Google Meet

Google Meet lets instructors host video calls that work with other Google apps. You can open Google Meet through your MATC Gmail account. If a teacher invites you to a call, they will send a link through Gmail, Google Calendar, Blackboard, or in a syllabus.

An MATC Google Meet call can stay open for up to 24 hours as long as people are still in the meeting.

Technical Requirements

To use Google Meet, you will need:

• A computer with the latest update of the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser or the Google Meet app on a mobile device. 

• A stable internet connection. If you are using WiFi, move closer to your router.

• A webcam and speakers or a headset microphone.

• A quiet, distraction-free space to participate in the session.

• The Google Meet session link that your instructor provides you to join the session. 

Netiquette for Online Meetings

Quality Audio is Important 

We recommend purchasing a good quality headset microphone or earbuds to ensure that participants in a videoconference can hear you and that you can hear participants without any background noise. Affordable microphones or earbuds are available for purchase online or at your local Walmart.

Prepare in Advance 

Review any instructions, the meeting’s agenda, and expectations for participation well in advance of the meeting. Whenever possible, log into the session 10 to 15 minutes early so that you can install any needed software applications specific to the tool being used and so that you can resolve technical problems before the meeting begins. Plan on connecting to an online meeting in a quiet space and turn off your cell phone so that there are minimal distractions while the meeting is in progress. 

Active Participation is Required 

Treat an online meeting just as you would a traditional face-to-face meeting. Be an active participant. Use the provided chat and feedback tools, but wait your turn to contribute to spoken conversation. While other participants in the online meeting speak, please mute your microphone so that background noises in your area do not disrupt the conversation. Never interrupt or talk over other participants.