Google Meet

What does it do?

Instructional tool to virtually present information or activities to students.
Teachers should consider the length of lesson and/or instructional time, including the transition in and out of Google Meet.
Teachers should consider the intended learning outcomes, so learning targets are clear and concise to all learners.
Throughout the Google Meet, teachers are utilizing instructional best practices (Q&A, small group breakouts, facilitation, demonstration of success criteria, presentation, providing feedback and reflection opportunities, etc.)
Host guest speakers or to collaborate with students in other classrooms (such as “Mystery Number” activities).
Facilitate virtual office hours to connect with students.
Google Meet Classroom Extension (or Google tools like Jamboard or Canvas) to integrate a whiteboard within Meet.
Meet Attendance can be used to take attendance during the Meet.
Record their Meet sessions and share it out to all students.
Teachers can use Meet as a screencasting tool.

Students access Meet through a link generated through Google Classroom or a link created in Google Calendar
Students can use Meet to connect with peers and/or teachers/staff
Students can share their screen to present, receive support on an assignment, and collaborate with peers in breakout rooms.
Google Meet Push to Talk can be used to unmute quickly.
Audience Reaction Extension can be used to give emoji reactions while muted.
Students are able to reflect, self-assess their learning, and give/receive feedback to peers.
Students adhere to protocols and sentence structures as appropriate for class discussions
Students engage in consistent classroom community routines
Students can access recorded Meet sessions

Planning the Meet

Establishes a clear procedure to share Google Meet link for students to access.
Creates online norms and procedures with students that reflect an environment for learning.
Matches instructional methods to learning outcomes that align with student needs.
Identifies the new learnings and key information students need to learn.
Provides a predictable structure for learning (considers gradual release model, grouping structures, etc).
Provides opportunities for student discussion, feedback, and reflection.
Create Meet links for smaller breakout rooms (if desired)

During the Meet

Take Attendance
Begin recording the Meet (if allowed in the district)
Student Introductions (through the microphone and/or chat)
Icebreaker Activity
Teacher will share his/her screen (if needed during instruction). If video is used, the teacher will present with the chrome tab.
Students can share their screens (as needed)