Google Meet
Google Meet is a multi-purpose video conferencing tool integrated into the Google Classroom platform which enables meetings and virtual classrooms.
First Steps
Getting Started:
Video guides
User communities and sites:
Google Meet for Distance Learning
Google for Education Training Center
Twitter: #googlemeet
Technical Specifications:
Google Meet is incorporated into the Google Drive/Google Classroom system. It requires a Google login (free or school account). This tool will work on any of the following:
Computer/Chromebook
Next Steps (Advanced Tips)
Google Meet offers advanced features that will improve your classroom productivity. Please note that some of these features require a school district paid subscription (as of the time of this publication).
Google Meet Keyboard Shortcuts
Setting Up & Using Breakout Rooms
Instructional Design
Google Meet allows teachers to meet with their classes in a virtual setting and syncs seamlessly with the rest of the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite, etc). This can be used with entire classes, small groups, or for individualized support. The format allows for synchronous meetings and the integration of multiple apps make learning engaging.
General Guides to Classroom Use:
Instructional Grouping:
Google Meet is adaptive enough to allow teachers to group students in multiple ways to maximize learning.
Icebreakers/Student Engagement Strategies
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Google Tips for Parent Conferences on Google Meets
Easy Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences on Google Tools
Formative and Summative Assessment Options:
Lesson activities that can be used at the elementary & secondary levels to inform teachers about student progress and understanding. These work well at both levels and can easily be adapted to be formative or summative.
Would You Rather Game (a good option for assessing student moods/emotional preparedness)
Management
Student Management:
Sample Student Etiquette Guide
Student Engagement:
8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
53 Virtual Activity Ideas to Keep College Students Engaged
This article focuses on college students, but these engagement strategies are ideal for all ages.
Interactive Apps for use with Google Meet: