Using The New Google Assignments App 

In Schoology

@LisaBerghoff

There is an updated version of the Google Assignments App that can be found when adding an assignment in Schoology. This will eventually replace the Google Drive Assignments App. This is a recent development, just rolled out in October, and while there is some information available from PowerSchool, there are also lots of questions coming in from teachers and administrators. This post is intended to be an introduction to the new app, along with some instructions on how it can be used. In the coming weeks and months, as the engineers are working out the bugs and we have more information about what is "expected behavior", I will update you. Here is what I know at this point.

What Is The Updated Google Assignments App?

This is an app within Schoology assignments that enables teachers to add Google files that will make a copy for each student. The student can then complete the work and submit it within Schoology. Here is what is "updated" according to PowerSchool's information. 

The following information is taken from PowerSchool's support site: 

• Dual Grading Options: Choose to grade your assignments in Schoology or directly in Google assignments. This is supposed to give you flexibility based on your preferred workflow.
• Enhanced Rubric Support: Unlike previous versions, this new one allows for both Google rubrics and Schoology rubrics.
• Improved Submission Monitoring: Submissions can be tracked through Google assignments or the Schoology submissions tab.
• Improved Visibility For Parents And Co-Teachers: Submissions can be reviewed in the Schoology Submissions tab. 

Here is the link to the PowerSchool Google Assignments App Instructor Guide. This gives detailed instructions for how to use the app, including screenshots. 

Here is a WONDERFUL resource made by Sara Hewitt, one of my PowerSchool Champion Council colleagues in Hastings, Minnesota. I will be connecting with Sara soon to get more information from her about how her school is successfully using the app.  I made a copy for you to view here.

You can also see it here:

When is the original app going away?

The PowerSchool information indicates that it will be around until summer 2026, then we must say goodbye.

Ok. More soon! If you want to sit down with me and troubleshoot using the app, or if you would like me to come to your classes to help problem-solve, please reach out. I'm happy to help!