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Tips for Using with TRSD Google Apps for Education

Chrome should be the web browser used to get the best results. When you shut down your computer, it updates automatically. You will need to have the latest version of your web browser to use Google apps for education. Examples of web browser are: Microsoft Explorer; Mozilla Firefox; Safari, and Linux. You can download Chrome for free. It is owned by Google, so it works best with Google Apps for Education, although it is not necessary if you are up to date with browsers. Download and Install on Windows, Macs, Or Linux Operating systems.

Using Google Classroom on your mobile device. If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, you will see the icon for Google Classroom and Google Apps. You must be signed in to your gapps account. If you have another open, you must sign out.

Classroom app for Android If you want to access Classroom from your Android device, download the Classroom app from .

1. Touch Google Play Store on your device.

2. Find and install the Google Classroom app.

Classroom app for iOS

If you want to use Classroom on your iPhone® or iPad®, download the Classroom app from the App Store.

1. Touch App Store on your device.

2. Find and install the Google Classroom app. Fall 2017 Revision

To get started with either version of the Classroom app, check out Sign in and get started for students. Teachers may also want to look at the Classroom FAQ for more information on the class management features that are currently available

What can students do with the mobile app? Students can post to the class stream, view, complete, and turn in assignments, and view their assignment planner. They can also join classes and contact you or other classmates.

How do I get the mobile app? The Classroom app is available for iOS and Android devices. For more information, see Get the Classroom app.

Do I need any other apps to use the Classroom mobile app? To use all the features of the Classroom app, you need , Sheets, and Slides as well. If they aren’t already on your device, you can get them from the Google Play Store (Android) or iTunes® (iOS).