What is how to archive a google classroom?

Archiving a Google Classroom is a process that removes the class from your active classes but retains all the materials and student work. It's a useful way to clean up your Google Classroom interface without deleting anything important. Here's a breakdown of how to archive a Google Classroom and some important considerations:

How to Archive:

1. Navigate to Google Classroom: Go to Google Classroom.
2. Locate the Class: Find the class you want to archive.
3. Access the Menu: On the class card, click the three vertical dots (the "More" menu).
4. Select "Archive": Choose the "Archive" option from the menu.
5. Confirm: A confirmation box will appear. Click "Archive" to confirm that you understand that you and your students won't be able to make changes to the classroom until it's restored.

Key Considerations:

• Who Can Archive: Only teachers can archive a class. Students cannot archive a class they are enrolled in.
• What Happens When You Archive:
  • The class is moved from the active classes section to the archived classes section.
  • Teachers and students can still view the archived class, but cannot post, comment, or submit assignments.
  • All class materials (assignments, announcements, documents) remain accessible in Google Drive.
  • The class is removed from students' and teachers' Classroom dashboards, making it less cluttered.
• Accessing Archived Classes: To view archived classes, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the Classroom interface and select "Archived classes".
• Restoring an Archived Class: You can restore an archived class at any time. To do so, navigate to the archived classes section, click the "More" menu (three vertical dots) on the class you want to restore, and select "Restore". Restoring a class makes it active again, allowing teachers and students to resume posting, commenting, and submitting assignments.
• Deleting a Class: Archiving is not the same as deleting. Deleting a class permanently removes it and all its data. Use archiving%20vs%20deleting if you want to save it.
• Impact on Students: Ensure students understand that archived classes are still accessible for reference.
• Organization: Consider a naming convention to help you easily identify archived classes (e.g., adding the year to the class name).