Google Meet: Video Conferencing

• Google Meet is a video conferencing service designed for project management.
• Google developed it to facilitate group video calls, screen sharing, live chat, and real-time collaboration among students.

Accessing Google Meet

• Can be accessed through a computer via the link: https://meet.google.com
• Can be accessed by downloading the Google Meet app from the Google Play Store for Android devices.

Starting a Meeting in Google Meet

• To initiate a meeting, there are several options available in Google Meet.
• First, navigate to the main Google Meet page.
• Then, follow these steps:
• Click the "New Meeting" button.
• Start an instant meeting.
• Click the copy icon to share the meeting link.

Sending the Meeting Link

• The meeting link can be sent to participants through various communication tools, including email and WhatsApp.

Scheduling a Meeting for Later

• A meeting can be scheduled for a later time, and the link can be saved and sent out when ready.
• To invite participants, follow these steps:
• Follow the same steps as starting an instant meeting.
• Click on "Create meeting for later.”
• A small window with the session link will appear.
• Copy the meeting link.
• Send the link to the individuals with whom the meeting is intended to be held.
• In some cases, the host's approval may be needed for attendees.
• A notification will appear, enabling to accept or reject individuals.

Joining a Google Meet

• If invited to a Google Meet session via a link, click the link to join.
• After clicking, access to the session is granted directly.
• However, joining can sometimes require some time as the request awaits approval.
• If invited through a link, avoid forwarding it, and seek permission from the meeting host.

During a Google Meet Session

• Google Meet offers several options and features for users to utilize:
  • General etiquette to follow:
  • While someone is speaking, listening and muting the microphone is important.
  • To request to speak, it is usual to raise a hand.
  • This feature helps organize the session and ensure a structured conversation.
  • Once permission is granted, unmute the microphone to speak.

Communication and Screen Sharing

• To communicate with attendees, use the messaging feature by clicking the message icon on the bottom of the screen.
• To share display, follow these steps:
• Screen can be shared with participants.
• If screen is being shared, at the bottom of the page, click on share display.
• Click one of the tabs (full screen, window or tab).
• Then, click share.
• To stop sharing your presentation:
• Select "Stop Sharing" within the Google Meet window.

True or False Questions and Answers

• To access Google Meet, a bank account is not required.
• It is stated as false.
• Upon receiving an invitation to a Google Meet session, the link must be provided.
• It is stated as true.
• To express opinions in an organized way during Google Meet, tap the hand icon.
• It is stated as true.
• Google Meet links can be sent when inviting people to Google Meet.
• It is stated as true.
• A quiz cannot be created at a later time through Google Meet .
• It is stated as false.

Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

• Google Meet is a video conferencing service.
• Screen sharing is a feature of Google Meet.
• During the meeting, the proper procedure is to mute the microphones and listen to the other person.
• A link to the meeting should be forwarded to invite others to a Google Meet.
• To stop presenting the screen during a presentation, stop the screenshare.