Google Meet Host Controls
When using Google Meet, generally the first person to join is the meeting moderator (or host). They will also have access to the Host Controls. If you have the host…
Author: Rebecca Keeling
Google Meet Backgrounds
Google Meet has been going through massive updates this year (it just changed it’s icon!) and one of the recent updates included backgrounds for users. We have previously seen this…
Making any site Read-aloud (and typing by talking!)
As we have become more digital this year, we are relying more on digital sources. With that comes some difficulties for those that may have reading struggles and/or typing restrictions….
Student Work Summaries in Google Classroom
Google Classroom has a unique feature that will allow teachers to send a Student Work Summary, similar to a student progress report, to a student and/or their listed guardians. This…
Inserting audio instructions and background templates in Google Slides
Google Slides is a great place to make interactive student activities. You can create manipulatives or drag and drop activities for students to practice sorting, adding, and more. This can…
Best Practices for Classroom Video Conferencing
*Links below are specific to WWCSD and only available to those with district accounts* With school moving to a remote learning environment, many if not most or all teachers have…
Google Classroom – A View Comparison
As we use Google Classroom more in the district, you may wonder what the student sees when they are in your Classroom. While there are a few differences, it is…
Creating a Google Meet for use with Students
***This post is specific information for WWCSD teachers and Staff*** When using any form of video conferencing with students we want to be mindful of student safety. In our district,…
“Wrapping up” Google Classroom
Just as you pack up your physical classroom at the end of the year, it is recommended that teachers “wrap up” their Google Classrooms before the next school year. The…
Google Classroom: The Basics for Students
As more teachers have begun to integrate distance learning, some have started using Google Classroom. Google Classroom allows teachers to push out links, resources, or assignments to students remotely. This…