Google Meet
BASD is encouraging all teachers to move from Zoom to Google Meet. BASD has the Education Plus edition of Google Workspace for Education.
Security
No one without a Google account can join a BASD Meet
Quick Access controls creates "waiting room" feature for added control
Anyone outside of BASD must be invited via Google Calendar or admitted by Host
Students unable to create Meet sessions, rename themselves during Meet, nor record Meet sessions
BASD accounts unable to join Meets created by gmail.com accounts
Compatibility
Meet is more compatible with Chromebooks and Google Apps
Meetings take place in browser, no longer dependant on Zoom program updates
Other Information
Google Meet runs in web browser - Google Chrome is recommended
Participant limit per meeting - 500 connections
Live Streaming viewable with basdschools.org Google accounts is available
Live Streaming to Youtube currently not enabled for BASD
Be sure to notify outside participants they need a Google account prior to meeting. Gmail.com or other organization Google account is fine.
