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Here are six things parents should
know about Google Classroom.

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No. 1: The basics: It's a free online resource
that allows students to see what's due,

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complete assignments, and post messages in
virtual classes set up by their teachers.

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No. 2: It can be used at home -- or anywhere else.

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Once they download the app, kids can access
Google Classroom with any internet-connected device,

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including their phone.

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No. 3: Parents should know that the platform
isn't without risks, which include data tracking,

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potential contact with strangers, and even cyberbullying.

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No. 4: While Google has stricter privacy practices
for its educational apps, it can collect student

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data from some of the Classroom tools, like
YouTube, if they're enabled.

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No. 5: There's not a lot to prevent kids from opening other tabs that might invite cheating or chatting.

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That said, if they're taking a quiz in Google
Forms, teachers can disable access to other resources.

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And No. 6: There are settings to make things safer.

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If your kid uses a personal Gmail account
for Classroom, you can adjust their privacy

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settings on their Google Account page.

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