Join Google Classroom:

1. Type google.classroom in the Chrome address bar
2. Log in using your rialtousd.org Google account
3. Click the plus sign to join a new class
4. Enter the unique Google Classroom code provided by your teacher

If there is a welcome message, review it and click Accept. When prompted, click “I’m A Student.”

Contact your teacher if you experience trouble joining a Google Classroom or need to know your rialtousd.org email address and password.

Watch a video about logging into Classroom.

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Google Classroom Layout:

1. Main Menu (3 lines): Navigate to your classes, view assignment due dates, review work for your classes in the To-Do menu, and use the settings menu to change notifications preferences.
2. Stream: View teacher announcements. Announcements are posts with no assignments.
3. Classwork: Find assignments, class materials, and questions posted by your teacher.
4. People: Email your teacher and classmates
5. Google App Launcher: Click to access additional Google apps such as Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and GMail.
6. Google Meet Link: Click to join the class Google Meet if made visible by your teacher
7. Upcoming: View all assignments with an upcoming due date. 

To access a step-by-step Google Classroom tutorial, please click here. 

 Watch a video on Google Classroom Basics

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Classwork Tab

1. Topics: Your teacher will use Topics to organize the Classwork page. You can filter the Classwork page by clicking on a specific topic on the left-hand side
2. View your work: A quick summary of all the assignments you are working on or have turned in. An overall grade for the class and each assignment might be available.
3. Google Calendar: View classwork due dates and class events. 
4. Class Drive Folder: Find all materials and assignments
5. Clipboard icon: Assignments that need to be completed have a clipboard icon and a listed due date. Once an assignment has been submitted, the icon turns from dark grey to light grey.
6. Book icon: This is a resource/material added to by your teacher

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Access &Turn In Assignments

To view assignments in Google Classroom, first select the “Classwork” tab. Click “View Assignment.”

1. Student File: Your copy of the assignment may be attached in the “Your Work” section. 
2. Add or Create: Add a file from your Google Drive, insert a link, or upload a file. Creating a new Google Doc, Slide, Sheet, or Drawing is also an option. 
3. Turn In: Click “Turn In” when you’ve completed the assignment. Once submitted, you lose the ability to edit.

Private Comments: Anything written in this section will only be visible to the teacher.

Watch a video to see how to turn in assignments in Google Classroom. 

Google Meet Expectations

When you enter the virtual meeting, mute yourself (if you aren’t already).  

If you can, wear headphones so you can hear better.  

Turn on the captions if you are having trouble hearing the speaker.

When you have a question, type it in the chat box . Your teacher will tell you when to unmute so that you can ask your question.

Ask your teacher if your camera should be turned on or off. If it’s on, check to make sure the lighting is good so everyone can see you. 

Look into the camera when you are talking.

 Always be polite, respectful, and pay attention to the speaker, and use the digital platform and its features appropriately.

Watch a video on to access and use Google Meet.

How to Update your Chromebook

1. Click in the area near the clock.

2. Click on the settings “gear” icon.

3. Click on the three lines labeled “Settings” on the upper right hand side.

4. On the lower left hand side select“About Chrome OS”.

5. Select the “Check for updates” button.

6. If your device is out of date you will see “Updating your device” as shown below.

7. Once the device has updated you will see “Your Chromebook is up to date”.

8. Congratulations, your Chromebook is updated! 

 Watch video on how to update your Chrome browser.