Your Step-by-Step
Google Classroom Guide
Everything you need to start posting lessons, receiving work, and reviewing submissions — all from your phone or laptop.
Your Role as a Teacher
Every day you follow a simple 3-step routine — Record, Post, Review.
Step 1 — Record
Record a short lesson video on your phone. 5–10 min for Montessori, 10–15 min for Class 1–5.
Step 2 — Post
Open Google Classroom, create an Assignment, attach your video, set the due date, and post.
Step 3 — Review
Open submitted work, check it, leave a comment or mark, and click Return. The parent is notified automatically.
Post on a Schedule
Try to post at the same time every day. Morning is best — aim for before 9 AM.
Getting Set Up
The admin has already created your Google Classroom class and added you as the teacher.
Install the Google Classroom App
Do this once on your phoneOn Android
Open Play Store → Search Google Classroom → Tap Install.
On iPhone
Open App Store → Search Google Classroom → Tap Get.
On Laptop
Open Chrome and go to classroom.google.com — no installation needed.
Sign In with Your School Gmail
Use the Gmail account given by the schoolOpen Google Classroom and tap Sign In
Use your school Gmail address and password.
Do NOT use your personal Gmail.Your class will already be there
Tap it to open. If you do not see it, contact the Admin immediately.
Turn on Notifications
Settings → Apps → Google Classroom → Notifications → Turn ON.
The 3 Tabs Inside Your Class
Takes 2 minutes to learnStream Tab
The class notice board. Parents and students can see this.
Classwork Tab
Most important. This is where you create and manage Assignments.
People Tab
Shows all students and guardians. Admin manages this.
Recording Your Lesson Video
Two options — choose whichever is easier for you.
Option A — Phone Camera Recommended
- Switch to Video mode
- Prop phone against something stable
- Stand near a whiteboard
- Speak clearly and slowly
- Tap Record and teach
- Tap Stop — video saves to Gallery
Option B — Loom Laptop Users
- Go to loom.com and sign up free
- Install the Loom app on your laptop
- Click New Recording
- Record your lesson
- Loom gives you a link — copy it
Do's and Don'ts
- Keep videos short — 5–10 min Montessori, 10–15 min Class 1–5
- Record in a quiet room with good lighting
- Write the date and topic on the board first
- Start with "Assalamu Alaikum, today we are learning..."
- End by clearly stating the task
Do This
- Videos longer than 15 minutes
- Noisy or dark recording spaces
- Pointing the camera at a window
- Forgetting to state the homework task at the end
Avoid This
Posting a Lesson
Follow these steps every time you post a new lesson.
Upload Video to Google Drive
Do this before opening ClassroomOpen Google Drive with your school Gmail
Open your class folder
Admin has created a folder (e.g. Class 3 Videos). Always save there.
Upload your video
Tap + → Upload → select from Gallery. Use WiFi — videos are large.
Copy the video link
Tap ⋮ → Share → Copy Link. Loom users: just copy your Loom link.
Create the Assignment
How students receive the lessonClasswork → + Create → Assignment
Write the Title
Format: Subject — Topic — Date. Example: Maths — Addition — 25 March
Write Instructions
Short and clear. Example: "Watch the video below. Complete Exercise 3, page 18 in your notebook."
Attach the Video Link
Tap Add → Link → paste → Add Link.
Set Due Date
Next day for Classes 1–5. 48 hours for Montessori.
Tap Assign
Parents get an email notification automatically. They are notified the moment you tap Assign.
Reviewing Submitted Work
Review and return work within 24 hours of submission.
Open the Submitted Work
See what each student submittedClasswork → Assignment → Tap it
Summary shows: Turned In, Assigned, and Missing.
Tap a student's name to view their work
Leave a Comment & Grade
Private feedback for student and parentTap "Private Comment"
✅ "Excellent! Question 4 correct. Check Q7 again."
✅ "Well done! Beautiful handwriting today." For Montessori, add a note for the parent too.
Add a Grade (Classes 3–5 only)
Type marks e.g. 8/10. Classes 1–2 and Montessori: use comments only.
Return the Work
Notifies the parent you have reviewed itTap Return
Parent and student notified automatically. Always Return — even perfect work needs returning.
Follow up on missing submissions
Leave a comment: "Please submit your work." or inform the admin.
Teacher Daily Checklist
Tap each item to mark it done.
Daily Lesson Planner
Fill in the lesson plan before recording every lesson.
Lesson Planners
Choose the planner that fits your lesson type.
Daily Lesson Log
After posting every lesson, fill in the lesson log. This is mandatory.
Opens in Google Forms — sign in with your school Gmail
Fill This Every Day
The admin monitors this log daily. If not filled, it is assumed no lesson was posted that day.
Book & Stationery Record
Select your class then enter your PIN