Google Classroom Meet link update (October 2021)
This week Google updated the Google Meet links that can be generated in Google Classroom. The update will make Google Meet more secure when using it with students. The Google…
Author: Rebecca Keeling
Google Account/Device Quick Fixes
Ever hear the phrase “ask three before me” (before asking the teacher)? This can also apply to classroom technology. Generally the simplest suggestion is to restart the device and login…
Google Classroom Ideas for 2021
This past year, many have become familiar with Google Classroom and using it virtually. Just like a physical classroom, each Google Classroom was unique to the teacher – with that…
“Wrapping up” Google Classroom (Updated)
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 Drive – Easy Organization Tips
One of the benefits to using the Google Apps is that the Google autosaves information and drafts as you work. All of these files are stored safely on the user’s…
Flipgrid – a video response platform
Flipgrid is a platform that promotes discussion by having students respond with videos. Teachers create Groups (similar to classes) with Topics (assignment posts) that students can respond to with either…
Coding Concepts 102: Block Coding
If you haven’t practiced coding concepts before you can view our previous post about introducing beginning coding concepts in our Coding Concepts 101 post. Coding can be a way to…
Google Meet & “Uninvited Guests”
Please note: depending on how your district/domain has configured Google Meet the following information may be different. The information below applies specifically to WWCSD. Since we are still in a…
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…
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…
You must be logged in to post a comment.