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Google Classroom

Google Classroom

Latest (see Google Play) by Google LLC
October 14, 2026

App details

Version
Latest (see Google Play)
Update
October 14, 2026
Developer
Google LLC
Categories
Education
Platforms
Android
File Size
Cost
Free
Package Name
com.google.android.apps.classroom
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About Google Classroom

Google Classroom lets teachers post assignments and students submit work online. This overview explains how to join a class, hand in work and what parents can expect.

Google Classroom is a free tool used by many schools and colleges. A teacher creates a class, posts notes and assignments, and students upload their work and see feedback.

How students use it

  1. Sign in with the account your school gives you, or a personal account if your teacher allows it.
  2. Join a class with the class code that your teacher shares.
  3. Open an assignment, attach your file and tap Turn in before the due date.

Tips

  • Turn on notifications for due dates, and add them to Google Calendar.
  • Keep school and personal accounts separate to avoid mixing files.
  • Never share the class code publicly; it lets anyone join the class.

Parents can usually get summaries of their child's work if the school has enabled guardian emails. Ask the school how it is set up.

Our take

Classroom is simple, and most problems come from mixing accounts. Use the account your school gave you for class work and a personal account for everything else. Turn on notifications for due dates but mute announcements you do not need, and attach work as one clearly named file.

An everyday example

A student keeps the school account for Classroom only, uploads an assignment as a single PDF named with subject and date, and checks the status the same evening.

Alternatives and related reading

Add due dates to Google Calendar, learn more with Khan Academy, and keep notes in Google Keep.

Common questions

How do I join a class?

Use the class code from your teacher.

Can parents see work?

Often through guardian summaries if the school has enabled them; ask the school.