Google Classroom

Google Classroom is an educational tool for Android smartphones and tablets developed by Google to improve the communications between teachers and students.

The Google app for educational environments

Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can help students and teachers communicate more fluidly, improving the work of both. Especially thanks to apps like Google Classroom, the free Google service for educational centers that you only need a personal email account to become a member of.

How does Google Classroom work?

To use this app, all you have to do is sign in with your Google email account and create a classroom or access an existing one using the ID code. From there, the teacher can direct the classwork and activities in general or specifically for each student. If you still can't get to grips with the app despite its intuitive features, you can resort to any manuals in PDF format on the web or video tutorials on YouTube.

Now that you know what it's all about, check out the list of features below:

• Easy to configure: teachers can add the students via email or provide the classroom code.
• Ability to create, review and grade homework very quickly in a single room.
• Students can view all their completed and pending assignments on a specific page.
• Possibility to share all kinds of materials, such as documents, photos and videos.
• Ability to hold debates, share resources with classmates, and answer questions on the bulletin board.

This tool for increasing educational achievement in school has very positive opinions and is used in classrooms around the world. In addition, its API is open source, so any developer can integrate it into their projects.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 5.0.