In this episode, we are diving into Google Meet and how to leverage the power of video conferencing with synchronous learning. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we'll go over the basics of Google Meet as well as share some handy tips and tricks to help make the most of your synchronous learning time.

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News and Updates

• NEW Mote Certified Educator and Ambassador Programs (learn more about Mote in our Chrome Extensions episode)
• Chrome 88 Update - Security and built-in QR code generator

Featured Content

• Google Meet - Help Center and What's New in Google Meet
• Features Table
• Our best advice - set up your Google Meet in Google Calendar
  • Event organizer ALWAYS has host controls even if others enter first
  • Co-teaching? You can transfer your events
  • Linked docs to calendar event will show up in the Meet - need to RSVP YES to view
• Stragglers? Try "add people" under the people tab - it will email them directly!
• Host controls - turn on/off quick access, share screen, and chat messages
• GSEFE (Enterprise) Features - Breakout rooms (doesn't work on mobile), polls, and Q&A
• Example - Scale of Cat Check-in to use with polls
• Useful Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • Ctrl/Cmd + D = Mic on/off 
  • Ctrl/Cmd + E = Video on/off
• Raise Hand - puts your students in order! 
• CC - each person has to enable it on their own device
• Screen sharing - Tab (audio/video), Window, or Full Screen
• Three dot menu:
  • Cast this meeting
  • Whiteboard (i.e. Jamboard - Custom Backgrounds Blog Post and Jamboard Episode)
  • Record meeting
  • Layout

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