About Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a cloud-based learning management system that is a part of Google Apps for Education. It is suitable for academic institutions only. Google Classroom enable students to access the platform from computers, tablets and smartphones. Users can create Google Docs to manage assignments, port YouTube videos and attach files from Google Drive. It enables users to provide feedback through comments on the documents. Teachers can create online classrooms for sharing the learning materials for downloading and viewing. Online assignments can be created to keep the track of students’ progress. The interconnectivity of Google products such as Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets and Google Slides allows students to submit their assignments easily. Google Classroom can be accessed via mobile apps available for iOS and Android.
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Google Classroom pricing

Google Classroom has a free version.

Starting Price:
Not provided by vendor
Free Version:
Yes
Free trial:
No

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Google Classroom Reviews

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.7
Functionality
4.5
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Support
4.4
5 reviews of 2,313 View all reviews
Avash
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 7/11/2021

Simple and Easy solution for Online Teaching/Learning

After the pandemic, most schools have started teaching online. As our company has some schools as clients - we have suggested Google Classroom as one part of online schooling. It's not a complete Learning Management System (LMS) but is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that makes the online teaching and learning process easier. I highly recommend Google Classroom to anyone looking for a simple application to make the online teaching-learning process easier but one shouldn't expect it to cater to all needs.

Pros

The best thing about Google Classroom is that it's free. Another great thing about Google Classroom is that it belongs and so is connected to Google Ecosystem thus making sharing documents or classroom slides easy through Google Docs and Google Slides etc. We can also import files directly from Google Drive. Another good thing about Google Classroom is that it's accessible from any device - iPhone, Android, Laptops - Anything as its website is responsive and fits easily in any display size. Also due to its simple and intuitive User Interface (UI) - it's easy to start using it even if one doesn't have a tech background. I also like that announcements, homework reminders, etc are emailed to students automatically.

Cons

The only thing I don't like much about Google Classroom is its completeness. Google has created many software which are exceptional at what they do and offers all features that one might need while using its software. But that's not the case with Google Classroom as its not a complete Learning Management System (LMS) like Blackboard. Google Classroom is usable on any kind of device however, I have found that some features aren't available in the mobile application (Android) but that's okay as its the same with almost all softwares

Alternatives Considered

Blackboard Learn

Reasons for Switching to Google Classroom

Google Classroom is free and some teachers were already familiar with Google Classroom.
Chamroeunrith
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 29/10/2020

Google Classroom best platform for Distance Learning

well, I can recommend google classroom for teacher who use for distance learning with student during covid situations. teacher not require high knowledge to use google classroom. also student are able to get their lesson and material faster than moodle.

Pros

- fully integrated with the Google Features such as video, lesson, track answer, integrated to assignment as well.
- work on all devices, smart phone, laptop, chrome book etc. easy for student to use.
- Integrated with meeting as well for live training.
- Live record with meeting and integrated to google classroom.

Cons

- less features than moodle, moodle can customized the detail features than google classroom.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Teams

Reasons for Choosing Google Classroom

because moodle need alot of customization and training for teacher to use, and also the bandwidth is limit as well for hosting, but with google classroom so fast because google have alot of CDN worldwide and costless as well, affordable price.

Switched From

Moodle

Reasons for Switching to Google Classroom

First related to the cost, and also the management interface google is more simple than other product, and fully integrated with their featues such as meeting, video, etc. Another option because google has caching server in local ISP that have enough banwidth not slow even though there have alot of student surfing the same lesson.
Sravan
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 18/5/2023

Google Classroom : The Best LMS in the market

Google Classroom helped me go through every semester smoothly and cleanly; it makes accessing notes and projects in one place, and it always opens a document within a second, saving a lot of time

Pros

Google Classroom simplifies the process of creating, distributing, and grading assignments.It provides a wide variety of features related to the Learning Management System with an excellent user interface that can be understandable by every student.

Cons

One of the downsides of Google Classroom is it does not offer a video conferencing option if mentors who need to conduct study sessions have to connect students to an outside video service.

Deni
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
3
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

3
Reviewed on 1/4/2023

Quite simple

I used only for a few teaching lessons and some classroom meeting.

Pros

I think the sofware it's fine. It has all the needed you want and it's very simple to use. You can literaly sign and note everything and sharing it with anyone you want in your circle.

Cons

What i don't like about this software is the graphic and the fact the it has many functionality. It's very minimal and not so much named.

Ranti Rolande
  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 14/3/2023

Easy to use

Google Classroom has improved my teaching and learning journey tremendously. It has streamlined the process and allowed me to easily create and manage tasks, notifications, and conversations. On top of that, it has allowed me to provide and receive feedback quickly and use Google Drive to store and share documents with my students. In addition, it gave me the ability to use Google Forms to quickly assess student understanding. It has also allowed me to communicate with my students in an orderly and secure manner.

Pros

I love how easy it is to use Google Classroom. Its simple structure makes it easy for teachers to create their virtual classroom and for students to access their assignments. Indeed, teachers can easily create their virtual classroom and students can access their tasks. In addition, I enjoy the ability to post updates, create discussion boards, and share documents with my classmates. With Google Classroom being paired with Google Drive and other Google products, it is easy to work on projects as a team and stay informed. Finally, I appreciate the ability to grade assignments quickly and easily, and the ability to give personalized feedback based on each student's specific needs.

Cons

Despite the fact that Google Classroom is a fantastic tool, I had a hard time figuring out how to add assignments, change due dates, and set grading criteria for each assignment. In addition, it was difficult to keep track of all the classes I was teaching and their respective assignments.

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