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August 27, 20268 minFor School decision-makers and teaching teams

What to check before replacing Google Classroom

A structured guide for evaluating migration, class management, assessment, communication, and the student experience before leaving Google Classroom.

Written by Équipe EFAIX

What to check before replacing Google Classroom

Google Classroom can be easy to start with, but a school may eventually need a broader academic system. Before replacing it, separate the simple classroom workflow from the services that need stronger institutional ownership.

Inventory the content that must move: classes, students, assignments, submissions, feedback, and shared files. Confirm which items can be exported, which need manual review, and which should be archived instead of copied.

The replacement should also be tested from the student, teacher, and administration perspectives. A new interface is not enough if the school still needs separate tools for grades, attendance, calendars, and family communication.

Google Classroom, PRONOTE ou plateforme tout-en-un ?
PérimètreGoogle ClassroomPRONOTEPlateforme tout-en-un
Cours et devoirsOui, centré sur la classePartiel selon configurationOui, dans le contexte scolaire
Assiduité et notesÀ compléter avec d’autres outilsCœur de la vie scolaireÀ vérifier selon le périmètre choisi
CommunicationClasse et commentairesÉtablissement et famillesRôles et canaux réunis
CalendrierActivités et échéancesVie scolaireCours, séances et échéances
Multi-campusÀ organiser séparémentÀ valider selon l’installationTenant, campus et droits structurés

What a good LMS should really cover

  • A documented inventory and migration plan
  • Class, assignment, submission, and feedback continuity
  • A clear grade and attendance workflow
  • Permissions that fit students, teachers, and administrators
  • A pilot with real users before the final switch

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