Every SMM student is provided with a school email. The student email platform is Google Workspace (Google Mail), and the school email domain name is ‘smgeducation.org‘.
A student’s email address will look like this:
firstname.lastname-smm@smgeducation.org
If the primary email format has the same name, the following format will be used
firstname.middlename-smm@smgeducation.org
secondname.lastname-smm@smgeducation.org
A temporary password will be issued by the admissions office once the student is admitted.
To access the email account:
- Click this link .
- Enter the email address.
- Enter the temporary password, and you will be prompted to set your desired password.
Google Classroom is an online platform developed by Google that helps educators create, manage, and organize learning experiences for students. It is part of Google Workspace for Education and integrates with other Google tools like Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
Here are the main features of Google Classroom:
Class Management: Teachers can create virtual classrooms where they can post assignments, distribute materials, and communicate with students.
Assignments: Teachers can assign homework, quizzes, and projects. Students can submit their work directly through the platform.
Communication: Teachers can send announcements, engage in discussions, and provide feedback to students. It also allows for direct communication between students and teachers.
Grading and Feedback: Teachers can review assignments, grade them, and offer feedback all within the platform.
Collaboration: Students can collaborate on group projects using shared documents, slides, and other Google tools.
Steps to access Google Classroom:
1. Go to Google Classroom Website:
Open a web browser (preferably Chrome) and visit classroom.google.com or use the Google Classroom app on the mobile devices.
2. Sign in with Your School Account:
Click on the “Go to Classroom” button.
Sign in using your school-provided Google account (e.g., firstname.lastname-smm@smgeducation.org).
Enter your password.
3. Join a Class:
Click the “+” button in the upper right corner and select ‘Join Class.’ Enter the class code provided by your teacher and click ‘Join.’ Alternatively, you can open your school email and click ‘Join’ if your teacher has added your email to the class.
4. Access Your Class:
Once you’ve joined a class, you’ll see it on the Google Classroom dashboard.
Click on the class to view assignments, announcements, and resources.
5. Navigate the Classroom:
Stream: The main page for class announcements and discussions.
Classwork: Where assignments, quizzes, and materials are posted.
People: A list of students and teachers in the class.
Grades: You can view your grades for assignments here.
That’s it! You’re now inside Google Classroom and ready to access your learning materials.
