Use the Google Assignments App | PowerSchool Learning and Engagement

Overview

The new Google Assignments app integrates with Google Workspace LTI, allowing instructors to create Google assignments directly in Schoology. Students can work on and submit assignments in Google assignments. The instructor can then provide feedback and grade the submissions without leaving Schoology.

If you are currently using the Google Drive Assignment app by Schoology, you are encouraged to migrate to the Google Assignments app by Google. The Google Drive Assignment app by Schoology will be deprecated in the future.

The Google Assignments app is not supported on the Schoology mobile app.

With this integration, instructors can:

Assign Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings to students directly in Schoology.
Automatically generate individual copies of the assignment for students to work on and submit.
Provide feedback in real time to course correct students while they are working on their assignments.
Grade assignments using Schoology’s grading tool or through Google Assignments.
Use Google’s built-in originality checker.
Use rubrics created within the app.
Select files using the enhanced content selector.
Use as an alternative to the existing Google Drive Assignments app in Schoology.

Install the Google Assignments app

Instructors with Google Workspace for Education access can install the app in their courses only. System administrators in Enterprise organizations can install the app for the entire organization.

Click the App Center icon in the header, and then click App Center.
Find and click the Google Assignments App.
Click Install LTI App.
Select I Agree for the terms, and then click Continue.
To add the app for use in your account, click Install for Me and proceed to select the desired courses before submitting.
To add the app to your school or organization, select the option to Add to Organization.
From Organization Apps, click Install/Remove for the app.
Choose to install the app to All Courses.
Select Course admins only.
Click Submit.

Choose a grading method

When creating an assignment with the new Google Assignments app, instructors can choose where grading will take place, either Schoology Learning or the Google Assignments app.

Use Schoology Learning if you want to manage grades, feedback, and utilize District Mastery directly in Schoology while students complete their work using Google files.
Use Google Assignments if you want to manage grades, submissions, and provide feedback directly in Google using Google rubrics and originality tools.

Compare grading options

Review the table to understand the nuances of grading in Schoology versus grading in the Google Assignments App.

Feature	Grading in Schoology	Grading in Google Assignments
Grading and gradebook	The submission icon will be displayed in the Schoology gradebook. Grades are entered directly in the Schoology gradebook and appear in the assignment docviewer.	Submissions are managed in Google, and the submission indicator will not display in Schoology gradebook. Grades are entered in Google Assignments and sync to the Schoology gradebook only after the assignment is returned.
Grade status	Grades are shown in the gradebook when entered.	Grades remain in draft status until the assignment is returned.
Rubrics and grading scales	Only Schoology rubrics and grading scales can be attached. Google rubrics are not supported.	Google rubrics are supported. While Schoology rubrics can be chosen in the assignment, they do not display in Google for grading use. It is recommended to not chose a Schoology rubric when using Google grading.
Originality checker	Originality reports are available through Google but reviewed from Schoology. The level of your district’s Google subscription will determine the allowed usage of the plagiarism checker.	Originality reports are fully integrated into the Google grading workflow. The level of your district’s Google subscription will determine the allowed usage of the plagiarism checker.
Feedback and commenting	Feedback should be provided using Schoology annotations and comments. Google’s inline commenting can be used while reviewing the Google doc.	Feedback should be provided using Google’s inline commenting tools. The Overall feedback area will not pass back to the Schoology gradebook. Grade comments can be added in the Schoology gradebook.
Completion rules	All completion rule types are supported: view item, make submission, and score at least.	Only view item and score at least completion rules are supported. Completion rules based on submission are not supported, as Schoology does not detect when a submission is made to Google.
Assignment locking	Assignment locking is supported. When the teacher locks the assignment, students will still be able to make changes in the Google material, but submissions can no longer be pushed into the Schoology assignment submission pane.	Locking the assignment in Schoology is not supported. If teachers lock the assignment in Schoology, this will not have an effect.
Overdue behavior	After the due date, the assignment will be displayed in the student’s overdue list and applicable email notifications will be generated. While students are designated as Missing within the Google assignment view after the due date, this will not be displayed as an exception in the Schoology gradebook. The assignment will function as a native Schoology assignment and will be removed after a student makes a submission. For more information on removing overdue items, refer to the article How to Remove Overdue Notifications.	After the due date, the assignment will be displayed in the student’s overdue list and applicable email notifications will be generated. While students are designated as Missing within the Google assignment view after the due date, this will not be displayed as an exception in the Schoology gradebook. Making a submission will not remove the assignment from the overdue panel if using Google grading. The submission will be removed from overdue only after the teacher returns the grade or adds an exception code in the Schoology gradebook.
Student submissions and resubmissions	Students can resubmit assignments, and each resubmission is displayed as a new submission in Schoology.	Submissions and resubmissions are managed in Google Assignments. Each resubmission is displayed as resubmitted in the Schoology LTI window.
Submission review location	Submissions are reviewed in Schoology. Instructors can still review students' documents through attachment links while in progress.	Submissions are reviewed in Google Assignments. Instructors can review students’ material while in progress.
Bulk grading actions	Bulk return of submissions is not supported.	Bulk return of submissions is supported.
Google Drive file ownership and access	When Assigned: Students own the file; instructors have edit access to the document. When Submitted: Students own the file; instructors have edit access to the document. The student submission in Schoology does not reflect changes made in Google after submitting. When Graded: Students own the file; instructors have edit access to the document.	When Assigned: Students own the file; instructors have edit access to the document. When Submitted: The instructor becomes the owner of the document. The student cannot edit without requesting access from the instructor. When Graded and Returned: Students own the file; instructors have edit access to the document.
Grade edits after submission	Grades can be edited directly in the Schoology gradebook.	Grades should be edited in Google Assignments for consistency.
Sync limitations	Changes to points and due dates can only be made in Schoology and will be reflected in Google. Changing the title will only be reflected in Schoology course materials and will not be updated in Google. Changes to an attached Google file will not be reflected after the first student accesses the assignment.	Changes to points and due dates can only be made in Schoology and will be reflected in Google. Changing the title will only be reflected in Schoology course materials and will not be updated in Google. Changes to an attached Google file will not be reflected after the first student accesses the assignment.
Learning objective alignment	Learning objectives (standards) can be aligned. Assignment can be associated to District Mastery.	Learning objectives (standards) can be aligned. Assignment cannot be associated to District Mastery.
Parent access to student work	Parents can review student submissions in Schoology.	Parents can review student submissions from Schoology with a Google account, depending on the district’s Google settings.