Google Assignments is replacing Google Cloud Assignments which works the same way but there are different features & Benefits like:
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Supports Canvas Collaborations
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Checks for missed citations and possible plagiarism with the originality reports feature (Limited to 5 assignments per course).
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Canvas Speedgrader is still supported.
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Users MUST use their school issued Google accounts (no more re-authorizing Google Drive accounts).
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You can still create Rubrics.
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You can monitor student’s progress and leave feedback before students submission by opening files in Google Drive.
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Google Assignments is providing more robust security, stability and reliability.
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Each student receives their own copy of an instructor created Google formatted document (Docs, Sheets, Slides, ect.) in their Google Drive.
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You can freely edit and comment on the original Google Drive files.
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When work is returned to a student the ownership is returned to the student, but teachers keep the ability to edit. This feature allows students to resubmit a new version of the same file.
🛑Comparing Google Cloud (GC) to Google Assignments (GA)
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Students can submit Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly from their Google Drive. |
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Instructors can attach a file to an assignment so each student gets their own copy to edit and turn in. |
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Instructors can add Drive files in Canvas Modules. |
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Instructors can embed Drive files in the Rich Content Editor. |
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Instructors can create a link to a Drive file in the Rich Content Editor. |
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Drive files are editable in Drive. |
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Drive files are editable in Canvas. |
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Supports grading in Canvas SpeedGrader. |
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Supports Canvas Collaborations. |
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Rubrics are created in Canvas. |
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Students and Instructors can use any Google account. |
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Checks for missed citations and possible plagiarism with the originality reports feature. |
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Create Comment Banks. |
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Will embed non-Google Drive files (pdfs, videos, etc). |
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Instructors are required to have a Google Workspace for Education (formerly G Suite for Education) account. |
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Instructors can monitor student progress and leave feedback before student submission by opening files in Google Drive. |
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Officially supported by Google and covered by the G Suite for Education Terms of Service. |
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Provides options for admins to require that students use their school-issued Google accounts. |
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More robust security, stability, and reliability. |
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Next learn about: Creating a Google Assignment
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