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How Teachers Communicate

Google Classroom: How Teachers Communicate
Google ClassroomHow Teachers Communicate
Click the course you wish to look at from the home screen.
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Click classwork.
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The classwork tab is where assignments are organized by topic or unit.  This is where you should check for missing, upcoming, and completed assignments.
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Click view instructions to see more details about the assignment.
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Private messages between the teacher and student can be found here.
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Private comments are messages between the teacher and your student.  Only the teacher and the student can see them.  This is often where teachers: Ask for revisions Clarify expectations Answer student questions Explain why points were deducted  Families must open the assignment to see these comments.
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If there is a rubric attached, it will show up in the main part of the assignment.
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An assignment marked returned will have a notification here.
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An assignment marked returned will have a notification here.
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How revisions work: If a teacher requests changes:  The student opens the assignment Reads the feedback Makes revisions Clicks Turn In again  Revisions are not automatic. The student must resubmit the work.
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Weekly Look Fors: When checking Google Classroom, look for:  Assignments marked Returned Open them to see if revisions were requested. Private comments from the teacher Scroll to the bottom of the assignment screen to view messages. Comments inside the document Look for highlighted text or notes in the margins. Rubric feedback Review scoring categories to see where points were earned or lost. Work that has not been resubmitted after feedback Confirm the student clicked “Turn In” again after making changes.  Feedback may appear in more than one place, so it’s important to open the assignment and review it fully.
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Ask your student: “Can you show me the teacher’s comments?” “What changes were requested?” “Have you resubmitted this?” “When will this be updated?”  What to Do: Set a clear plan for revisions Confirm the assignment was turned in again Follow up to ensure it was graded
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