To add or integrate a Google Classroom with Aeries, you typically link an existing Google Classroom to a specific section within Aeries. As the provided reference indicates, the process begins after you have already created your Google Classrooms. You then navigate to the relevant area within Aeries to establish the connection.
Understanding the Linking Process
Linking connects your pre-existing Google Classroom, where you manage assignments, communication, and potentially grades, with the corresponding class section in your Aeries Student Information System (SIS). This integration often facilitates rostering, grade passback, and other data synchronization features, depending on your district's Aeries setup and Google integration configuration.
Based on the implication from the reference ("After you've already created your Google Classrooms is you want to go. Over."), the general workflow involves:
- Creating your Google Classrooms: Ensure all your Google Classrooms are set up and ready before attempting to link them in Aeries.
- Accessing Aeries: Log in to your Aeries account.
- Navigating to the Integration Area: Locate the section within Aeries dedicated to online learning platforms, Google integration, or classroom linking. This might be found under teacher settings, section management, or a specific integration menu.
- Identifying Aeries Sections: Select the specific Aeries section you wish to link to a Google Classroom.
- Initiating the Link: Within the Aeries section's settings or a dedicated linking tool, find the option to connect it with a Google Classroom.
- Selecting the Google Classroom: Aeries will likely present a list of Google Classrooms associated with your account. Choose the correct Google Classroom that corresponds to the Aeries section.
- Confirming the Link: Finalize the connection within Aeries.
Steps for Linking (General Workflow)
While the exact clicks and menu names may vary slightly based on your Aeries version and district's configuration, the fundamental steps to link your pre-created Google Classrooms to Aeries sections generally follow this pattern:
Accessing the Linking Tool
- Log in to Aeries.
- Navigate to your Teacher Portal or relevant administrative area.
- Look for menu items related to:
- Gradebook Setup
- Class Sections
- Online Learning
- Google Classroom Integration
Performing the Link
Once you've found the linking tool or section management area:
- Select the Aeries Section: Choose the class period or section you want to link.
- Initiate Google Classroom Link: Click a button or link, often labeled "Link Google Classroom," "Connect," or "Manage Online Class."
- Choose from Available Classrooms: A list of your existing Google Classrooms should appear. Select the one corresponding to the Aeries section you are working with.
- Save/Confirm: Complete the process by saving the link or confirming the connection.
Repeat these steps for each Aeries section you want to link to a Google Classroom.
Benefits of Linking
Linking your Aeries sections to Google Classrooms can streamline various tasks, including:
- Roster Synchronization: Automatically update student rosters in Google Classroom based on enrollment changes in Aeries.
- Grade Passback: Transfer grades from Google Classroom assignments directly into your Aeries gradebook, saving manual data entry time.
- Consistent Data: Ensure student and class information is consistent across both platforms.
By following the general process of first creating your Google Classrooms and then using the tools within Aeries to establish the connection, you can effectively integrate the two systems.
