How Do I Copy a Google Classroom to Another Google Classroom?

You can easily copy an existing Google Classroom to create a new one with similar structure and content by following a few simple steps directly within the platform.

Step-by-Step Guide to Copying a Google Classroom

Copying a Google Classroom is a time-saving way to reuse the foundational elements of a previous class, such as assignments, materials, and topics, for a new term or group of students. Here's the process:

1. Sign In to Google Classroom: Begin by navigating to the official Google Classroom website at classroom.google.com. Click Sign In and log in using your Google Account credentials associated with your classes.
2. Locate the Class: On your main Google Classroom page, find the class card for the specific class you wish to duplicate.
3. Access More Options: On the top-right corner of the class card, click the More menu icon (represented by three vertical dots).
4. Select 'Copy': From the dropdown menu that appears after clicking the More icon, select the Copy option.
5. Review and Edit Details (Optional): A dialog box will open, showing details for the new class you are about to create. Google Classroom automatically suggests a title like "[Original Class Name] (Copy)".
   • This is your opportunity to edit the new class's title, section, subject, and room information. It's highly recommended to change the title and section to clearly distinguish it from the original class (e.g., add the current academic year or section number).
6. Confirm and Copy: Once you are satisfied with the details for the new class, click the Copy button.

Google Classroom will then process your request and create the duplicate class. This might take a few moments depending on the size and content of the original class. The new, copied class will then appear on your main Classes page alongside your other classes.

Understanding What Gets Copied (and What Doesn't)

When you copy a Google Classroom, it creates a new class based on the structure and materials of the original, but it does not copy student-specific data or past interactions. Knowing this is crucial for setting up your new class efficiently.

Here's a breakdown:

• What Is Copied?

  • Class settings (most general settings)
  • Classwork page structure (topics, assignments, questions, materials)
  • Assignments, questions, and materials are copied as drafts. You must review and manually post them in the new class.
  • Announcements are copied as drafts in the stream.
  • Rubrics attached to assignments.

• What Is NOT Copied?

  • Students enrolled in the original class.
  • Co-teachers invited to the original class.
  • Student work, submissions, grades, or comments.
  • Posted announcements or other content from the original class stream (only drafts are copied).

This copy function is intended to provide a starting template, saving you the effort of recreating assignments and structuring your Classwork page from scratch. You will need to invite your new students and co-teachers, review all the drafted materials to set new due dates (as original dates are removed from drafts), and then post them when ready.

Item	Copied?	Status in New Class
Class Settings	Yes	Active
Classwork Structure	Yes	Active
Assignments, Materials	Yes	Drafts
Announcements	Yes	Drafts (if drafts)
Rubrics	Yes	Attached to Drafts
Students	No	Not Included
Co-teachers	No	Not Included
Student Submissions	No	Not Included
Posted Stream Content	No	Not Included

By using the copy feature, you can streamline the setup for your next class while starting fresh with your new students.