How Do I Add Students to My Classroom?

Adding students to your Google Classroom is a simple process, primarily done by inviting them directly using their email address or name through the Classroom interface.

Here's a step-by-step guide based on the provided method:

Inviting Students by Name or Email

You can quickly invite individual students to join your class using their school email address or name if your school has directory services set up.

Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Classroom App: Tap on the Classroom icon on your device.
2. Select Your Class: Tap on the specific class you want to add students to.
3. Go to the People Section: Look for and tap on the People tab or section within your class.
4. Initiate the Invitation: Tap on the Invite students option, often represented by an icon like a person with a plus sign.
5. Enter Student Information: Begin typing the student's name or their email address into the provided field.
6. (Optional) Use Autocomplete: As you type, a list of matching students might appear based on your school's directory. You can tap on a student's name from this autocomplete list to select them.
7. (Optional) Add More Students: If you need to invite multiple students, repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional student you want to add before sending the invitations.
8. Send Invitations: Once you have entered all the students you wish to invite, tap the Invite button.

The selected students will receive an email invitation to join your class. They must accept this invitation to become enrolled students in your Classroom.

Step-by-Step Summary

Here's a quick reference table outlining the steps:

Step	Action	Detail
1	Tap Classroom	Open the Google Classroom application.
2	Tap the Class	Select the specific class.
3	Go to People	Navigate to the "People" section.
4	Tap Invite Students	Choose the option to add new students.
5	Enter Name/Email	Type the student's name or email address.
6	(Optional) Use Autocomplete	Select from suggested names.
7	(Optional) Repeat	Add more students if needed.
8	Tap Invite	Send the invitations.

This method is effective for adding students individually or in small groups when you have their direct contact information.