Another stage of coronavirus lockdowns has forced students of all ages to endure another long period of remote learning as schools have been closed. This may have left families lacking laptops and internet-enabled devices to despair about how to access educational services such as Google Classroom from home.
Fortunately, homeschoolers can use both Xbox and PlayStation to log in to Google Classroom.
The following six consoles are comparable with the Google Classroom platform: Microsoft’s Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Sony’s PlayStation 4, PS4 Pro or PS5.
The homeschooled child will also require a USB keyboard able to fully access Google Classroom’s educational services.
What are the benefits of Google Classroom?
There are four key advantages to the Silicon Valley giant’s educational service.
Google Classroom simplifies teaching and learning, meaning classes can be set-up in minutes.
Teachers can store frequently-used feedback in your comment bank for personalised responses and transparent grades.
Educators can also connect with their students from anywhere, via a hybrid approach for both in-class and virtual classes.
Google Classroom is also data protected, ensuring every user’s accounts are truly secure.
How to use Google Classroom on Microsoft Xbox:
The Xbox consoles have access to Microsoft Edge – the developer’s pre-installed web browser.
Microsoft Edge can be used to access Google Classroom, in addition to other online education services.
Begin by plugging a wired keyboard into an Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S via one of its many USB ports.
Next, press the Xbox button top-centre on the controller and navigate to the side menu’s My Games & Apps.
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How to use Google Classroom on PS4 and PS5:
The PlayStation 4 has its own web browser that is easy to find on the PlayStation 4.
However, be aware this process is a little trickier on the newer PS5 as there is no way to open the browser natively.
PS5 users should instead open the System Settings, then the User Guide.
This will open up an online user manual inside a PS5 web browser page, meaning users need only to change the URL. In all other regards, the rest of the steps are identical to the PS4.
Start by plugging a wired keyboard and mouse into one of the many USB ports on the PS4 or PS5.
Next, enter classroom.google.com into the browser’s URL bar and log in to Google Classroom using the details provided by student’s educational establishment.
Following these simple steps should also the pupil to now access Google Classroom via a Sony PS4 or PS5.
Please note, students in some circumstances may be unable to do everything achievable on a laptop or PC.
However, they can at the very least expect to access Google Classroom and discover the work assigned to them.
