How to create an assignment in Google Classroom

xAssignments will need to be created in Google Classroom then sync’d to Synergy Gradebook using these step by step directions. Only assignments and Quiz Assignments sync with Synergy Gradebook which are the only graded items in Google Classroom.

 Instructions

1. Open Google Classroom and login using your school district account.

2. Open Google Class Card for the class you wish to create an assignment for.

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3. Next, click on the Classwork menu item then click the Create button.

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4. Under the Create menu, you will have the options of creating an Assignment, Quiz Assignment, Question, Material, Re-Use Post, or Topic. Reminder: Only Assignments and Quiz Assignments sync to Synergy.

5. In the Assignment Creation Screen, add a title for the assignment and brief instructions in the instructions field. Note: Keywords in the instructions field such as Quiz, Assignments, Test, and Participation will automatically sync to Synergy in those categories.

6. If you wish to attach a Google file that you have already created, you can do so using the Google Drive icon. Select the file you wish to attach and click the Insert button. You can also upload a PDF File, add a link, insert a YouTube video, or create a new Google Doc, Slide, Sheet, Drawing, or Form.

    

7. After inserting the Google Doc, you will have the following options:

   1. Students can view file - Used for files that you don’t wish the students to edit, only view.

   2. Students can edit file - Used for shard collaborative type projects

   3. Make a copy for each student - This will make a copy for each student to edit and turn in

8. Next, on the right hand side of the assignment creation window, you will need to set the points of the assignment, due date, select students if only for a few students and then assign or schedule the assignment.

    

9. Finally, Click Assign, Schedule, or Save Draft

   1. Assign - Assigns the assignment immediately to students and is viewable by students

   2. Schedule - Allows you to pick the date and time when assignment opens

   3. Save Draft - Keeps assignment hidden from students until you assign the assignment.

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