Sync Google Classroom grades with Skyward

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Last updated: Jul 29, 2021
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Introduction

Google Classroom now has the ability to sync grades with Skyward. We have configured Google and Skyward to make this possible. Google Classroom must be setup in each Class to make this process work. Below are the requirements to make this process work.

To use grade export with Skyward:

  1. All assignments must have a due date within the SIS grading period.

  2. Assignment titles and their due dates must be unique in a class to avoid duplicates.

  3. Instructors must have returned grades on the Classroom Grades page.

  4. Linking existing Classroom classes to classes in the SIS relies on the email address field for students. Valid G Suite for Education email addresses are required and must match the email addresses in the SIS. 

Explanation Video

I suggest you watch this Classroom-Skyward Sync video to see a full explanation of the the entire process.

Setup Process

  1. Login to Google Classroom, open your first class.

  2. Click on the Gear in the top right of the page to go to Class Settings

  3. Scroll down to General, underneath that heading, you should see an option To export grades to the SIS, link this class to your SIS class. Click to Link to class.

  4. Google Classroom will then query the classes that match your LansingLions Email.

  5. Choose the class in Skyward that you would like to sync with the current Google Classroom, Click Link.

  6. It should now state This class is linked with class name/number in your SIS.

  7. Repeat this process for each class you would like to sync with Skyward.

To Sync Grades

  1. Go to the classroom Grades page. This will take a moment to load as it is checking which grades have synced with Skyward.

  2. In the top right you will see a button titled SIS Export. Click SIS Export.

  3. Because you want to sync grades in batches, Uncheck All.

  4. Check the boxes of assignments you would like to sync. Click SIS Export

  5. You will now see a status in the top right-hand says Exporting. The process with take some time, when done, it will change back to the SIS Export button. You will see a notification at the bottom left that says Export Complete.

  6. Click Export Complete to see the status.

Google SIS Sync Additional Resources

Google SIS Sync FAQ Page

Google SIS Sync Troubleshooting Page

 

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