Synchronous Instruction Tools

Should I use Zoom or Google Meet? - A comparison

Important! Must Read! - Principals Packet Memo - Guidelines for Synchronous Recording

The short version of Guidelines for Recording for sharing with students

Protip - Always check your video background and open tabs before starting!

Remember that millions of people are using these tools to go online and conference. There will be issues with connectivity. Consider having your students join using audio only if bandwidth seems to be an issue. Situating your workstation near your WiFi router is a good practice as well.

• Google Meet -

  • ️Welcome to your first day of Google Meet

  • Google Meet Tips -Google Meet instructions- easy

  • How to End a Google Meet the Right Way- Use these directions to make sure you end your meeting correctly so students can't remain in the meeting.

  • Using Google Meet With ALC Students

  • How to Use Google Meet Video- Really good straight forward video on how to use Google Meet

  • Extensions to consider (add-ons that improve functionality)

    • Chrome Canvas/Google Jamboard

    • Meet Attendance Extension - Possibility for taking attendance

    • WebWhiteboard - A website that you can create a free whiteboard that you can use while sharing your screen with your students in your online video program. Lots of cool tools.

    • Virtual Math White Board- Use this whiteboard with a broad selection of tools from McGraw-Hill

    • Classroom Screen - Some of you might remember this online site that gives you ten tools to choose from and one is as a Whiteboard. You can share your screen in one of the video conferencing tools and use this to instruct students.

• Zoom - New address for Zoom - https://vbschools.zoom.us

  • NEW Resource! - Zoom Choice board - Help topics tailored for VBSchools teachers!

  • New setting to (un)check - only authenticated users can join meetings

  • Protip - Update your Zoom client for new security features

  • Excellent webinars - Sign up for an upcoming live webinar or view recordings now!

  • ZOOM- Instructions on how to use Zoom video conferencing.

  • Tips for Teachers using Zoom-Tips for Teachers using Zoom

  • Zoom Waiting Room- Secure your meeting using this new feature.

  • 10 Ways to Secure Zoom- Graphic of 10 ways to secure your Zoom Meeting

  • Additional Zoom Security Settings- extra settings to secure you meeting

  • Enabling Breakout Rooms - How to set up breakout rooms in Zoom

  • Manage Breakout Rooms- How to manage and assign participants to breakout rooms.

  • ️Video- this video shows you how to create the breakout room and other tips

  • Mr. Herbert's Video- How to setup Breakout Room option in Zoom and how to use it.