Google Meet is an easy-to-use video conferencing tool available through the Meet icon in the Google Apps "Waffle" or by clicking here.
Though Meet is available to all Brookline teachers and students, only teachers can initiate a meeting.
A Google Meet is easy to schedule from the Meet landing page or through a Calendar Event.
An Overview of Google Meet Features (Note: We do not have the additional features of the Paid Plans)
Practice with a colleague. Get familiar with the Meet interface and controls.
Start with short Meets.
Choose a room with plenty of light. Sitting at and facing a window generally works well.
Clean up your desktop and close all unneeded programs and windows. Don't risk sharing anything personal.
Prep your presentation browser windows.
Be ready to mute students to prevent distracting room noises.
Allow students to mute their video.
Consider recording the session for students who can't attend.