Using Google Classroom (or Google SSO) with iCivics

In this article, we will go over:

• Creating an iCivics account with Google Classroom (or using Google SSO);
• Syncing an existing iCivics account with Google Classroom;
• Rostering students with Google Classroom;
• And assigning materials with Google Classroom.

How to Create an iCivics Account with Google Classroom (or Google SSO): 

To register for a free iCivics account using Google, navigate to the account registration page (ed.icivics.org/register), choose the account type you’d like to register, then click “Register With Google.”

2. Follow the prompts to enter your information and link your iCivics account to your Gmail address. 

3. Complete the rest of the iCivics account creation form and click "Finish."
(Note: If you are a teacher whose email address is associated with Google Classroom, you will be given the option to sync your Google Classroom courses. You must give permission to complete this step.)

How to Sync an existing iCivics account with Google Classroom:

Navigate to your normal login page (https://ed.icivics.org/user/login). If your existing iCivics account uses the same email as your Google Classroom account, click the option to “Sign in with Google.” The system will recognize your existing iCivics account and prompt you to merge it with the Google Classroom account. To do so, enter the password for your existing iCivics account and be sure to select the option to sync your Google Classroom courses.

If your existing iCivics account does not use the same email as your Google Classroom account, you will first need to change the email associated with your iCivics account. To do this, log in to your existing account and click on “Edit Profile.” Then delete the existing email address and type in the email address associated with your Google Classroom account. Be sure to click “Save.” Once you have changed the email associated with your iCivics account to the Gmail associated with your Google Classroom account, follow the instructions above.

How to Roster Students with Google Classroom:

You can import Google Classroom rosters at any time.

Import Rosters When Registering

1. Go to https://ed.icivics.org/login and choose “sign up as a teacher or administrator”
2. Select "REGISTER WITH GOOGLE"
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to register your account using your Google ID (steps shown above)
4. When you reach the final step, check "Sync your Google Classroom courses with iCivics" to import your rosters automatically (You can also complete this step later. See below)

Import Rosters Later

1. Login to your iCivics account using your Google ID (for more on how to do this, click here)
2. Click "My iCivics" in the top right-hand corner
3. Select "CLASSES"
4. Choose "SYNC CLASSROOM CLASSES"
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to grant iCivics permission to view your Google Cclassroom classes (You must grant all three permissions to continue)
6. Once you grant permission, you'll be prompted to select the classes you wishwhich to sync. Select your classes, then click "SYNC WITH GOOGLE CLASSROOM" to import the selected class rosters

From "CLASSES", choose "Sync Google Classroom"

Follow the on-screen prompts to grant iCivics permission to sync your classes. (You must grant all three permissions to continue)

Finally, select the classes you wish to import and sync

How to Assign Materials in Google Classroom:

First, make sure that your Google Classroom is synced with iCivics by following the steps above.

Then, complete the assignment creation form with a title, due date, and any specific instructions for your students (for help with this process, please see our FAQ article on How to Create an Assignment). 

Finally, select the option to “Sync this assignment with your Google Classroom classes!” and click save to create the assignment!