It may be helpful to create a visual for students to keep everything organized for the entire week. Google Sheets is a great tool that you can use, plus it uses checkboxes. How could it work?
Check out my video below on how to do this and tips / tricks for forcing an individual copy in Google Classroom:
Step 1 - Create Your Document
It will be important for you to put together a list of assignments / activities, plus additional scaffolds and supports for students, such as websites, videos, screencasts, and virtual office hours.
Step 2 - Add Checkboxes
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- Select the cell (or cells) that you want to place a checkbox in
- Choose the Insert Menu
- Choose Checkbox
Step 3 - Distribute to Students
Send your checklist to students using your favorite learning management system or tool. Google Classroom allows you to make a copy for each student, which could be very helpful for students to use the checkbox feature in Sheets.
Don't have the ability to make a copy for each student? Here is a simple trick for creating a link that forces a copy of any Google Document.
Bonus Idea: Force a Copy of Any Google Doc
Here is how it works:
1. Open up your item (Doc, Sheet, Slide, or Drawing)
2. At the end of your item's URL, you should see the word "edit." Change the word "edit" to "copy."
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3. Make a copy of your URL and share with your audience
Now you have a quick and painless way to help your viewers make a copy of a document, presentation, spreadsheet, or drawing.