Google Classroom Reviews

My main use case for Google Classroom is as a student for getting notes, and it functions like a Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet, and everything combined with very good integration with Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Meet. This is a significant advantage, as it has a clean UI and minimal training required, making it very good for non-technical users as it is a kind of LMS tool. It also helps teachers to create classes, share assignments, and share great work with the community and students. Google Classroom is very simple to use and has very good integration with the Google ecosystem, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet, Gmail, and many other email services.

Google Classroom has the very best feature of assignment workflow, which is its core strength. I can create it, assign it, submit it, and have a grade on it all in one flow, so there is nothing to be changed. It also has real-time collaboration, allowing multiple students to work on the same documentation or assignment simultaneously, and the teacher can also see that and comment live. It has an automatic file management system where I can save my work, which is important because sometimes I do an assignment and forget to save, losing those assignments.

This feature includes built-in video learning, allowing me to directly join classrooms via Google Classroom. It also supports Google Forms, Google Slides, and is very mobile-friendly. Google Classroom has reduced time in task tracking because I can have clear ownership and deadlines for everything. It has helped me to appreciate structured workflows by ticketing systems and improved collaborations, allowing many people to work together. I can understand that time has also been reduced. It has a limited impact on deep technical skills, but that is also good. It has helped me to understand structured workflow and utilize real-time features through Google Docs and Drive.

Google Classroom should have better workflow automation, as there are no auto-reminders or anything equivalent. If they had shown some strong analytics and insight on the performance of each person, that would be helpful. They can also improve their UI since it sometimes gets stuck. There can be enhancements such as adding advanced analytic skills, better workflow automation, and some enterprise-level features such as detailed role management and deeper third-party integration. If they can add that, it will be helpful.

I have been using Google Classroom for the last two to three years.

My advice for someone considering Google Classroom is that it depends on what the use case is. If they want to do some collaboration, some learning, exploring, and advancing with the group community, they can use Google Classroom as a mid-tool, which can help them to collaborate with each other, share thoughts, notes, assignments, and everything. They can also meet together on Google Meet or similar platforms because Google Classroom has integration, shared notes, and forms, so they can use it in that way. I would rate Google Classroom an overall 8 out of 10.

I'm not creating classrooms using Google Classroom, as I join courses that other professors have created. Our university works with Outlook and Teams, but I still use Google Classroom when joining other courses.

Indian professors are using Google Classroom extensively, so when I log into any class related to Indians, I find them using Google Classroom.

In my university, we use Moodle, which is an open-source learning management system that I think is more powerful than Google Classroom because it gives many insights. It allows me to create a pool of questions and request the system to provide questions from each pool. For example, if I have five pools, and every pool contains 100 questions, I can decide to extract only 10 questions from each pool for my students. There is a log file that I can open to verify when announcements were made and when students last logged into e-learning. This helps prove when students miss announcements because they did not log into the system. The log file is significant for both teacher and security purposes.

The features I found most valuable in Google Classroom are live chatting, sending messages, notifications, and accessing documents, which is very easy, simple, and user-friendly. In three tabs, we find everything: one for folders and files uploaded, one for chat and notifications, and the other for documents.

When I ask students to register for certain things, we always share Google Sheets for students to use. When I share documents with them, Google Sheet makes it easy for them to add information and edit. As the head of e-learning in my faculty, we conduct many audits for modules to ensure staff members are uploading documents and making announcements to students on time. Most of our work uses Google Sheets because we have to input the modules and items they should satisfy. I share the Google Sheet with my team so they can work, and I can see their progress live to know which team members are working. Sharing documents and having live document collaboration is very useful.

The integration with Google Workspace is great because we have many tools such as Google Meet, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. However, the space is very limited. We purchased extra space until it reached 100 gigabytes. I have been using Google since having a Gmail account in 2001 when I was a student.

