When you archive a Google Classroom, it is essentially placed in a separate area to preserve all the class materials, student work, and posts. This is done to ensure that the class remains accessible for reference purposes, even though it is no longer an active or ongoing class.
One of the main things to note is that an archived class will no longer appear with your active classes on the Classes page. This is helpful in keeping your Classes page organized and decluttered, especially if you have multiple classes or have finished teaching a particular class. By archiving the class, it gets moved to a designated section where you can easily locate it whenever needed.
Both you, as the teacher, and your students will still be able to view an archived class. This means that all the class materials, assignments, announcements, and discussions will still be accessible. It can be particularly handy for students who may want to refer back to their work or review class content even after the class has ended.
Archiving a class does not delete any of the class data or student submissions. It simply serves as a way to organize and categorize your classes. This is especially useful for teachers who teach multiple classes throughout the year or have a long history of teaching. It allows you to keep your current active classes separate from the ones that have already concluded.
In terms of functionality, an archived class behaves similarly to an active class. You can still view and download student submissions, grade assignments, and provide feedback. However, you won’t be able to make any changes or modifications to the class, such as adding new students or creating new assignments. It essentially freezes the class in its current state, preserving all the existing content.
To summarize, archiving a Google Classroom moves it to a separate area while preserving all the class materials, student work, and posts. It is no longer visible with your active classes, but both you and your students can still access and view the archived class. It allows for easy organization and decluttering of your Classes page, while ensuring that valuable class content and student work is not lost.