Google Meet Troubleshooting
Follow these steps to resolve Google Meet issues. We will continue to update this article as we discover new tips. Check out our YouTube Channel for tutorials if you are unsure how to accomplish these troubleshooting steps. TEACHERS Chromebooks/Home Connectivity
Using Spotlight View in Google Meet
We recommend that students use Spotlight view with Google Meet for the best learning experience. Spotlight view will only show the current person speaking and uses less computer resources. Google Meet is very resource-intensive on computers and tile view can lead to performance issues and dropped connections. Titled view has become popular due to the […]
Protect your Google Meet sessions with a nickname
Directions for creating a meet using the nickname method. This method will keep students from joining the meeting until you are present and will delete the meeting once you leave. Some things to consider before using the Nickname method: Be consistent and only use numbers or lowercase letters. Do not use spaces. We recommend using […]
Google Meet – Add to Google Classroom
While there are many ways to schedule a hangout from classroom (using the class calendar or inviting the class list) the easiest way may be to notify students before and then schedule the meet to appear the day of the event First Create the Google Hangout in your calendar. See directions HERE. Once you have […]
Google Meet – Create and Share Calendar Events
This is a good way to schedule a meeting and put it on the calendar for a future date. You can also invite people by sharing the calendar invite or emailing the link. Go to calendar.google.com On the to left of the page click on Create. Then when the event box appears click on more […]
Google Meet – Link Share
This is a quick way to start an impromptu meeting with others, or quickly add a small group of people to a video call created on the spot. Logged into your school account (@weymouthps.org) go to meet.google.com. Click on join meeting and give the meeting a nickname. Once it has a name you should see […]
Using Hangouts to Call
Go to hangouts.google.com Click on the phone call icon, and then new conversation on the left Type in the number and ensure it is a free call. You may need to enable the microphone. Your personal number will be hidden and the call will come through as restricted or No Caller ID.
Hangouts Meet Quick Start
Google Meet – Tips for Parents
These are the core tools we are using to conduct remote learning and the resources you will need to learn how to use these tools. Core tools used for remote learning G Suite (Productivity) Classroom (Assignment management) Clever (Single sign on to curriculum products) Meet (Video conferencing) Access all tools using the Student Google account […]
Google Meet – Tips for Students
Here are some tips and trick for students to be successful using Google Meet for Education: Come to the virtual class ready to work with your peers. Have materials, questions, and note taking method ready to use. Wear clothing that would be appropriate for school. Sit or stand at a table or desk, and make […]