Getting Started with Google Meet
Learn how to create meetings and support student engagement
Are you new to Google Meet? Join this session to learn how to get started with this video conferencing tool for teaching, office hours, or meetings.
The following topics will be covered:
- Access or schedule a Google meeting for classes or office hours
- Manage meeting controls and features, including accessibility settings
- Engage participants with polls, Q&A, chat, breakout rooms
- Record, caption, and transcribe a session and share it with participants
This session is ideal for instructors who are new to Google Meet and interested in using it for an upcoming semester. The session will be facilitated by Susan Biro, Manager, Online Learning and Ada Crutchfield, Instructional Design Specialist.
To RSVP for the event, please click "Going Virtually" below and be sure to add it to your calendar! Registrants will receive a calendar reminder prior to the event. The session will be recorded if two or more people attend. All registrants will receive a copy of the captioned recording.
All recordings are posted and available in the Instructional Technology Training Archive in Panopto.
JOINING THE SESSION
Enter the webinar up to 10 minutes before the start time. To join, select the "Join Online Event" (green button) link at the top of this event page.
Prior to the Event
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