Google Classroom New Feature

Google Classroom New Feature - Add Materials

As of yesterday, Google Classroom added a new feature to replace the 'About' tab!

When you click + Create in the Classwork tab, you have the option to add Materials.

You have the same options for adding materials as you do for adding an assignment. The only exception is there isn't a due date!

If you prefer to watch the action, check out Richard Byrne's video showing how to add materials:

Video Courtesy of Free Tech for Teachers

Be sure to use a topic, so the resource is located visually where students can easily find it! Which topic? Depends upon the material or resource. Post the resource in assignment topics if the support information is for a unit of study. Create a 'Class Resources' topic and place the resource there if it is useful over the entire year or semester!

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