The infographic on the left provides some helpful tips for a successful video conference.
Here are a few additional tips for Google Hangouts (or Zoom) to run smoothly.
Mute on Join - Remind students to mute their microphones when they join the hangout and when they are not speaking. This will reduce distractions and make it easier for students to hear the speaker.
Turn off Video - If the audio seems choppy to people, ask them to turn off their camera. You can do the same thing if need be. A conference with fewer video streams is easier for people that have slower internet connections.
-Only have the tabs open that you need for the class. Have more tabs or windows open will slow down your Chromebook.
-If the Chromebook freezes, refresh the screen by clicking on the circle arrow icon on the keyboard or on the screen. If problems persist, let your teacher know, then shut down and restart your Chromebook and re-join the meeting.
-Make sure that you power off your Chromebook nightly. That ensures that you have the most recent version of Chrome running.