Google Drive integration is available on Plus and Premium plans, both of which are coming soon. See Plans and Pricing to find out more.
How it works
When you connect Google Drive to ChimeEdu, you’re creating live links — not copies. ChimeEdu reads the file or folder from Drive each time a student accesses it, which means:- Always current — edits you make in Drive are immediately reflected on ChimeEdu. There’s no need to re-upload or re-attach anything.
- Never duplicated — files live in Drive where your whole team can manage them. ChimeEdu simply provides the link to students at the right moment.
- Automatic name sync — if you rename a file in Drive, ChimeEdu updates the display name automatically. Your students always see the correct filename.
Connect Google Drive to a classroom
1
Go to classroom settings
Open the classroom you want to connect Drive to, then navigate to its Settings panel.
2
Click Connect Google Drive
Find the Google Drive section in your classroom settings and click Connect Google Drive.
3
Authenticate with your institution Google account
A Google sign-in prompt will appear. Sign in with the Google account associated with your institution’s Drive. ChimeEdu only requests the permissions it needs to browse and attach files — it never modifies or deletes your Drive content.
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Browse and attach files or folders
Once authenticated, browse your Drive directly from ChimeEdu. Select the files or folders you want to attach to the classroom, then confirm your selection. The attached resources appear immediately in your classroom for enrolled students.
Where you can use Google Drive
Once you’ve connected Google Drive to your account, you can attach Drive files and folders across ChimeEdu — not just in classrooms:Classrooms
Attach resource folders and lesson plans directly to a classroom so enrolled students can access supporting materials alongside their activities.
Map Activities
Link Drive files to individual map pins — attach images, PDFs, or reference documents to specific locations on an interactive map.
Timelines
Add Drive files as supporting resources on timeline events, giving students primary sources and reference materials in context.
Flash Cards
Attach Drive images or documents to flash card decks to enrich vocabulary and concept cards with visual reference material.
Assessments
Include Drive files as reading materials or stimulus documents that students can reference while completing an assessment.
Study Guides
Embed Drive folders and files inside study guide sections so students have everything they need to revise in one structured place.