Google Classroom provides teachers with tools to organize class materials, communicate with students, manage assignments, and support classroom instruction.
This guide covers commonly requested Google Classroom features for PBSD teachers, including Google Meet links, guardian email summaries, and restoring archived classes.
Sign in to Google Classroom using your PBSD district Google account. Open the class you want to manage before following the instructions below.
1. Google Meet Links
Google Classroom can provide a Google Meet link associated with an individual class. Teachers can manage whether the link is available to students.
Enable a Google Meet Link
- Open Google Classroom.
- Select the class you want to manage.
- Click the Settings gear icon.
- Locate the Meet section.
- If needed, select the option to generate a Meet link.
- Enable the option to make the Meet link visible to students, if appropriate.
- Save your changes.
Google Meet link settings are managed individually for each Google Classroom. Enabling a Meet link in one class does not automatically enable it in your other classes.
Reset a Google Meet Link
If you need to generate a new Meet link for a class, follow the existing PBSD step-by-step tutorial.
Learn how to reset the Google Meet link associated with a Google Classroom.
View Reset Google Meet Link Guide →2. Enable Guardian Email Summaries
Google Classroom supports guardian email summaries that can provide parents and guardians with information about their student's Classroom activity.
Depending on the settings enabled by the district, these summaries may include missing work, upcoming assignments, and class activity.
Follow the existing PBSD instructions to enable guardian email summaries for a Google Classroom class.
View Guardian Access Setup Guide →Guardian email summaries are different from student access to Google Classroom. They do not automatically provide guardians with full access to a student's assignments or the classroom itself.
3. Restore an Archived Google Classroom
If a class was archived accidentally, or you need to restore an archived class for continued use, follow these steps.
- Go to Google Classroom.
- Click the main menu icon in the upper-left corner.
- Scroll down and select Archived classes.
- Locate the class you want to restore.
- Click the three-dot menu on the class card.
- Select Restore.
The restored class should appear again on your main Google Classroom dashboard.
Watch a short video demonstrating how to restore an archived Google Classroom.
Watch the Google Classroom Restore Tutorial →4. Additional Google Classroom Resources
For additional information about managing classes, assignments, and classroom settings, visit Google's official support resources.
Access Google's help articles and instructions for Google Classroom.
Visit Google Classroom Help Center →5. Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need to Enable a Meet Link for Every Class?
Yes. If you want to make a Google Meet link available to students, review the Meet settings for each individual class.
Can Guardians View Everything in Google Classroom?
No. Guardian email summaries do not provide full access to the student's Google Classroom account.
Can I Restore an Archived Class?
Yes. You can restore an archived class through the Archived classes section if you have the appropriate permissions.
What If I Cannot Find a Setting?
Some Google Classroom features may depend on your account permissions and district Google Workspace configuration. Contact PBSD Technology Support if you need assistance.
6. Need Help?
For assistance with Google Classroom settings, Google Meet links, guardian summaries, or archived classes, contact the Technology Department.
Please include your school or building, the affected Google Classroom, and a brief description of the issue.
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