How do I set up Google Classroom in Notebook?

Learn how to use your Google Classroom account with PocketLab Notebook to automatically create classes and rosters

With a PocketLab Notebook account you can manage your science classroom and send student PocketLab Lessons. If you use Google Classroom, you have the option to automatically import your class rosters to create your classes and student accounts. This quick video will walk you through how to import classes from Google Classroom.

How to Create a Teacher Account with Google Single-Sign On

1. Go to https://app.thepocketlab.com/
2. Select the Teachers tab
3. Click Teacher Login with Google
4. Sign in with your Google Account or select the Google account you would like to associate with Notebook if you are already signed in.
5. Notebook will ask for Google Classroom permissions. Be sure to allow access to all permissions so you can import your classes and rosters. If you do not allow access, you will be prompted again each time you sign in. 

How to Import your Classes from Google Classroom

Google Classroom Steps
Follow these steps in Google Classroom to make sure your class is ready to be used in PocketLab Notebook. 

1. Log in to to your Google Classroom account at classroom.google.com
2. Make sure all students have accepted your Google Classroom invite and are part of your Google Classroom. 
3. Your Google Classroom is now ready to be added to PocketLab Notebook

PocketLab Notebook Steps

Now that your Google Class is ready to be used in PocketLab Notebook, follow these steps. 

1. Log in to your PocketLab Notebook account using Google single sign on.
2. Click on the Classes page in the side navigation panel
3. Click "Add Class".
4. There are two types of classes you can add: Standard Class and Google Classroom. Select the tab for Google Class.
5. A window with a list of your Google Classes will be shown - select the Google Class you wish to add to PocketLab Notebook
6. Your Google Class will automatically be added to PocketLab Notebook - your student roster should show the names of your students from Google Classroom
7. Your students can now log in with the "Sign-in with Google" feature and will now see assignments you send to them

Student Sign in with Google

Now that you have added a Google Class to your PocketLab Notebook account, your students should follow the steps below to log in to their accounts

1. Students should open a Chrome browser and navigate to thepocketlab.com/app
2. Students should click "Students"
3. Students should click "Continue with Google" 
4. A Google sign in pop-up will appear - students should sign in with their Google account that is associated with the Google Classroom
5. Students will now have a PocketLab Notebook student account and will see lessons that you assign them in their Lab Reports section

Assign Lessons

1. Navigate to the Lesson you wish to assign.
2. Select Assign and choose the Class you'd like to assign to.
   
3. Click Assign on the Class page.
4. Select Lab Groups or Individual.
5. Click Send Assignment.
6. Create an Assignment in Google Classroom with a link to Notebook. Note: Notebook will not automatically create an assignment in Google Classroom.