Comments can be shared in Google Classroom in several ways that promote timely and effective communication with students. Below are some strategies for providing feedback using Google Classroom:
1. Private comments
When grading assignments in Google Classroom, teachers can exit private comments directly into students' work. This ensures personalized feedback that only the individual student can see.
2. Comments in Google Docs/Presentations
If students submit their work through Google Docs or Slides, teachers can abandon it. comments directly within the document. Please note that you must return the work to the student so that they can see the comments in the document.
3. Rubrics with detailed descriptions
Google Classroom allows you use rubrics in assignments. You can provide feedback on specific criteria, offering students clarity on where they excel and where they need improvement.
4. Audio or video feedback
Instead of simply writing comments, teachers can record audio or video comments and share it with students. This can be done by using tools like Speck either canva to record a personalized message, then attaching the video link in the private comments section of Google Classroom. Audio or video feedback often seems more personal and can help students better understand tone and emphasis.
5. Class comments for general comments
Sometimes general feedback is applied to the entire class. You can post this on the class comments section of an assignment, allowing all students to see the guide. This is useful for addressing common errors or clarifying task expectations after reviewing submissions.
6. Annotate tasks in PDF
If students submit work in PDF format, you can annotate the PDF directly in the Google Classroom mobile grading interface. This allows you to mark up the document with highlights, underlines, or handwritten notes, providing visual information.
7. Return for review with suggestions
Google Classroom allows you return assignments to students for review. When returning work, you can provide suggestions in the comments, guiding students on how to review their work before resubmitting it.
8. Peer comments
Encourage students to give peer feedback assigning group activities or collaborative documents. This allows students to review each other's work and offer constructive feedback, encouraging collaboration and reducing their own feedback workload.
9. Formative feedback via Google Forms
Wear Google Forms for quizzes or reflections, and provide immediate feedback after each question. This allows students to understand errors in real time and adjust their learning strategies based on automatic or teacher-provided feedback. Try my helper test plugin to create a feedback report for each student.
10. Feedback via Google Classroom Stream
For general comments or general class announcements, use the Google Classroom Broadcast to post updates. While this is not personalized, it can address common problems and save time by addressing the entire class at once.
