• Google Classroom is free and works on laptops, tablets and mobile.  You don't need any other app or software (such as Microsoft Office).  Everything simply works online.  

• To use Google Classroom you need a Gmail address and its password.  Don't worry if you don't have a Gmail address -  you can easily create one when you first visit your Class.  Remember your password!

• Most courses, both online and face to face, have a Classroom. Even if you don't use them in your session, you will find all your course resources there, so you can work with them at home.  

• For online sessions, a 2 hour online video session uses about 3Gb data.

• After you have enrolled on your course on the Adult Learning website, look out for your email confirmation and reminders before it starts.  These contain one simple link to join your Classroom.   For online courses, you will find a link to the Video 'Meet' conversation on Classroom when you get there

• If you have any problems or need help, ring 01604 367119 during office hours.

• If you are using your own tablet or mobile phone (not a laptop), you will need these apps:

Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides

• You can download them free from Google Play/iStore

Stream, Classwork and People view video (1.5 minutes)

Please note that on a tablet or mobile phone, these key tabs appear at the bottom of your screen

Keys to how your Classroom is organised and where to find your work view video (2 minutes)

A quick look at different kinds of resources and tasks in Google Classroom  view video (5 minutes)