Online learning tips

ONLINE LEARNING FOR YOUR SCHOLAR

Distance learning is a shift from the usual brick and mortar learning environment. We are here, learning alongside you! Each classroom teacher is working hard to provide students with academic support. The Thompson School District and Colorado Department of Education also have many resources to help families navigate through remote learning.

We are here for you! Thank you for your support, patience, and collaboration!

• Using Google Meet on your computer requires that you have either Google Chrome (preferred) or Firefox installed on your system.

  • Google Chrome Installer

  • Firefox Installer

• Once you have installed either web browser, click on the link included in the appointment notification you received in your email, and your Google Meet conference will launch.

• An ‘Ask to Join this Meeting’ button will appear if you are attempting to use the platform for the first time; your school staff member will be able to let you into the meeting.

• Alternatively, you can also open the Google Meet website and enter the conference code manually.

• You can do this with phone/mic if video is either unavailable or not a comfortable way to be in contact with school/district support.

For Google Hangouts Meet on your Smartphone or Tablet:

• You can use your smartphone or tablet to meet with your school staff member on Google Meet.

• Install the application from your device’s app store. Search for the app named “Google Hangouts Meet”.
  The icon looks like this:

• Once you’ve installed the app, click on the conference room link that was included in the invitation email and you will be taken to the conference room. If you click the link before you install the app, you will be directed to your app store to do so.

• There are not any accounts to be made or verified, you only need to click on the link at the time of your appointment to join the meeting.

• If you need any assistance with your first appointment, please contact your school staff member directly at their email address.

  • You can do this with a phone or microphone only, if you do not have a web camera or if video is unavailable - or if you are not comfortable displaying your video when in contact with school/district support.

If you do not have a Smartphone, you may use any phone to connect. Please request the meeting phone number is provided to you.