What is Google Assignments?

Google Assignments Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) enables sharing and collaborating on Google files within Canvas. Instructors can virtually assign and collect any file type, accept student submissions from Google Drive, and embed Google Drive files into a course. Originality reports available. Grades will automatically transfer to the Canvas gradebook.

PSU Resources

External Resources

Accessibility & Privacy

If using this tool, including the following links in your course help meet Quality Matters (QM) Standards 6.4 and 8.6, respectively:

Additional Information

At a Glance

person Availability: Students, Faculty, Staff

paid Cost: Free to PSU

smartphone Mobile App: No

web Canvas Integration: Yes

dvr Supported Technologies: Computer, Mobile device, Webcam, Microphone, Internet

alarm Learning Curve: 30 mins

Practical Applications

Pedagogical Goals:

  • Disseminate Info / Deliver Content
  • Increase Student Collaboration Outside of Class
  • Increase Student Participation
  • Obtain Student Feedback
  • Support Research and Development
Associated Teaching Activities:
Ticket Out Door Ticket Out the Door Think Pair Share Think-Pair-Share Student Generated Questions Student Generated Test Questions One Sentence Summary One Sentence Summary One Minute Paper One Minute Paper Muddiest Point Muddiest Point Memory Matrix Memory Matrix Exam Wrapper Directed Paraphrasing Directed Paraphrasing Background Knowledge Background Knowledge & Misconception Check Application Cards Application Cards