Google Classroom

Getting Started

The MS Bands are going to start using Google Classroom to collect your assignments, this will show you how to set up and use Google Classroom.

These steps can be executed on an iPad or on a Microsoft based computer.

The MS Band iPads do have the Google Classroom app loaded on them.

Log in to Google at accounts.google.com with your school Google account

Depending on the format of your Account Settings page, either tap the “More” arrow ….

Or tap on the grid …

Then tap on the “Classroom” option

If you are on your own iPad, you will be asked to download the Classroom App. If you do not want to install the app,

you can choose “No Thanks” and continue on successfully.

Tap the plus sign at the top right of the page to sign up for a new classroom.

This example is showing someone who already has other Classrooms set up for two MS classes.

To join the Classroom for this training session, enter the class code “9999” and tap “Join”

Inside Google Classroom, you will see Mr. Larson’s Pretend Class, which has been set up for this training session. Tap on the name of the classroom to open it.

Assignments are listed on this page, “Green Scales” is the training assignment.

Tap on “Open” to get inside the assignment.

You will be recording your assignment, and then uploading your video to the assignment.

To upload your video for this assignment, click the Add arrow.

You can upload from your Google Drive or your personal directories. We will show you how to upload your file from

your personal directories. To upload your assignment file, tap on “Upload File”

Then tap on “Select files from your computer”

The “Photos” section of your iPad will be displayed. Select the file that you want uploaded, and click

“Done”.

Your file will be displayed, and then tap “Upload”.

To submit the file to the Directors, tap on “Turn In”.

You will be asked to confirm that you want to turn in the file, tap on “Turn In” to complete the submission.

Google Classroom will show that you are “Done” with the assignment.

To log out of Google Classroom, tap on the arrow by your account name, then tap “Sign Out”.

If you are using one of the Band iPads, after you log out of Google Classroom you should “Remove” your account from the list of accounts that have used Google on that

iPad. To do so click on “Remove”.

Great! You’ve completed the practice session. Now it’s time to register for your real band class using the

Google Classroom Codes for your band class:

• 6th Grade Flutes 03nq2k5 (that’s a zero)

• 6th Grade Saxophones, Oboes, Bassoons y36l7pl

• 6th Grade Trumpets, Horns vxgrtw

• 6th Grade Trombones, Euphoniums coming soon

• 6th Grade Tubas coming soon

• 6th Grade Clarinets coming soon

• 7-8th Grade Concert Band tna1nq

• 7-8th Grade Symphonic Band 6utlrm (that’s a lower case L)

• 7-8th Grade Wind Ensemble fqh0i3 (that’s a zero)