Simplifying Assessment and Evaluation with Google Assignments - E033

In this episode, we are exploring the integration of Google Assignments into the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). Google Assignments helps you to easily distribute and grade student work with the same look and feel of Google Classroom. With Google Assignments, you can distribute templates to your students, integrate rubrics, check plagiarism, and grade all within one easy-to-use platform.

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Featured Content

• Google Assignments website, resources, and info from Google
• LMS supported: Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai
• Great alternative to the dropbox in Brightspace! And if you are used to using Google Classroom, this has the same look and feel bringing some familiarity into your LMS
• In Brightspace, it's best to create your assignments in the content area NOT the dropbox
• Consider simplifying your navigation to create a "Google Classroom" experience and then link everything in your content area
• YouTube Video Tutorials:
  • Google Assignments Overview in Brightspace
  • Student Overview of Google Assignments in Brightspace
  • Adding Google Assignments to Other Areas Using Quick Links in Brightspace (Advanced Features)
• To create an assignment in content, click on the Add Existing, Go to Third-Party Integrations, then select Google Assignments
• Drive folder is created once linked to your account called Assignments
• Unmarked option not available yet so you do need to include a points value
• Rubrics can be integrated  - reuse, create new, or import from Sheets
• Originality reports available - unlimited for Enterprise users
• Only option right now: each student will get a copy - it would be great if they had all the same options as classroom - give feedback!
• Ideas to use Assignments:
  • Create an assignment
  • Sharing activity templates
  • Guided note templates for watching videos

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