Publish the assignment link
Create an open assignment in Mixos, then publish its brief, due date, maximum points, and a link to the work in your linked Google Classroom course.
Google Classroom integration · pilot
3D assignments with Google Classroom.
Teach and review 3D work in Mixos while keeping the assignment link and released numeric grades in Google Classroom. The integration is currently available to invited pilot classes only; ask about access in your education application.
Review the actual 3D submission
Students submit a snapshot in Mixos. Rotate the model, inspect its surfaces, and write feedback alongside the work rather than judging only a screenshot.
Sync released numeric scores
Save marking privately, return the work in Mixos, then sync the released numeric scores to Google Classroom. Detailed written feedback stays in Mixos.
Keep your classroom grant
Your existing roster, invitations, seat limits, and private submissions still apply. Linking a course does not create student accounts or grant memberships automatically.
Why Mixos
Where the 3D editor and the gradebook meet
A 3D assignment needs more than a file attached to a lesson. The instructor needs to inspect the submitted model from several angles, compare material choices, and give feedback on the surface itself. Mixos provides that workspace; Google Classroom provides a familiar place for students to find the assignment and receive their score.
The teacher connects their Google account, links one course to their Mixos class, and reviews the course roster. Students are matched through confirmed email addresses. Unmatched students still need a Mixos invitation and must accept it before joining the class. Check school account permissions with your administrator before planning a connected lesson.
The hand-in has two steps: students submit their work in Mixos, then manually turn in the assignment in Google Classroom. Mixos does not turn in on a student's behalf. After reviewing the work, the instructor returns it in Mixos and starts grade sync. Private draft marking is not sent to Google.
This pilot publishes assignments created in Mixos. It does not import existing Classroom assignments, copy later brief edits automatically, sync rubrics or private comments, or upload source models to Google Drive. The classroom tools and CSV grade export remain usable without the integration, so a course can run while pilot access is being considered.
From a lesson brief to a returned score
- 01
Connect and review the roster
For an invited pilot class, open Your class → Google Classroom, connect the teacher account, and link the intended course. Review email matches and invite any missing students through Mixos.
- 02
Publish an open Mixos assignment
Set the brief, deadline, and maximum points before publishing. Students follow the link, accept their Mixos invitation if needed, submit in Mixos, and turn in manually in Google Classroom.
- 03
Return work, then sync
Inspect the submitted model and save feedback and a numeric score. Return the work in Mixos, select Sync released grades, and review any student-level failures. Written feedback remains in Mixos.
Example assignment brief
Texture the supplied wooden crate with separate wood and metal surfaces. Submit the 3D work in Mixos, then turn in the linked Google Classroom assignment. Assessment: material choices, seam quality, and response to feedback. Maximum score: 10 points.
Before your first connected lesson
- Confirm pilot access and your school's permission to connect the teacher account.
- Check that student school emails match their confirmed Mixos account emails.
- Explain both hand-in steps and test a returned numeric score with a consenting student.
Google's Classroom workflow documentation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Google Classroom integration available to every school?
Not yet. It is restricted to invited pilot classes while verification and live classroom testing are completed. Apply for a classroom grant and mention your interest in the pilot in the notes. A grant approval does not automatically include integration access.
Is signing in with Google enough to connect Classroom?
No. The instructor separately connects the Google account that teaches the course and grants the requested Classroom permissions. A normal Google sign-in to Mixos does not connect a course.
Do students still need to turn in in Google Classroom?
Yes. Students submit their 3D work in Mixos, then manually turn in the Classroom assignment. The integration does not turn in work for them or upload their source models to Drive.
Which grades and feedback are synced?
Only released numeric scores for matched students on assignments published through Mixos. Draft marking remains private. Detailed feedback, free-text grade labels, rubrics, and private comments are not synced.
Can I use Mixos without connecting Google Classroom?
Yes. Classroom grants include Mixos assignments, submissions, 3D review, feedback, and CSV grade export. You can use those tools independently of the Google Classroom pilot.
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