Invite Students in Google Classroom to a Conference Using Google Calendar

In the time of distance learning, most of the work we, as teachers, do is asynchronous, but in the circumstances where you want to invite students to join you for a Google Meet using Google Classroom, this is a quick video on how you do that:
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Using Google Meet

Google Meet (from Hangouts)

• How do I use Google Meet to start a meeting with my students?
• Check out this quick video on learning to use Google Meet 
• Check out the Google Meet Cheat Sheet 
• Check out training on how to start and join video meetings
• Check out training for how to collaborate in a video meeting.
• How can I switch to Google Meet if I have been using Zoom?
• Check out how to switch to Google Meet from Zoom

• How do I use Google Meet?
• Google has created its own list of incredibly comprehensive resources for how to use it: Google Meet Support
• How can I use Closed Captions on Google Meet?
• Google Meet has a Closed Caption feature built into the system that you can toggle directly from the main board. Link to a Video Tutorial
• How can I use Closed Captions in general, especially for students who might be hearing impaired?
• If a student is using an IOS device (Ipad, Iphone, etc.), captions can be turned on for video supported apps. More info and instructions here.

Transcribing Voice in Google Docs

How can I transcribe my voice?


Google Docs offers a number of accessibility features. If you click the “tools” drop-down menu, scroll to “Voice Typing,” and this will allow you to create a document with your voice. Helpful link.


Use your sitechhs.com email to sign into YouTube. From there you can upload videos to your own channel and share them with your class. YouTube is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will allow them to enable Closed Captioning without you having to narrate it yourself manually. You can also make your videos private if you do not want anyone outside of Tech to view them.

Google Classroom Questions

Google Classroom Questions

1. What are some teacher-tried tips and tricks for using Google Classroom?
1. Check out “Tracy’s Google Classroom Cheat Sheet”!
2. How can my students upload photos to Google Classroom?
1. To allow the ability to upload photos, you must create an “Assignment” under Classwork. Students will then have to either a) Respond on a computer where they can upload the photo directly, OR b) First input the photo as a Google doc and upload the doc to you, OR c) Upload the photo as a public link somewhere (like Imgur) and post the link ← Option C is NOT recommended. Link to Video Tutorial
3. Is there a way to send an email to only the kids who haven't turned in an assignment?
1. Yes, Once you open the assignment in the classwork section, click on the assigned number.Then when it opens scroll down the left side and click the envelope to email those students specifically. See screenshots below.
4. How can I communicate with PARENTS via Google Classroom?
1. Check out this video about Inviting Guardians to Google Classroom. You can reach out to parents and see if anyone is interested in being added as a guardian. Once guardians accept the invitation, they can select options for how often they want summaries of their child’s work to be sent to them. It’s another way to keep everyone connected, especially with so much going on via Google Classroom.