Yes, you can transfer ownership of a Google Classroom to another teacher.
Understanding Google Classroom Ownership Transfer
Google Classroom provides functionality that allows the original creator, or primary teacher, of a class to hand over control to a co-teacher. This process effectively transfers the ownership of the classroom.
According to the standard functionality:
- You can initiate the process to transfer ownership of a class to a teacher who is already a co-teacher in that specific classroom.
- Until the designated co-teacher accepts the transfer request, you remain the primary owner of the class.
- Once the co-teacher accepts the transfer, they become the new primary teacher.
- Following a successful transfer, the original owner (the teacher who initiated the transfer) automatically becomes a co-teacher in that class.
- A key distinction after the transfer is that only the new primary teacher has the ability to delete the class.
This transfer capability is particularly useful when a teacher leaves a school, changes roles, or needs to pass on responsibility for a class they created to a colleague.
Roles Before and After Transfer
The roles of the teachers involved change significantly once the ownership transfer is completed:
| Role Before Transfer | Action Taken | Role After Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | Initiates Transfer | Co-Teacher |
| Co-Teacher | Accepts Transfer | Primary Teacher |
This ensures continuity for students and allows another teacher to take full administrative control, including managing settings, inviting other teachers, and ultimately, archiving or deleting the class when necessary.
