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IMPORTANT: As many of you may know, there have been recent issues reported regarding Zoom videoconferencing. It's still a very effective platform and the company has made recommendations as to how the host (teacher) should enable safeguards to prevent unwanted participants from entering their virtual meeting. By default, the Waiting Room is now enabled on all accounts which requires the host to admit participants into the virtual meeting. There's also the ability to Lock Meeting once you have started, kind of like closing the classroom door after the bell has rung. Take a look at the following document for other safeguards available with your Zoom account: Best Practices for Securing your Virtual Classroom
IMPORTANT: As many of you may know, there have been recent issues reported regarding Zoom videoconferencing. It's still a very effective platform and the company has made recommendations as to how the host (teacher) should enable safeguards to prevent unwanted participants from entering their virtual meeting. By default, the Waiting Room is now enabled on all accounts which requires the host to admit participants into the virtual meeting. There's also the ability to Lock Meeting once you have started, kind of like closing the classroom door after the bell has rung. Take a look at the following document for other safeguards available with your Zoom account: Best Practices for Securing your Virtual Classroom
Navigating a Zoom Meeting
Navigating a Zoom Meeting
Zoom and Google Meet
Zoom and Google Meet
Our District currently allows the use of two main platforms for remote learning. The two platforms are Zoom and Google Meet.
The Zoom platform requires the application to be installed on the MacOS or Windows device prior to participating in the Zoom meeting. If the app is not installed, you will be prompted to install it if the device recognizes that it is not available. Generally, you will be presented a link to the installation website. If it is on a tablet or phone, you will be prompted to install the mobile application.
The Zoom app has automatically been installed on all Chromebooks and iPads for students.
The Google Meet platform is included as part of G Suite for Education, so there is no need for installation. The application is cloud/web-based and can generally be found in the Waffle or by navigating to meet.google.com.
Zoom
Zoom
One note, our District has recently set up the ability for our students to use Zoom through Clever. If you choose to use Zoom with your students, read the following document to learn how to set it up. How do I use Zoom through the Clever Portal? **Zoom should be set up via Clever or within Schoology to help increase security for our students.**
Schedule a Meeting (1 min)
Join a Meeting (1 min)
Joining and Configuring Audio/Video (2 min)
Sharing your Screen (1 min)
Meeting Controls (10 min)
Google Meet
Google Meet
NOTE: Video series courtesy of Eric Curts (www.controlaltachieve.com)
If you're a Google Classroom Teacher, and would like to see the video on how to start a Google Meet within Google Classroom, please click on this LINK to head over to the Google Classroom page.
If you're a Google Classroom Teacher, and would like to see the video on how to start a Google Meet within Google Classroom, please click on this LINK to head over to the Google Classroom page.
How to Start a Google Meet (3 min)
How to Invite People to a Google Meet (5 min)
How to Join a Google Meet (4 min)
Basic Use & Features (7 min)
Keep Students from Joining without You (7 min)
Comparison of Features in Zoom and Google Meet
Comparison of Features in Zoom and Google Meet
Zoom
Zoom
Need to download and install Zoom app (for teachers/staff)
Need to set up Zoom Meeting link in Clever or Schoology for easy and secure login for students; no need to send a join code
Screen share your laptop, iPad, or phone during same session
Host Only feature for Screen Sharing
Chat feature available; can be turned off
Can have up to 300 participants in a Zoom session
Host can record Zoom session (options in Settings)
Host can mute All participants with one click (as well as individual participants)
Host can remove individual participants from meeting
Host can turn off video of participants
Ability to co-annotate on any shared screen
Multiple screen layouts
Breakout Rooms - ability to group participants into smaller group discussions
Numerous security features available in Settings
Google Meet
Google Meet
App is integrated in Google Workspace, so no installation needed
NEW: Can start a Meet within Google Classroom
Anyone in the meeting can share their screen
Can only share current screen during session
Host can mute individual participants
Host can remove individual participants from session
Chat feature available; cannot be turned off
Currently, can have up to 250 participants on a Meet session
Ability to turn on real-time closed captioning
Host can record Meet session (students cannot)
Multiple screen layouts
NOTE: Teacher needs to be last participant to leave the meeting before ending the meeting session. Otherwise, students may continue in the Meet without supervision.
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