Google Classroom allows me to make quizzes and assignments for students with random ordering, but I would appreciate having a pool of questions feature. For example, having 1000 questions and extracting 20 for each student would allow every student to have a different version. Currently, while using quizzes, every question appears to every student, though the order might differ.

Adding the pool of questions would be beneficial. Having statistics while students take their exams would be helpful - showing how many students submitted, how many are in progress, and how many have not started the quiz. Having a log file to track students who opened documents would be valuable. In Moodle, I can see which students opened files, downloaded them, or watched videos. This feature is not available in Google Classroom, which is why I prefer other applications with more powerful statistics to trace student performance.

I have been working with Google Classroom for more than 10 years as a user.

The internet connection experiences stability issues when using Google Classroom, which affects the voice quality during calls and overall performance of the platform.

I haven't contacted customer support as I haven't experienced any issues with Google Classroom.

Negative

In 2001, I preferred Microsoft products because they were very simple.

The initial setup of Google Classroom is very easy and straightforward. Everything with Google is very easy to set up.

In my university, we use Moodle, which is an open-source learning management system that I think is more powerful than Google Classroom because it provides many insights. It allows me to create a pool of questions and request the system to provide questions from each pool.

I don't have experience with grading rubrics or to-do lists in Google Classroom. Most of my work involves Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Word, shared documents, and Gmail. The log files and live statistics are important features to consider. I rate Google Classroom a 7 out of 10.

I use Google Classroom as a central hub to manage learning and collaboration beyond just assigning tasks. I use it to streamline the entire workflow from content distribution to evaluation. For example, I created a structured module using class sections where I organize materials by topic.

Using Google Classroom has saved significant time by centralizing content, communication, and feedback in one location. It has reduced manual tracking and follow-up, making it easier to manage submissions and grading efficiently.

We are using Google Classroom for assessments, homework, and providing resources to students. We also use it for tuition and online interaction, focusing on IT subjects such as computing and programming, using applications primarily on iPads.

Google Classroom is very effective for communication and excellent for assigning homework and resources. It facilitates interactive communication and is easy to manage. The fact that it is a Google product adds to its value, especially with features like Workspace and Gemini, which are considered amazing benefits.

There is room for improvement in AI integration, specifically in the education sector. Google Classroom could benefit from tools that help correct coding errors for students, thereby enhancing learning. 

Additionally, technical support is an area that needs significant improvement.

We started using Google Classroom last year.

I would rate the stability as ten out of ten. Google Classroom is very stable, and we have experienced no complaints.

The scalability is considered applicable as Google supports many educational applications, providing extensive benefits to students and staff.

Technical support from Google has been very frustrating in unrelated areas like Google Pay and Google Wallet. It has been quite challenging, with unresolved tickets and a lack of response creating lots of frustration.

Negative

We previously used solutions like Moodle and another platform called Titus. We switched because Google Classroom is much lighter, less work-intensive, and achieves our educational goals more effectively.

The setup is easy. A user creates an account, and teachers can establish a class and distribute a code to students who then join. It is straightforward to use.

The ROI from using Google Classroom is significant, with a cost saving of approximately ninety percent.

For education, the setup cost is very cheap since there is no charge.

We evaluated and used solutions like Moodle and Titus, however, they required more work from teachers, which was not favorable.

I rate Google Classroom nine out of ten. 

It excels in its simplicity, making it easy for teachers to manage tasks and focus on productivity without being bogged down by complexity. However, the support and AI features are areas for growth.

It is for students, for learning, assignments, and all that. Just learning management.

I don't use it as a teacher. I just support it, so I don't use it a lot as an end-user.

It is easy to integrate. Apart from the current notifications, which are really difficult to manage, I think the rest is good.

It's easy to use. Anybody can manage it and use it. It's kind of plug-and-play.

There is room for improvement in the notification. Just managing the Guardian invitations and ensuring they get notifications. That's what I mean. We're currently using GAM to do that.

I have been using it for almost ten years. 

It's very stable. I can rate it a nine out of ten.

