click on the three-dot icon and click on Copy invite link. Share the invite link with students.

Method 2: Invite Students via Email Link

You can also individually add students to Google Classroom by emailing them the class joining link. This can be helpful if you’re teaching a limited number of students. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Google Classroom on any web browser and go to the relevant class.

Step 2: Click on People. Go to the Students section and click on the add students icon.

Tip: Add additional teachers to the classroom by clicking on the invite icon in the Teachers section.

Step 3: In the search bar, type the emails or names of the relevant students. Select them and click on Invite.

This will send the joining link to the added students via email. Students can click on the link to join the class. Apart from this, students can also use the unique Class code to join the classroom.

Edit a Google Classroom

You also have the option of editing the classroom details even after it has been created. This can come in handy if you want to add or change certain details pertaining to the class. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open Google Classroom on any web browser and click on the relevant class.

Step 2: If you want to edit the class header, click on Customize.

Step 3: Select the relevant option and customize the class. Once done, click on Save.

Step 4: To change Google Classroom information, click on Stream settings.

Step 5: Click on the Stream drop-down and select the relevant option.

Step 6: Click on the Classwork on the Stream drop-down and select the notification setting.

Step 7: Turn on the toggle for Show deleted items. This will allow teachers to view any deleted items in the stream.

Step 8: You can also scroll up to edit other details like the class information and invite link details. Once done, click on Save.

Also Read: How to fix Google Meet “Not allowed to join” error

How to Set Up Google Classroom Using the Mobile App

Just like using Google Classroom on a web browser, you can also set up a Google Classroom using the mobile app. This will allow you to create a class, invite students and, if required, edit classroom details as well. Here’s how.

Create a Google Classroom

Step 1: Open the Google Classroom mobile app and tap on the + icon. Tap on Create class.

Step 2: Add the necessary details regarding the class. Tap on Create to create your classroom.

Set Up Invite Link for Students

Once the classroom has been set up, use the below steps to send an invite link to students.

Step 1: Open the Google Classroom mobile app and tap on the three-dot icon for the relevant classroom.

Step 2: Tap on Share invitation link. Share the class link as you want.

Apart from this, you can also email the invite link to students using the People section. Here’s how.

Step 3: Tap on the relevant class and tap on People. Under the Students section, tap on Invite.

Step 4: Search and add the students. You can also add teachers. Once done, tap on Invite.

This will send an invite link to all the added students via email. Additionally, students can also use the unique Class code to join a class in Google Classroom.

Change Google Classroom Settings

Follow the below steps to edit a Google Classroom even after it has already been created.

Step 1: In the Google Classroom mobile app, tap on the relevant class.

Step 2: Tap on the cogwheel icon. Then, tap on the relevant box and edit the class details.

Step 3: Go to the General section and tap on the three-dot icon in front of Student invitation settings to change invitation code settings.

Note: Tapping on Reset invitation codes will change the invitation link as well. If selected, you will need to resend the link to invite students to join the class.

Step 4: Tap on Stream settings and select the relevant comment setting for your stream.

Step 5: Tap on Classwork on the stream and then select the relevant notification setting for your stream.

Step 6: Once all the changes have been made, tap on Save.

This will save all the changes made to the Google Classroom settings. You can also check out our guide to learn more about deleting or archiving a class in Google Classroom.

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