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HAYDEN ROBICHAUX
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts
WHAT ARE GOOGLE HANGOUTS? Google Hangouts is an application that allows members to initiate and participate in text, voice chats, and/or video chats (either one-on-one or in a group). "Hangouts" are built into Google Calendar and Gmail, and mobile Hangouts apps are available across platforms. This tool can be used to collaborate with others on anything from projects, to important decision making, and even screen sharing. As open and accessible as this platform is, it is ideal for the classroom environment and in education as a communication tool.
FAQ's and Common PROBLEMS WITH GOOGLE HANGOUTS
FAQ's and Common PROBLEMS WITH GOOGLE HANGOUTS
- Add People to a Group Conversation:
You can add people individually or share a link with them to join.
- Click Add people.
- Click or enter the people you want to add and click Add people.
- Share a link:
- At the top right of the chat window, click Settings
- Check the Joining by link box.
- Click Copy link
- Share the link with the people you want to add.
- (Optional) To turn off sharing using a link, uncheck the Joining by link box. If someone turns it back on, all previously shared links will work again.
- When you’ve finished adding everyone to your group conversation, send a chat message to the group or click Video call videocam.
- Remove people from a conversation:
- Click Add People.
- Next to the person’s name, click Remove.
- (Optional) To remove yourself from a group conversation, at the top right of the chat window, click Settings > Leave conversation > Remove.
- Join or start a video call.
- On the left side of the screen, click Screenshare
- Select to share your whole screen, or just a browser window, and click Share.
For more directions, please visit this site.
RElated Videos
RElated Videos
"Whiteboards" - This video breaks down the interactivity that can be utilized on whiteboards when in a conference call, message, or video chat.
"Find and Use" - This video is a complete breakdown and user guide.
"Teachers.TECH" - This video shows how Hangouts can be used in the classroom.
Apr 30, 2018 1:52 PM.webmScreencast: How to schedule a tutoring session
Screencast: How to schedule a tutoring session
The video to the left includes tips and additional information on how to extend tutoring opportunities to students who may not have time to tutor during the school day.
BENEFITS TO USING HANGOUTS IN THE CLASSROOM:
BENEFITS TO USING HANGOUTS IN THE CLASSROOM:
- Allows students to easily connect with one another.
- Hangouts is free to use with a google email/ account, thus giving access to anyone who has a link and an account.
- Google Hangouts fluidly connect with other google applications and programs, giving students open connectivity.
- Allows students to theoretically connect with anyone around the world through video, voice, or typing.
Ways to incorporate hangouts in the classroom:
Ways to incorporate hangouts in the classroom:
- Student Presentations/ Preparing for Presentations
- Class/ Individual Tutoring
- Virtual Field Trips
- Guest Speakers
- Class Conference with Other Classes
- Student Communication With Teacher/ Other Students
- Parent Teacher Conferences
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
RL.9-10.6
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in works of literature drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
- 10th Grade English
- In a class, I would utilize Hangouts to create something I would call "book talks." Students would be placed into groups (3-5) at the beginning of the year. The groups would create a virtual version of their group in the form of a google hangout. This Hangout would be used to discuss their reactions to the work, to highlight particular quotes or scenes they found interesting, and a video/ call/ text option to clear up any confusion or questions they would have on the assignment.
- Particular Example: I would assign the novel The Great Gatsby. I would assign the first three chapters to be read for homework for the next class. All students would be assigned to post in their group one quote they found that supports an argument about a secondary character in the book. This argument would explain whether the students believes that the character supports the main character or is against him. Students are required to respond to each of their group members. All of this information is to be shared with me in the form of a group google doc. for the following class period.
WS.9-10.1a
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence
- 10th Grade English
- After reading the work 12 Angry Men, which depicts the verdict of a jury of 12 in a modern court room about a boy who allegedly killed his father, the students will take a virtual field trip into a court room. I will connect the class with a lawyer, and utilize the video conference functions of Hangouts to allow open communications between the students and the lawyer. This field trip will allow the lawyer the flexibility they need to have the conversation, while simultaneously allowing the students the opportunity to experience what it's like to be in the mindset of a court official. By drawing connections between the field trip and their insight of the work, the students will grow their schema on justice and the court process through reflective writing.
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