We have close to 1,500 users. It offers high scalability. 

I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. It's very easy and scalable.

The customer service and support are very good. 

Positive

The initial setup is not very easy. It has modern complexity. 

I would rate my experience with the initial setup a seven out of ten, with ten being easy.

The implementation was gradual. We started using it a little bit, and we worked on the other collaborative aspects of it. So it was a gradual thing.

It is neither too cheap nor too expensive. It is fairly priced.

I  would recommend it to others because I believe in being cloud-first of all. The fact that the stability is really something and the scalability - you can actually scale it as you grow. So I have more reasons to recommend it.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten.

Whenever I have a business presentation, I use Google Classroom.

The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.

The solution's GUI is an area of concern currently that can be considered for improvement in the future.

I have experience with Google Classroom. I use the solution's latest version.

It is a stable solution since Google always does some patch updates. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

Around 150 people in my organization use the solution. Around 150 people in my organization use the solution. Depending on a situation or purpose, everybody in my company uses the solution since it is installed in their systems. Only those who are not required to use the product will not use it, but I am sure that at least 150 people in my organization use the solution.

If there is a need to use the product and if it is already available on your system, you just need to load it and use it whenever required.

The initial setup of Google Classroom was very easy.

The time for deployment depends on how many devices you want the product to be deployed.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

If you have the knowledge to do the deployment by yourself, then you can do it alone. It is fine if any organization seeks help from a third party with the deployment process.

For Google Classroom, you don't need to pay for its license because they offer free access to the platform.

I recommend Google Classroom to those who plan to use it. Whenever there is a patch update available for Google Classroom, users should go ahead and take care of the update part since it prevents malicious activities from taking place in the application.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

I started using the solution during COVID-19 to get access to notes from my institution. The only useful thing with the tool is that the lectures can be stored and accessed at any time, which may be a year or after a while. The stored lectures can be accessed at any time with the help of the product.

The benefit that I experience from the use of the solution is that I can access any module at any time. Whenever I pass out from my institution or when I want to pursue higher studies, I can access the previous course modules I want.

I never saw any flaws in the tool, so there isn't any scope for improvement.

The stability of the product is an area with certain flaws where improvements are required.

From an improvement perspective, Google can make the app more interactive. The notes uploaded in Google Classroom can be made more interactive.

I have been using Google Classroom for a year and a half. I am a user of the tool.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

I don't know about the product's scalability feature.

I have not contracted the product's technical support.

I have not used any other product before Google Classroom.

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

The deployment process was not an issue since the product was easy to access.

The students in our institution used to get a link from our faculty or module coordinator for Google Classroom, after which we used to access the platform. There is a Google Classroom code to deal with privacy issues, which allows the students to access different modules, which was an easy process. I never found the aforementioned steps hard since I could get access to Google Classroom via my Google ID and Gmail. It is really easy to use the tool by clicking on the link for Google Classroom.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

The tool is available for free.

I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it because I have been working with the tool for a year and a half. The tool helped me during COVID-19 because I used to study in a rural area with internet network issues. Google Classroom doesn't need much network, data, and space.

I rate the overall tool a seven out of ten.

In the past, I have used the whole Google tenant for email. At this particular organization, we use it primarily for the Google Classroom, where the students are able to collaborate with the teacher using Google Classroom. However, email is handled by Microsoft 365. In the past, I've also used the solution for email.

Google Classroom allows us to facilitate excellent teaching and learning.

Google Classroom is easy to use and intuitive, and it's not difficult to set up. We can use the solution to its maximum potential or a small bit of it. It's not an all-or-nothing scenario. You can pick and choose which bits of it you wish to use.

There can often be language barriers when you're not dealing with local technical support, which can be challenging.

I have been using Google Classroom for ten years.

Google Classroom is a stable solution, and we never had any complaints about its stability.

Google Classroom is a scalable solution that can handle one user or one million users. I don't think we'll ever have an issue with the solution's scalability. Around 700 users are using the solution in our organization.

