In this episode, we are bringing you part 2 of our two-part series all about how to use Google Meet effectively for synchronous learning in your classroom. This week, we'll go over some awesome ideas and strategies for you to really leverage the power of Google Meet to engage all of your learners in synchronous lessons.

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News and Updates

• Learning with Google Event - Feb 17 & 18, 2021
• Tips to Stop Overthinking via @unlearn_com

Featured Content

• Did you miss Part 1? Check out Part 1 - E037 first!
• Building Relationships/Community:
  • Have students change Google profile picture - favourite food, check-in, curricular themes, etc.
  • Change Background - student grouping, storytelling, check-ins
  • Tile View - Guess Who? game (builds vocab too!)
• Google Jamboard:
  • Create templates using Custom Backgrounds (blog post)
  • Try app-smashing with Canva - Online Whiteboard examples
  • Get Jamming with Jamboard - E022
• Try adding audio to your Slides for individual/independent work time - Happy Music YouTube Channel
• Breakout Rooms:
  • Small group activities with Google Jamboard
  • Templates from @MrsParkShine
• Structuring class time:
  • Break up large time blocks with breaks
  • Find a flow between large and small group activities
  • Build in checks via Slides, screenshots, pics, etc
  • Whiteboard.chat
  • 1:1 check-ins via breakout rooms
• Hand Raising:
  • YouTube video is done, attendance, quick check-ins, this or that game
  • Does put it in order in the people tab
  • Use it as a buzzer!
• Backchannels:
  • Google Chat or the chat in Google Meet - this is still participation and engagement!
  • Try a Waterfall chat
• Polls/Q&A:
  • Check-ins (scale of ...) - use

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