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Date Published
Author
Lena Vu Sawyer
Word count
448
Language
English
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None

Summary

Replit has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, utilizing Google Cloud as part of its core infrastructure to create accessible coding opportunities for computer science educators and learners around the world. This partnership allows students and teachers to collaborate on code from anywhere, on any device, with features like autograding tools and an integrated gradebook. With the new Google Classroom integration, teachers can quickly add every student in their Google Classroom to a Team, easily add Replit projects as Google Classroom assignments, and access time-saving features. Schools and parents can rest assured that students' privacy is protected, with FERPA/COPPA compliance built into the product. The app is available in the Google Play Store and Chromebook App Hub, making it easy for students on any device to get started coding, providing equalizing and empowering opportunities for beginners to succeed.