Technical support is generally very good.

Google Classroom is very simple to set up. We were able to set it up ourselves, and it didn't take a lot of effort at all.

The solution's initial deployment took a couple of days, but it was a constantly iterative process. Even today, we will still make changes and tweaks to the system to leverage it to the best possible use. You need champions who know and understand it. It's important to ensure you've got people on board to help with the training and the use of the product, but no more than any other product.

Google Classroom is free to use. You can pay extra for an upgraded license. We've never seen the benefit of doing that because it does everything that we want it to do.

We have very little to do with the solution's maintenance. Since it's an online software as a service (SaaS) platform, Google deals with all the maintenance, and we don't need to worry about it.

We've got Microsoft 365, Firefly, and Google. It would be nice if that were all in one platform or integrated much more easily so that the look and feel was one single platform.

Users should make sure they have done their planning properly. Users should not think they'll be able to just switch it on and it will all work. You do need to plan it and plan it carefully and properly.

Overall, I rate Google Classroom a nine out of ten.

I have used the solution as a student and as a teacher. We started using it when COVID-19 started. A teacher can upload courses and send the links to different students. The students can join the classes. I can upload assignments, check them, and give scores. Students can enroll in courses with a specific teacher, see assignments and quizzes, and check their scores.

A teacher can send assignments and upload results using the product. Students can check their results and type in comments if they have any queries. These are valuable features.

The product should provide features that allow teachers to be on video while taking the class. It should be more like Zoom. The class should be similar to a video call. If this feature is added, other platforms like Zoom and Google Meet will lose their edge, and Google Classroom will be on the top.

I have been using the solution for two to three years.

I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten.

The solution is scalable. Our organization has about 100 users, including developers, testers, and network designers.

The technical support is good.

The initial setup takes time, but it is easy. It takes around one month to code and deploy the solution.

I am a professional web developer. So, I did not need the help of a consultant to deploy the tool.

The product is free.

We can easily add new modules to the tool. I would recommend the product to others. The solution is useful for teachers. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

My wife used to handle my child's classwork through Google Classroom. Through Google Classroom, my wife used to help my child follow the instructions provided by the teacher while also dealing with the assignments provided through the tool.

There should be some changes in the way Google Classroom allows for interaction by devices. Google Classroom brings an upgrade that can help lessen the burden for children who have to carry books physically to school. In general, Google Classroom should work on its shortcomings in the area of integration so that it can help reduce the burden of children who need to carry books to school.

I have experience with Google Classroom for a year and a half to two years.

It is a stable solution since it is possible to connect with the whole community or a school.

It is not a scalable solution.

There are three users of the product in my house.

Initially, the product's initial setup phase may not seem user-friendly. Over a period of time, users will get to know and become familiar with the product.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

The solution can be deployed in not more than fifteen minutes.

I took care of the product's deployment process.

The school paid the charges to operate Google Classroom, and it was included in my child's fees. I did not pay anything to get Google Classroom. My child's school made payments on a subscription-based model to use Google Classroom.

I did not evaluate other products against Google Classroom. I remember that there were some classes that were held on Zoom.

Google Classroom impacted my child's engagement and participation in the virtual classroom. During the time when work from home was prevalent, the engagement on Google Classroom was much more. Right now, in my country, we have a week's holiday due to ongoing election campaigns. Children and parents use Google Classroom only during holidays. Schools don't promote the use of Google Classroom when there are no holidays and prefer to have physical classes.

The feature of Google Classroom that helps manage my child's coursework is the product's ability to be used to deal with assignments.

The most valuable features of the integration can stem from the multimedia classroom facility on any server, along with access to the school library, which is interconnected within Google Classroom since it can help children find books or e-books they want.

The improvements in my child's or wife's outcome since using Google Classroom stem from the fact that the tool has allowed them to be more tech-friendly.

The product's UI is good and user-friendly.

I rate the overall tool a seven out of ten.