Google Classroom was created as a paperless classroom. It is a learning management system (and so much more!) that streamlines learning in the traditional classroom AND in the remote learning environment.
Google Classroom is part of the G Suite for Education - a suite of free Google tools for education that includes Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Sites, Meet, and more. Because Google Classroom is part of this G Suite, it works hand in hand with the other tools in the G Suite.
Google Classroom is a management and organization tool. It's designed to be a one-stop platform for streamlining digital classwork. It's been around for a while now, so it continues to be more and more user friendly. Here are a few pros of Google Classroom:
Accessibility - Google Classroom can be accessed from any computer via Google Chrome
Organization - If you're currently trying to use email as a way for students to turn in work, Google Classroom streamlines that and makes student work easy to manage and access.
Time saver - Once you take the time to set it up, it keeps all of your class material in one place. It works hand in hand with your Google Drive.
Communication - Any communication between students and teacher can take place within Google Classroom instead of email. This way you're not overwhelmed by student emails.
Exposure - This will expose students to a learning management system like they will use if they take an online course in college.