Google Classroom is digital learning management system that aims to simplify creating, distributing and grading assignments, encourage collaboration between students and educators and also aims to create a paperless environment.
This next instalment in Google’s ever-growing repertoire was released in August 2014 on the Google App store. The various Google Classroom apps are also available for iOS and Android devices (for free) and to anyone with Google Apps for Education, a free suite of productivity tools including Gmail, Drive and Docs.
“Since launching, more than 30 million assignments have gone through Classroom”, noted Jorge Lugo, a software engineer on the Google for Education Classroom team in January 2015 on a Google blog post.
The biggest advantage seems to be in the improvement of educators’ workflow and therefore saving much-needed time. Classroom can be used by educators to create classrooms, post to classroom feeds, communicate with students, and view assignments.
Tutorials on Google Classroom can be found on the Educational Technology and Mobile Learning’s website.
MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-opens-up-classroom-tool-for-teachers-worldwide/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-classroom-mobile-ios-android-education/
http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2015/02/08/10-additional-things-you-can-do-google-classroom/
SOURCE: www.wikipedia.org
