Bulk Export the Google Classroom Class Drive Folder to PDF
The Class Drive folder in Google Classroom is shared with all students in the course. It typically holds reference materials, templates, and shared documents. Exporting the whole folder to PDF gives you a snapshot of everything in it at a specific point in time, useful for archiving or for sharing with students offline.
Finding the Class Drive folder
In Google Drive, go to the Classroom folder for your course. Look for 'Class Drive folder' or the folder named after your course. This is the folder shared with all students. Open it, select all files, and run the extension.
Snapshot exports for unit completion
At the end of each unit, export the Class Drive folder to PDF as a unit snapshot. This records the materials as they existed at that moment, before any edits for the next unit begin.
Sharing the folder PDF set with students
Some students prefer having all materials in PDF format for offline study. Export the Class Drive folder contents and share the PDF files through email or the Classroom announcement stream as attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students export the Class Drive folder themselves?
Yes. Students with the extension installed can open the Class Drive folder in their Drive and export files they have access to.
Does exporting the Class Drive folder affect what students see?
No. Exporting creates PDF copies locally. The Class Drive folder and its contents in Google Drive are not changed.
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