Nowadays, with remote learning becoming a norm, virtual classrooms are growing in popularity as they provide interactive, engaging, and effective ways to deliver lessons to students worldwide. Google Slides is an excellent platform that you can use to create your own virtual classroom. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a virtual classroom using Google Slides step by step.
Step 1: Open Google Slides
First, go to Google Slides and create a new presentation. You can customize the dimensions of your slide to resemble a classroom layout. To do this, go to ‘File’, then ‘Page setup’, select ‘Custom’ and input your preferred dimensions.
Step 2: Design the Classroom
Next, it’s time to design your classroom layout. Google Slides has a variety of tools and shapes you can use to create elements such as the teacher’s desk, chairs, and a chalkboard. Use the toolbar at the top to access these features.
[h2]Step 3: Add Interactive ElementsWhat makes a virtual classroom unique is its interactivity. You can add interactive elements such as clickable links on objects that direct students to lessons, assignments, videos, or quizzes. Here’s how to add a hyperlink to an object:
- First, insert an image or shape that you want to turn into a clickable link.
- Next, click on the image or shape and select the Insert link button in the toolbar or right-click and select ‘Link’.
- Then, simply paste the URL you want to link to in the box that appears and click ‘Apply’.
Step 4: Add Background and Decorations
Make your classroom more engaging by adding a background color, texture, or image. You can also add decorations to create a more comfortable and appealing learning environment. To add a background or images, click on ‘Background’ or ‘Insert’ > ‘Image’ in the toolbar.
Step 5: Share Your Virtual Classroom
Once your classroom design is complete, you can share it with your students. Click on the ‘Share’ button at the top right corner, set the permissions to ‘Anyone with the link can view’, then copy the link and distribute it to your students.
That’s it! You’ve created your own interactive virtual classroom using Google Slides. Although it might take some time and practice to get familiar with all the features, the benefits of having an engaging and interactive learning platform for your students are immeasurable. So why not start creating your virtual classroom today?
